DNC 2024 Day 4 live updates: Harris makes her case for the presidency -- 'fight for America's future'

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

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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4th night of the DNC underway

The fourth and final night of the DNC is officially underway.

The theme of the night is "For our future" and will feature a keynote address from Vice President Kamala Harris as she accepts the party's nominee for president.


Emhoff says Harris remains focused on issues ahead of 'her big moment'

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff said Vice President Kamala Harris remains focused on the issues even "while she is preparing for her big moment tonight."

"She has been in the Oval Office with the president on all of these major issues. She's been in the Situation Room on all these major issues, just with what's happening now," he said Thursday at an event about combating antisemitism hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America.

"She's still working on these issues while she is preparing for her big moment tonight. That's what leaders do," he continued.

-ABC News' Oren Oppenheim


Harris still tweaking speech, source says

Harris has spent the day continuing to review her speech and tweaking it by hand as she prepares to deliver what will be the most important remarks of her political life, a personal familiar with the preparation told ABC News.

-ABC News' Mary Bruce


Harris, Emhoff wish each other happy 10th anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris wished her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff a happy anniversary on Thursday ahead of her acceptance speech at the DNC. The couple are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.

"To the best partner I could ask for: Happy anniversary, Dougie," Harris posted on social media, with a picture of the two visiting campaign headquarters in Wilmington the day after she announced her candidacy.

Earlier Thursday, Emhoff did the same, posting a slideshow of photos of himself and Harris.

"Ten years of marriage, forever to go," Emhoff wrote. "Happy anniversary, @WRQ11HGNB. I love you."

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow