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Historic 2024 Democratic National Convention In Chicago

Vice President Kamala Harris makes history as the Democratic nominee in 2024, supported by emotional displays at the convention.

Top News · Aug 21, 2024

Capitol Lens | Rock and roll call — DNC, Day 2 - Roll Call

CHICAGO — The Obamas and a playlist-themed roll call vote rocked the United Center during the DNC’s second day in Chicago.

Roll Call · Aug 21, 2024

Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife makes dig at Melania Trump as Harris’s family unites at DNC

Harris’s modern family dynamic has taken center stage at the DNC, with the vice president’s stepson Cole and husband Doug also taking to the stage in Chicago

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

DNC live updates: Tim Walz’s family weeps as he accepts Democratic nomination for vice president

The Minnesota Governor closed night three of the DNC after introductions from high profile figures including Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Oprah Winfrey

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

‘Yes she can’: Obamas praise Harris at Democratic National Convention

Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Chicago Tuesday that "the torch has been passed" to Kamala Harris and that the United States was ready for her to become president.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2024

‘Who’s gonna tell him?’ Michelle Obama eviscerates Trump’s ‘Black jobs’ remark in DNC speech for Harris

The former first lady — who remains a massively influential voice in the Democratic Party but a reluctant campaigner — delivered a forceful rebuke of Donald Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

In 2004, Obama was a Democratic outsider. Twenty years later, the DNC reflects his vision for America

News analysis: Obama’s speech passes the torch to Harris – and lays some well-placed blows on Donald Trump after years of silence

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

‘Yes she can’: Obamas laud Harris at Democratic National Convention

Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were welcomed to the stage with rapturous applause at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. Barack Obama told the crowd that Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's presidential nominee, is "someone who sees you and hears you and…

France 24 · Aug 21, 2024

'Yes She Can:' Obama Says US Ready For A Harris Presidency

Former president Obama, who was greeted with rapturous applause and cheers at the packed arena hosting the party's nominating convention, said Vice President Harris would fight for Americans, and called her November poll rival Donald Trump "dangerous."

International Business Times · Aug 21, 2024

Michael Cohen is living his best life at the DNC with band of Trump-hating Republicans

Former Trump fixer worries about the ‘end of our democratic republic’ if ex-president returns to the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024