Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage – key takeaways from DNC Day 2 | US Election 2024 News
The stage on Chicago’s United Center and McCormick Place was lit up with blue lights and surrounded by enthused, placard-toting supporters for a second day…
Meet the Republicans stumping for Harris at the DNC
Rich Logis was a “die-hard” independent — disillusioned with U.S. politics and the two-party system — when he threw himself into the MAGA movement.Drawn to…
Michelle Obama delivers attack on Trump at Democratic convention
Former First Lady Michelle Obama mentioned Donald Trump by name only once during her remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.But the target…
In DNC speech Doug Emhoff reveals the softer side of Kamala Harris.
CHICAGO — In a personal speech sprinkled with goofy anecdotes and a reference to Kamala Harris as the “glue that holds the family together,” Second Gentleman…
Who is DJ Cassidy, the Californian who led the DNC playlist?
CHICAGO — While delegates gleefully cast their ceremonial votes for Vice President Kamala Harris to be their presidential nominee at Tuesday night’s Democratic National Convention, a…
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second night of DNC | Protests News
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in the United States charged a line of police in an intense standoff with officers outside the Israeli consulate on the…
Newsom closes ceremonial roll call at DNC, kick-starts Harris advocacy
CHICAGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered California’s delegate votes for Vice President Kamala Harris as her Democratic presidential nomination was celebrated during a symbolic roll call…
Protesters vow to ‘shut down the DNC for Gaza’ Tuesday night
1 of 10 | Chicago Police Officers ride by new fencing and cameras outside The United Center during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago…
At DNC, abortion and reproductive rights a frequent theme
CHICAGO — Democrats gathering in Chicago were greeted with a giant inflatable intrauterine device, trucks offering free vasectomies, condoms condemning Project 2025 and several speakers focused…
Beyoncé or Taylor Swift could show at the DNC. Theoretically
The Washington state delegation members were all in for presumptive nominee Beyoncé at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, sporting sashes and sparkling silver hats on…
Photos: DNC underway in Chicago with an energized Harris-Walz ticket
Democrats from across the country convened in Chicago to officially crown Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.The party’s energetic embrace of Harris’ candidacy coincides…
Steve Kerr uses Stephen Curry’s ‘night, night’ move on Trump at DNC
Steve Kerr led the U.S. men’s basketball team to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 10 days ago. He’s led the Golden State Warriors…
Pelosi urges Harris at DNC to find consensus for election
CHICAGO — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who remains a thundering force in the Democratic Party nearly two years after giving up her official leadership role,…
Small group of protesters breach barrier at DNC protest in Chicago
CHICAGO — A small group of protesters broke through a metal security fence outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday and engaged in…
Democratic delegate hands out Taylor Swift bracelets at DNC
CHICAGO — Kelly Jacobs, a delegate from Mississippi, made 1,000 sparkly beaded friendship bracelets reading “Swifty Voter” and “Kamala” to hand out at the Democratic National…
Chicago hopes DNC will provide millions in tourism revenue despite tight security
1 of 7 | Preparations for next week's 2024 Democratic National Convention continued at Chicago's United Center on Saturday. City officials hope the week-long event…
Big pro-Palestinian protest planned at DNC in Chicago
CHICAGO — He walked down a side street, eyes darting here and there, wondering how it would unfold.“What kind of fences will the police have? Will…
Virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is underway
WASHINGTON — Don’t expect a balloon drop, at least not yet.Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began officially selecting their nominee for president in a process…
Opinion: Planning to protest at the DNC in August? Here’s why you shouldn’t
A collection of fringe radical groups are calling for demonstrations in Chicago this August at the Democratic National Convention — a “March on the DNC”…
What role will California’s delegation play at the DNC?
As more Democrats call for President Biden to step aside before the Democratic National Convention, the 81-year-old president has responded with a clear message: I’m…