8/19: America Decides Special, DNC Day 1
President Biden speaks at DNC; What to expect from Hillary Clinton's DNC speech
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President Biden speaks at DNC; What to expect from Hillary Clinton's DNC speech
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
First daughter Ashley Biden spoke lovingly about her father, President Biden, as she delivered remarks on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. See her full address.
First lady Jill Biden delivered heartfelt remarks about her husband, President Biden, while addressing the Democratic National Convention on Monday. See the first lady's full speech.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock called Donald Trump a plague on the American conscious while speaking about Jan. 6 on the opening night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. See Warnock's full address.
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made her case for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. See Ocasio-Cortez's full remarks.
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night, voicing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign and calling former President Donald Trump a scab. See Fain's full remarks.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, fresh off leading the USA men's basketball team to gold at the Paris Olympics, voiced his support for Kamala Harris' campaign Monday night during the Democratic National Convention at Chicago's United Center, where Kerr played for three NBA champion Chicago Bulls teams.
Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage to raucous applause Monday during opening night of the Democratic National Convention thanking President Biden for his years of service and telling the crowd, "When we fight, we win."
DNC chair Jaime Harrison joined CBS News to discuss the excitement he says Democratic voters have for Vice President Kamala Harris, the differences between the 2024 and 2016 races and more.
A new CBS News poll shows more Democrats say they will definitely vote after Kamala Harris took over for President Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more on the state of the race.
Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss, among other subjects, the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, maintaining a fair election and reaching across the aisle to Republicans.
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride discusses President Biden's legacy and the "pride and gratitude" Democrats have for him ahead of his keynote speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention will feature addresses from President Biden and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on Clinton's speech and other notes about the convention, including how it differs from last month's Republican National Convention.
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, President Biden's decision to step aside and former President Donald Trump's continued attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Matt Gorman joined CBS News to discuss President Biden's night 1 address at the Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump's ongoing attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris and the current state of the 2024 presidential race.
The Democratic National Convention began Monday as thousands of delegates arrived in the city. The convention follows a weekend bus tour of western Pennsylvania for Vice President Kamala Harris, as both she and former President Trump are campaigning heavily in the key battleground state. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden are set to speak Monday at the DNC, but they won't be heard from again after that. Nancy Cordes breaks down that decision and other important moments from Day 1 of the DNC.
CBS News' John Dickerson comments on the unique passing of the torch between President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris taking place this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
The Biden administration launched a new program Monday called Keeping Families Together that will offer legal status to nearly 500,000 immigrants who are married to American citizens. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Protests are planned throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel over its war with Hamas. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest on the demonstrations, where police have made some arrests.
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention is getting underway in Chicago. CBS News' Robert Costa, Jericka Duncan and John Dickerson have a preview of the first night, where President Biden's keynote address will be the focal point.
Former President Donald Trump spoke exclusively with CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns about his campaign, his ongoing attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris and more. Huey-Burns has more on her interview and what Trump's campaign is doing during the Democratic National Convention.
Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, joined CBS News to discuss what they expect Democrats to focus on during the DNC and what they think will differentiate Kamala Harris' campaign from Hillary Clinton's 2016 run for the White House.
Protests over the war in Gaza are expected outside the Democratic National Convention Monday night with President Biden delivering the keynote address. CBS News Lilia Luciano has more on the demonstrations that have been happening throughout the day.
The Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. Follow live updates here.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Over the weekend, top federal housing official Bill Pulte floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage with President Trump.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Some deals announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in May could be finalized during his trip to D.C. to visit President Trump next week, one source said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
A legal watchdog group is pushing the state bars of Florida and Virginia to investigate Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who's leading the prosecutions of James Comey and Letitia James.