Takeaways From the 2024 Democratic National Convention

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Democrats witnessed speeches from celebrities and current and former party leaders as protesters battled with police outside the United Center. CHICAGO—The Democratic National Convention’s (DNC) four days of speeches, musical performances, and delegate celebrations wrapped on Aug. 22, crescendoing with Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation as the party’s presidential nominee. Throughout the week, delegates and

Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 4 speeches of Harris, Sen. Bob Casey

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CBS News is fact checking some of the statements made by speakers during the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week, which is taking place in Chicago through Thursday, Aug. 22.  On Thursday, the final night of the convention, Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting her party’s nomination and delivering her acceptance speech. CBS News’ Confirmed team is

Harris Presents Her Vision for Presidency in Acceptance Speech at DNC

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The presidential candidate spoke of her middle-class roots, passion for justice and opportunity, and presented the election as a choice between future and past. CHICAGO—Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, accepting the party’s nomination and introducing herself to the nation as her