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September 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' attends her 1st DNC

Opal Lee says she is excited to see a Black woman as a presidential nominee.
September 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM
VIDEO: Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' attends her 1st DNC
August 28, 2024 at 8:42 PM

How did Democrats talk about issues at a DNC devoted to ideals?

At the DNC, Democrats played to their party's strengths on issues like abortion rights, health care and protecting democracy.
August 28, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Attendees hold freedom signs on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, August 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
August 27, 2024 at 1:48 AM

Read Kamala Harris' full speech from the Democratic National Convention

Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential election, closing out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
August 27, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
August 26, 2024 at 1:59 PM

‘Central Park Five’ members say Trump 'wanted us dead' during full DNC speech

Several of the five men wrongfully convicted in the 1989 rape of a Central Park jogger in the "Central Park Five" case appeared at the DNC.
August 26, 2024 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: ‘Central Park Five’ members say Trump 'wanted us dead' during full DNC speech
August 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Despite history made at DNC, little mention of Harris' race and gender: ANALYSIS

Democrats at the party's national convention are excited by the prospect of sending the first woman and woman of color to the White House. They're just not touting it.
August 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds before her speech to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
August 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Harris raised $82 million during DNC, $540 million since launch: Campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris raised $82 million during the DNC, and $540 million since launch, her campaign said,
August 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris applauds after her speech to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
August 24, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Influencers get front-row seats to conventions as campaigns court young voters

Influencers get access to political conventions as campaigns court young voters.
August 24, 2024 at 7:31 PM
An influencer uses a phone at the United Center, ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, on Aug. 19, 2024.
1 month ago

Kamala Harris formally accepts nomination, promises 'a new way forward'

Author and activist Raquel Willis and former Republican Rep. John Katko give their analysis.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris formally accepts nomination, promises 'a new way forward'
1 month ago

Pink performs at DNC with her daughter: What to know about her 2 kids

Pink is mom to daughter Willow and son Jameson Moon.
1 month ago
Pink accompanied by her daughter Willow performs on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
1 month ago

Kamala Harris takes the stage to accept nomination for president

Harris took center stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention, vowing to be "a president for all Americans" and accepting the Democratic nomination as president.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris takes the stage to accept nomination for president
1 month ago

VP Harris used DNC speech to highlight Trump’s failures

GOP speakers at the DNC, like former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, urged independent voters to vote for Kamala Harris. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to end his presidential campaign and endorse Donald Trump.
1 month ago
VIDEO: VP Harris used DNC speech to highlight Trump’s failures
1 month ago

Harris' nomination speech designed to appeal Independents, Republicans

ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl analyzes Vice President Kamala Harris' Democratic nomination speech, designed to appeal Independents and Republicans unhappy with Donald Trump.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris' nomination speech designed to appeal Independents, Republicans
1 month ago

DNC Day 4 highlights: Celebrities bring star power as Harris accepts nomination

Beyoncé's song “Freedom” was the Harris-Walz ticket’s unofficial theme song, but The Chicks and Pink created the soundtrack for the convention's final day.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  DNC Day 4 highlights: Celebrities bring star power as Harris accepts nomination
1 month ago

DNC Day 4 highlights: Kamala Harris lays out her vision for America

The Democratic presidential nominee closed the convention by striking a hopeful note as she highlighted her record as vice president and defined differences between her and Donald Trump.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  DNC Day 4 highlights: Kamala Harris lays out her vision for America
1 month ago

DNC Day 4 highlights: Harris makes her case to the country

Harris took the stage to a roaring standing ovation and set her agenda in a rousing speech.
1 month ago
Harris took the stage to a roaring standing ovation and set her agenda in a rousing speech.
1 month ago

Rep. Nanette Barragán reacts to Harris’s DNC speech

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA) about the Harris campaign and its efforts to reach more Black and Hispanic voters.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rep. Nanette Barragán reacts to Harris’s DNC speech
1 month ago

Recapping the final night of the Democratic National Convention

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Chicago where Vice President Kamala Harris introduced herself to the nation as the official Democratic presidential nominee.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Recapping the final night of the Democratic National Convention
1 month ago

Harris' historic speech, patriotism and more Trump digs: Takeaways from DNC Night 4

The Democratic National Convention came to an historic end on Thursday when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the party's nomination for president.
1 month ago
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
1 month ago

Harris' 'working-class' McDonald's experience highlighted at DNC, on campaign trail

The vice president's brief time in a McDonald's uniform during college is getting the spotlight to show her connections to many working-class Americans.
1 month ago
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 20, 2024. | In this May 15, 2024, file photo, a McDonalds sign is shown.
1 month ago

Fact-checking Day 4 of the DNC: Roundup from PolitiFact

Fact-checking Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention with a roundup from PolitiFact.
1 month ago
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago.
1 month ago

Kamala Harris’ full speech at the DNC

The Democratic nominee for president closed out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris’ full speech at the DNC
1 month ago

Harris at the DNC vows to sign border bill that Trump derailed

"I will bring back the bipartisan border security bill that he killed, and I will sign it into law," she said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris at the DNC vows to sign border bill that Trump derailed
1 month ago

100,000 balloons drop on crowd at the DNC

Red, white and blue balloons fell in the arena as the Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 100,000 balloons drop on crowd at the DNC
1 month ago

Roster of Republicans slam Trump at the DNC

A roster of Republican speakers has been getting standing ovations at the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan speaks on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
1 month ago

Harris' family talk about 'extraordinary' Kamala at the DNC

Several members of Harris' family, including stepdaughter Ella Emhoff and niece Meena Harris, addressed the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris' family talk about 'extraordinary' Kamala at the DNC
1 month ago

Angela Alsobrooks on Maryland Senate race, speaking at the DNC

The candidate for Senate discusses her race against Larry Hogan, her support for Kamala Harris and her week at the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
The candidate for Senate discusses her race against Larry Hogan, her support for Kamala Harris and her week at the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago

Kinzinger hits Trump as ‘weak man pretending to be strong’ during full DNC speech

Republican and former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger said, “Trump has suffocated the soul of the Republican Party.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kinzinger hits Trump as ‘weak man pretending to be strong’ during full DNC speech
1 month ago

Adam Kinzinger, a Republican, is set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger is in a unique position as a Republican: on Thursday, he is set to deliver a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
In this July 27, 2021 file photo, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks during a hearing for the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
1 month ago

Human trafficking survivor calls Harris ‘fearless’ during DNC speech

Courtney Baldwin spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Human trafficking survivor calls Harris ‘fearless’ during DNC speech
1 month ago

Kamala Harris makes unity pitch at the DNC

"I know there are people of various political views watching tonight, and I want you to know, I promise to be a president for all Americans," she said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris makes unity pitch at the DNC
1 month ago

Harris at the DNC: Trump, others are 'out of their minds' on reproductive rights

"Donald Trump hand picked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom, and now he brags about it," she said
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris at the DNC: Trump, others are 'out of their minds' on reproductive rights
1 month ago

Harris accepts presidential nomination at the DNC

The vice president accepted the party's nomination "on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris accepts presidential nomination at the DNC
1 month ago

Harris takes the DNC stage to a standing ovation

The vice president walked onto the stage to a roaring crowd who gave her a standing ovation.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris takes the DNC stage to a standing ovation
1 month ago

Harris attacks Trump as 'unserious man' during DNC speech

The vice president called the election "one of the most important in the life of our nation."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris attacks Trump as 'unserious man' during DNC speech
1 month ago

Kamala Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary at the DNC

Harris thanked her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, for being an "incredible" partner and father and wished him a happy 10th anniversary as he watched her from the crowd.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris wishes husband a happy anniversary at the DNC
1 month ago

Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra at the DNC

Harris said her mother "taught us to never complain about injustice, but do something about it."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris brings back Michelle Obama's 'do something' mantra at the DNC
1 month ago

Leon Panetta warns of ‘moment of danger’ during full speech at the DNC

The former U.S. Secretary of Defense said, “We need Kamala Harris behind the resolute desk.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Leon Panetta warns of ‘moment of danger’ during full speech at the DNC
1 month ago

Maya Harris says sister Kamala is 'fighting for each of us'

The Democratic presidential candidate’s sister spoke on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Maya Harris says sister Kamala is 'fighting for each of us'
1 month ago

Harris is ‘one hell of a fighter,’ Roy Cooper says during full DNC speech

The North Carolina governor called Kamala Harris “a leader who does exactly what she says she’s going to do.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris is ‘one hell of a fighter,’ Roy Cooper says during full DNC speech
1 month ago

Gretchen Whitmer calls Harris a ‘total bad---’ during full DNC speech

Speaking of the Democratic presidential candidate, the Michigan governor said, “She’s lived a life like ours. She knows us.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Gretchen Whitmer calls Harris a ‘total bad---’ during full DNC speech
1 month ago

Gabby Giffords talks about ‘my friend, Kamala’ during full DNC speech

The former politician and gun control activist spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Gabby Giffords talks about ‘my friend, Kamala’ during full DNC speech
1 month ago

Mark Kelly’s full speech at the DNC: ‘The world laughs at Trump’

The retired astronaut and junior U.S. senator from Arizona spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Mark Kelly’s full speech at the DNC: ‘The world laughs at Trump’
1 month ago

Emotional stories of gun violence take center stage at the DNC

Americans impacted by mass shootings shared their heartrending stories at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Survivors of gun violence make emotional appearance at the DNC
1 month ago

Harris’ great-nieces on how to pronounce ‘Kamala’ at the DNC

The presidential candidate’s great-nieces appeared on the DNC stage with actress Kerry Washington.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris’ grandnieces on how to pronounce ‘Kamala’ at the DNC
1 month ago

Pelosi on her friendship with Pres. Biden and what a Harris WH will look like

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her decades-long friendship with Joe Biden and what a Harris presidency could mean in terms of representation.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Pelosi on her friendship with Pres. Biden and what a Harris WH will look like
1 month ago

Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg unpacks Harris campaign strategy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with cabinet member Pete Buttigieg about the DNC, what’s ahead for the Harris campaign, and the encouraging words he received from VP Harris during his swearing in.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg unpacks Harris campaign strategy
1 month ago

The Chicks sing the national anthem at the DNC

The country group sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the prime-time programming kicks off.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The Chicks sing the national anthem at the DNC
1 month ago

Gen Z congressman gets crowd on their feet during full DNC speech

Maxwell Frost, the 27-year-old representative from Florida, spoke about climate change on the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Gen Z congressman gets crowd on their feet during full DNC speech
1 month ago

Elizabeth Warren says she wouldn't trust Trump, Vance to 'move my couch'

The senior U.S. senator from Massachusetts spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Elizabeth Warren says she wouldn't trust Trump, Vance to 'move my couch'
1 month ago

Kamala Harris to accept her party's nomination on final night of convention

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to present her vision and policy agenda to the American people during her party's acceptance speech for the presidential nomination on Day four of the DNC.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination on final night of convention