Criticism for Democrats not including a Palestinian speaker is coming from across the party — including organized labor. Meanwhile, thousands of protesters are gathering nearby for one last push.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to make case for swing state voters at DNC
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her Democratic National Convention speech will lay out the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy from the perspective of a swing state governor.
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The first Gen Z elected to Congress, Maxwell Frost, will speak at the DNC tonight
The Gen-Z Congressman from Florida will be speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
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When The Chicks perform the National Anthem tonight at the DNC, they’ll bring a complicated history
The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group’s presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks’ long and complicated political history.
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Who spoke at the DNC: Watch speeches from Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder
While Night 3 of the DNC was capped with Tim Walz accepting the vice presidential nomination, there were a few other twists along the way — from Oprah to Stevie Wonder and more Republicans.
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Tim Walz headlines third night of DNC with help from Clinton, Oprah and Stevie Wonder
Tim Walz accepted the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nomination tonight in Chicago, closing out a slate of speakers that included Oprah Winfrey and former President Bill Clinton.
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WATCH: Oprah Winfrey addresses the Democratic National Convention
Oprah Winfrey, the media mogul and influential talk show host, gave a thunderous speech endorsing the Harris-Walz campaign on Wednesday night.
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WATCH: Former President Bill Clinton rallies the crowd around ‘clear choice’ in November
Former President Bill Clinton spoke to the crowd on Night 3 of the DNC, thanking President Biden for his service, praising Kamala Harris and emphasizing the high stakes of the November election.
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Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC
Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, took to the podium at the DNC calling for a cease-fire deal so that the 109 remaining Hamas hostages can return home.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s suit sets the internet on fire
Obama wore a navy sleeveless jacket with crisscross, reconstructed lapels in front that she paired with matching trousers. The more than $2,500 fit came from luxury fashion brand Monse’s resort 2025 collection and it’s left the internet in shambles.
