The emotional segment featuring gun violence survivors and family members could resonate with voters. A majority, 56 percent according to the latest Gallup polling from last year, favor stricter gun control laws. The legislation Biden signed in 2022 — which expanded background checks and red flag laws — was also popular, with 64 percent saying they approved of it. But 78 percent thought it would do little or nothing to stem gun violence, which mean many voters may think there's more room for legislation.

— 538's Monica Potts

In line with various speakers's emphasis on Harris as a would-be strong commander-in-chief, now the conversation is shifting toward security.

A video just aired of a previous Harris speech on the need for a "strong America" to ensure global stability and democracy.

Speaking now is retired Air Force general and NASA astronaut Mark Kelly. Up soon is former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Conservative political commentator Meghan McCain has some advice for Republicans while watching the DNC tonight.

"Maybe republicans just shouldn’t have conventions… just forfeit because I DO NOT KNOW HOW YOU CAN COMPETE WITH THIS!" she tweeted.

Artist P!nk took the stage with her daughter Willow Sage Hart to sing "What about us?"

The 2017 song was written in response to the unrest going on in the country, the singer has said in previous interviews.