12 highlights from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The DNC was a star-studded event that culminated in Kamala Harris accepting the nomination.
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Kamala Harris delivers forceful speech to close out DNC, accept 2024 nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept nomination on final day of Democratic convention
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Harris' DNC speech preparations, expectations
Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, and Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, join CBS News to discuss expectations for Vice President Kamala Harris' historic speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, the preparations that went into it and more.
Who is speaking at the 2024 DNC? Here's the list of speakers for the Democratic convention
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are addressing the Democratic National Convention this week.
What's coming for Day 4 of DNC
The final day of the Democratic National Convention will conclude with Vice President Kamala Harris' address in Chicago. This comes after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech accepting the nomination on Harris' ticket. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports as some speculate if a surprise is in store for the DNC.
What to expect from Harris' DNC address
Vice President Kamala Harris will reportedly discuss her background and her time as a prosecutor during her Democratic National Convention address in Chicago to accept the party's nomination. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.
Walz at DNC on Project 2025 fact check
Project 2025 has been a recurring theme at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The conservative blueprint ushered by the Heritage Foundation came up during Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's address as he accepted the vice presidential nomination. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more on CBS News Confirmed's fact check of Project 2025 claims at the DNC.
Tim Walz's coach pep talk DNC address
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered his Democratic National Convention address in Chicago Wednesday. Walz channeled his past as a school sports coach and touched on some policy goals for the Harris-Walz ticket. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports. Also, Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News with more on fact checking Walz' address.
Watch: Tim Walz's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
How Tim Walz did at the DNC
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the nomination to be on Vice President Kamala Harris' ticket Wednesday while addressing the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down his address, and CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on how young delegates envision the Democratic party in the future.
DNC invites social media influencers for first time
The DNC's decision is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to shore up support among young voters ahead of the November election.
Watch: Oprah Winfrey's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch Oprah Winfrey's full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
At DNC, Walz says of Trump and Vance "I'm ready to turn the page on these guys"
VP nominee Tim Walz told the crowd at the DNC, "We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead."
Bill Clinton, in DNC speech, draws stark contrast between Harris and Trump
Former President Bill Clinton in his DNC address said Harris has "the vision, the experience, the temperament, the will — and yes — the sheer joy to get something done."
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near DNC
Demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war have been rallying near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters were arrested in front of the Israeli consulate following clashes with law enforcement. Lilia Luciano has more.
Pro-Palestinian protests during DNC
Chicago officials are denouncing pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago that have gotten heated and have led to arrests. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports near the protests and the Democratic National Convention site.
How will voters keep election energized?
Democrats are hoping their energetic messaging during the Democratic National Convention will keep momentum going for the Harris-Walz campaign through November. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Adam Hodge join CBS News with more.
Comparing the DNC and RNC roll call
The roll call process at the Democratic National Convention featured music by musicians from each state being called out. Some are comparing that process with the Republican National Convention roll call in July. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Police arrested 13 people during first day of DNC; security fence fortified
"Those police officers responded perfectly, and we've got body cam footage to prove it," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said of the response to the breach.
Tim Walz to accept VP nomination at DNC
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will address the nation Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS News Minnesota's Caroline Cummings, who covers Walz in his home state, joins CBS News with what to know about Walz as he enters the national stage.
Will Trump react to Obamas' comments?
Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance are headed to Asheboro, North Carolina, for a rally focused on national security. This comes after Day 2 of the DNC when former first lady Michelle Obama responded to Trump's "Black jobs" comments. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Obamas at DNC on Harris, Trump
Former President Barack Obama delivered passionate remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday envisioning a Kamala Harris presidency. Also, popular music representing each state made the roll call interesting for those watching at home. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe have more about Day 2 at the DNC.
James Taylor apologizes after set at DNC opening night was canceled
"Maybe the organizers couldn't anticipate the wild response from the floor of the United Center," Taylor wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Obamas jab at Trump, endorse Harris
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama rallied the crowd during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday. Other notable figures present: Stephanie Grisham, a former White House press secretary for Donald Trump, and rapper Lil Jon. "CBS Weekend News" Saturday anchor Adriana Diaz reports.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
Disney raising streaming prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN
Disney joins streaming rivals in hiking the monthly cost of both ad-free and ad-supported subscriptions.