DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris says she will 'fight for America's future'

Harris set her agenda in a rousing speech at the DNC.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 11:30 PM EDT

The moment that millions around the country have been waiting for took place Thursday at the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for the presidency.

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

Whether it was immigration, reproductive rights or foreign security, the vice president showcased a sharp contrast in policies to former President Donald Trump.

Harris's speech was preceded by a who's who of leaders from both sides of the aisle who all made the case that she is the best person to be the nation's leader.

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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.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT

    Warren makes couch joke when talking about Trump, Vance

    Warren, a policy wonk, said she trusted Harris to handle the economy, abortion, climate change and more.

    "Trust Donald Trump and JD Vance?" she said. "To look out for your family? Shoot, I wouldn't let those guys -- I wouldn't trust them to move my couch."

    The senior U.S. senator from Massachusetts spoke during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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    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.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 7:34 PM EDT

    Elizabeth Warren gets teary-eyed during long ovation

    The Massachusetts senator was seen wiping her eyes as she got emotional during a rapturous welcome from attendees at the United Center.

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren gestures on the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 22, 2024, 7:32 PM EDT

    Vulnerable senators finally make an appearance

    Last night, I commented on how few Democratic Senate candidates had addressed the DNC thus far -- including zero in competitive races. Well, that ends tonight. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin spoke earlier, and Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania was just on stage.

    Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
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    Both are in competitive races in swing states this fall.

    -538's Nathaniel Rakich

    Aug 22, 2024, 7:27 PM EDT

    Early speakers breeze through speeches

    The beginning of the fourth night has been moving briskly, with shorter speeches.

    Although there have been a few musical interludes from DJ Metro, they also did not last long. The previous three nights of the DNC have ended after 11 p.m. ET.

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