Democratic National Convention

August 23, 2024 10:48 AM

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination, urges end to Gaza war

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday with a rousing call to end the war in Gaza and to fight tyranny around the world, drawing a sharp contrast with Republican Donald Trump. "In the enduring struggle between democracy and tyranny, I know where I stand and I know where the United States belongs," Harris said, accusing Trump of bowing down to dictators. On the final, and most anticipated, night of the four-day Chicago convent...

August 22, 2024 10:29 AM

VP candidate Tim Walz, Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey fire up Democratic convention

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz took the stage on Wednesday night, joined by a litany of Democratic luminaries, and together they urged Americans to elect Kamala Harris president and stave off a return of Donald Trump to the White House. "We're all here tonight for one beautiful simple reason: We love this country," the 60-year-old Minnesota governor said to cheers from assembled Democrats on the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Republican deserters joined Democratic...

August 21, 2024 10:16 AM

Democratic National Convention: Barack and Michelle Obama rally for Kamala Harris

Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama delivered a one-two punch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her 11th-hour presidential bid against Republican Donald Trump. America's first Black president, Obama has thrown his considerable political capital behind Harris as she seeks to make history herself on Nov. 5 as the first woman and first Black and South Asian person to be elected U.S. president. "We do n...

August 19, 2024 12:15 PM

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to the city in a show of enthusiasm for Harris' surprise ascent to the nomination after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. While it will be like a party inside the convention hall, the streets outside are expected to be heavy with protesters frustrated with the Democratic administratio...

August 19, 2024 9:30 AM

Democratic National Convention to kick off in Chicago, speakers include Biden, Obama, Bill & Hillary

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) will kick off Monday in Chicago, one month after Republicans held their convention in Milwaukee. U.S. President Joe Biden will speak on day one of the convention during prime time, as he passes the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the convention, including approximately 4,000 delegates. The theme of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future." While the official schedule has not yet been released...

July 23, 2024 11:05 AM

Kamala Harris secures delegates needed to become Democratic nominee for president

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris secured support Monday from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she will become the party's nominee for president next month, according to multiple sources. President Joe Biden threw his support behind Harris on Sunday when he withdrew from the race amid questions about his age and health. He pledged to remain in office as president until his term ends on Jan. 20, 2025. An Associated Press survey of delegates showed H...