with these othetelevision providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. >> the democratic national convention continues in chicago. it is day three and our live coverage begins at 5:00 eastern with a preview of thnights events and your calls, followed by the convention at 6:30 p.m. eastern, and then more calls and reactions at 11:00. tonight, pete buttigieg, nancy pelosi, bill clinton and minnesota governor tim walz officially accepting the vice presidentialation. you can also watch on the free c-span now video app or online at c-span.org. >> we are at the democratic national convention in chicago. conventions have become a major tv spectacle. >> the big year is one nobody talks about, 1952, because they brought tv cameras and. in those days, there were a couple cameras trained right on the stage. you do not really know what is going on. they did not have all the apparatus around it. walter cronkite was a very young former world war ii reporter who got the worst job in the world. nobody cared about it. cronkite got politicians on tv including john f. kennedy, richard nixon, and every four yea

and gavel-to-gavel coverage at the democratic national convention, the democratic national committee ing this on. this is bob in connecticut, a democrat. good morning. caller: good morning. how y'all doing? host: doing well. caller: thank you. i'm going to be watching the convention. i'm really interested in all of this because i guess i'm a little more inspired now, now that joe has done the wonderful thing he's doing by stepping down, stepping aside, and bringing on the new regime. let's hope it goes well for them. because as a vietnam era veteran, navy veteran and i don't understand how you can say veterans for trump because it doesn't include all of us. i don't know. it is like a new morning in america bass of what is happening -- because of what is happening with ms. harris and mr. walz. good luck to them and i hope everything goes well. thank you very much. host: bob in connecticut. there is sherilly in fort myers florida, independent. caller: thank you for taking my call. kind of submitted to see what is going to shep and hopefully our first woman president. i was actually a re

a live look at the floor of the democratic national convention. tonight, from chicago, the democratic national convention kicking off as kamala harris prepares to make history by accepting her party's nomination. >>> the vice president in chicago as the dnc gets under way. president biden, who less than a month ago was expected to be the democratic nominee, now set to formally pass the torch tonight. what he'll say in his keynote speech. while outside thousands protesting the war in gaza. activists breaching one of the fences. >>> and just in, the hacking attack on donald trump's

host: good afternoon from chicago and welcome to c-span's live coverage of the 2024 democratic national convention. here in the windy city, the city has hosted more political conventions than any other across america. chicago has had a record 26 conventions, 14 republican and 12 democrat, including the one kicking off here today. people are starting to arrive at the united center on chicago's west side. nearly 5000 delegates are expected, plus 15,000 members of the media. thousands more will be here as well, including lawmakers, donors and lots of volunteers and security. president joe biden will take center stage tonight. he is expected to outline his signature accomplishments, both he and first lady jill biden are slated to speak and the theme is for the people. morimoto -- more on what we expect from the bidens in just a moment. c-span's live coverage will be over the next four days and as we have for the last four decades, our coverage of the democratic national convention will be gavel-to-gavel in its entirety with no interruption, and no commentary. behind me, the delegates are starting to c

c-span's coverage of this summer's clinical party conventions, we had to chicago for the democratic national convention -- the somers political party conventions we had to chicago for that -- this summer's political party conventions, we had to chicago. the democratic party national convention all this week live on c-span, c-span now, or online at c-span.org. don't miss a moment. visit our website for the latest updates and watch our coverage of the 2024 republican convention. catch up on past convention any time at c-span.org/campaign or by scanning the code. >> as the dnc gets underway in chicago, congressional republicans released a report alleging president joe biden committed impeachable offenses. the report by three house committees alleged the president profited from an insulin peddling scheme to enrich himself and members of his family through foreign business dealings starting in 2014 when joe biden was vice president. reuters writing it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe. the white house has long dismissed it as politically motivated. coming up come activists and

the democratic national convention. ear that? >> ♪ o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming and the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there o say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave? o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ♪ ♪ joe: and that is exactly why we are here tonight, long before we get to the politics. the national anthem and a great rendition. a live performance for you on bloomberg tv and radio as we give you a front row seat to the action on night four ahead of kamala harris's speech. i am joe mathieu alongside kailey leinz and we are just getting started here on bloomberg. adding the voices now of jonathan tamari of bloomberg government. great to see both of you. your specialty is covering chicago as our bureau chief. there was so much talk about tens of thousands of protesters shutting down the city of chicago on this final night. is that story a bostick? -- a bust? >> it was interesting to see how chicago prepa

this is a live look at chicago and the democratic national convention. going on now, holding their roll call to officially nominate harris and giving their roll call as we speak at the democratic national convention. but first let's get to vern on the latest on the 49ers and what you're up to on your day off? you sent me a text message about that and first of all planning to play most of his starters in a final preseason game where it will be our first chance to see some of the weapons around brock purdy. >> we're loaded, yes. since i got here, man, we've got hot names and big names everywhere. >> reporter: jennings has become one of those big names. but training camp could get a little old. after a while, some of the veterans have had to find ways to keep them on their toes. >> we do these move the ball period where this is unscripted and coach shanahan gets a call, so it is whatever he wants where he invented a new play just for giggles, right? like this bad scientist. yeah, let's just see what happens. did you make this up right now? and that's trainin

before we go taking one last look at the floor of the democratic national convention, this is a live ow. chicago's united center will be packed all week as president biden kicks off the convention. such a dramatic turn of events in this race where less than a month ago, biden was at the top of the ticket. that has certainly changed. vice president kamala harris will accept the nomination on thursday. well, that's it for tonight i'm j.r. stone. abc seven news continues tomorrow morning at five. for spencer thanks for joining us z's baking the house special. arisa's styling a new look. and steve's filling his biggest order ever. with the first ever comcast business five-year price lock guarantee, these business owners get five years of value on gig speed internet and advanced security. all from the company with 99.9% network reliability. so now they can focus on doing what they do best for the next five years. that's a lot of bread. you got this. the comcast business five-year price lock guarantee. switch today for a limited time. "the doctor will see you now." but do they really? do th

time edition weeknights coming up tonight on the cbs evening news, it's night two of the democratic national conventionlle and barack obama take the stage as kamala harris hits the campaign trail. plus, learn more about the ex-trump officials that are speaking here at the democratic convention. that's tonight on the cbs evening news. >>well, thank you for joining us for today's conversation on political violence and the importance of leadership to bridge the divide rather than widen the gap. cbs the cbs evening news is next. local news continues on our streaming service, cbs news, bay area [cheers and applause] >> norah: tonight, the obamas take center stage at the democratic national convention p or what we are learning about the former president's speech.

states. 25,000 people is really really not not that many, but uh going back to 1968 uh the democratic national convention was an actual convention, they were actually deciding things, right? the the whole the whole nature of conventions have changed and it's now just one big. pr campaign, yeah, it's very very difficult to compare 2024 to 1968, especially in the united states. thanks so much i mean, sorry, and we're out of time, i appreciate you bringing us that update, raymin masahari. out of chicago and thank you viewers for staying with us on another news b bulletin, don't go away, i'll be back in several minutes with our spotlight coming up soon, don't change that channel. crisis, devastating wars, terrorism, the israeli loby, crackdown, diplomacy. they have memories of uphill battle with a now executed iraqi dictator saddam hussein and is now defunct baptist regime and the like who saw to stifle the pilgrimage. today, centuries old arbain walk is still alive thanks to those who serve the pilgrims of imam hussain from across the world. a blood thirsty cult, a terrorist group by nature. the mek. it was

>> the democratic national convention tomorrow? hello everyone. good morning. welcome to cnn this morning it is sunday, august 18. i'm amara walker. i'm victor blackwell. >> thank you for joining us. >> here's what's happening. today. vice president harris and her running mate, tim walz, will be setting off on their bus tour pennsylvania ahead of this week's democratic national convention plus, we're getting new details about the moment harris and biden will appear on stage together, the dnc for this symbolic passing of the torch. >> i'll say ukrainian forces are pushing deeper so. russia powered in part by u.s. provided weapons. cnn travels with ukrainian soldiers as they take their fight to put me on his own territory, beaches up and down the east coast are closed today as hurricane ernesto brings the threat of dangerous rip currents. meteorologist allison chinchar is here with a look at the areas facing in the greatest risk today i still get the rush though every time you see it, you're like, oh, played by noise. >> i finally get another one out of here beca

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the democratic national convention kicks off today in chicago. and we know protesters are gathering for the many planned demonstrations. >> meanwhile democrats are feeling a lot of momentum. new polling data shows vice president kamala harris leads donald trump nationally. abc news reporter jacqueline lee is live at the united center in chicago, with a preview of the dnc this week. hi, jacqueline. >> reggie and amanda. good morning. things are starting to pick up here at the united center. they were just testing out the music moments ago. kamala harris saying she is putting the final touches on her acceptance speech and she's feeling pretty good. the blue carpet is laid, sound checks are complete, and vice president kamala harris has arrived. the democratic national convention is ready to kick off its first day, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the city of chicago. >> i very much consider us the underdog. we have a lot of work to do to earn the vote of the american people. >> on the campaign trail, harris and walz completing a bus tour thro

now on cnn this morning, president biden, passing the torch tonight at the democratic national convention plus i'm a better look in person then kamala donald trump, ignoring pleas from his own party to stop the personal attacks start to focus on policy and this a sign of things to come pro-palestinian let me in protesters, jeremy, the loop in chicago on the eve of the dnc it is for i'm here in chicago 5:00 a.m. out on the east coast. >> a live look at the united center right here in chicago, which is of course the home to the democratic national convention throughout the week. we are here. good morning,

seven news. >> julian will be in chicago all week to provide a special coverage from the democratic national convention. and each night, abc news will have special live coverage of the democratic national convention. it returns tonight from 7 to 8 p.m, then tomorrow and thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. as democrats are gathered in chicago, former president trump is focusing on battleground states this week. >> yesterday, he held an event in pennsylvania. trump spoke from inside a manufacturing plant, zeroing in on the econom. >> kamala stands for energy disappearance and factory obliteration. she will obliterate factories like this. >> trump will campaign in detroit today. he and his running mate, ohio senator jd vance, will be hitting other battleground states. all week long. as of right now, undecided voters could determine a winner in the race for president. that's according to nolan higdon, lecturer of history and communication at cal state east bay. he spoke with us about a winning strategy. >> even though this may seem like a side issue to some democratic voters, all those numbers in the periphery can r

the 2024 democratic national convention mignon for and chair of the democratic national committee. > hello, everyone i am on more permanent chair of the democratic national committee it is a pleasure to welcome you all to my hometown, chicago this pension is a celebration of our hard work and a accomplishments . and up the american spirit that makes this party and our country great that's the spirit president. biden reignited when he did when he told us we were in the battle for the soul of our nation throughout his term. he has brought us together and revive dark country. and our country's soul and last month, this convention is now officially underway. >> we're going to continue to watch it unfold as this okay, not tonight. a lot of drama, let's take a quick break and we'll continue our special coverage as convention chair with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, my skin was it's no longer mine. my active psoriatic arthritis, joint symptoms held me back don't let symptoms define you emerge as you with trump via most people saw 90% clear of skin at for months. >> and the majority s

s . president is set to give a farewell address set the democratic national convention, where he'll urge democrats to unite behind his chosen successor and the presidential race against donald trump. also coming out us secretary of state on to me blinking says israel supports and you cease fire proposal. he's not calling on him off to do the same boxes. unclear if a new proposal address is any of the militant groups concern. the amount of you're most welcome to the program. the democratic national convention has just gotten underway in the past hour in chicago. president joe biden is set to give tonights key note speech urging parking members to back vice president cala harris and november's presidential election. she's expected to formerly accept the nomination later this week. biden's decision not to seek re election has up ended the race, but was less than 3 months to go until americans cast their ballots. polls show harris has a slightly ahead of republican donald trump in crucial swing states. hey, let's get over to our washington bureau chief anus polls or is at the venue of the de

vice president harris, this is the first day of the democratic national convention. we are covering this to its full extent. we have our julian glover there live and abc network coverage of the democratic national convention kicks off tonight at 7:00 right here on abc seven. and that means you'll have to wait to get your wheel of fortune and jeopardy. that will start tonight at ten. >> oh, that sound the honking waymos are back next, a live update on the noisy neighbors that still bother some san francisco residents. >> i'm meteorologist sandhya patel. we have a one day warm up coming tomorrow, and then we are in for some changes. i'll show them to you absorbine junior pro, the strongest numbing pain relief available. it's the only solution with two max strength anesthetics for fast penetrating relief absorbine junior pro. nothing numbs pain more. z's baking the house special. arisa's styling a new look. and steve's filling his biggest order ever. with the first ever comcast business five-year price lock guarantee, these business owners get five years of value on gig

. >> countdown to the democratic national convention. democrats from across the country gathered in chicago this morning. president biden set to speak tonight. abc seven news anchor julian glover is there with what you can expect this week. good morning. it's monday, august 19th, and we'll start with a check of the weather with drew. >> yeah. so we have a little bit of a warming trend the next couple of days outside this morning. we'll begin with the exploratorium camera paints a picture. well, we don't have a lot of fog out there, but you can see a little bit on the horizon. certainly all of the skyline is seen right now, so we will find some coastal clouds. much of the region is dealing with clear skies out there, and some of those clear skies right now are giving us some cool temperatures. i'll show you what's happening in the north bay at this moment. right now, we have some temperatures in the 40s, believe it or not, 49 in santa rosa. same in sonoma. so some chilly numbers out there, mid 50s to the low 60s around the bay shoreline. s

we begin with a night at the democratic national convention in the us that belong to the obama. the former us president and his wife delivered headlines. speech is that we're also passionate endorsements of cumberland, harris bama saying that the torch has been passed to harris, and that it's time to get to work to elect her as us present. it was the obama as night receiving got a rock star welcome at the democratic national convention. the president buck obama bugler rousing endorsement of democratic presidential hopeful common law head is we do not need 4 more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos stores. we are ready for both of almost strongly criticized the republican candidate, former president, done his drum. there's a 78 year old billionaire who has not stopped widening about his problems since he wrote down his name escalator 9 years ago. it's been a constant stream of upgrades and grievances that's actually been getting worse now that he was afraid of losing to come for years, donald trump did everything in his power to try to make people be or us see him is limited

. >> we are at the democratic national convention in chicago.onventions have become a major tv spectacle. >> the big year is one nobody talks about, 1952, because they brought tv cameras and. in those days, there were a couple cameras trained right on the stage. you do not really know what is going on. they did not have all the apparatus around it. walter cronkite was a very young former world war ii reporter who got the worst job in the world. nobody cared about it. cronkite got politicians on tv including john f. kennedy, richard nixon, and every four years, it played a bigger role. by 1960, it would be like the birth of email, or the iphone. that is when john f. kennedy became our tv president. he did it with the debates against nixon. he did it by inventing the modern press conference. it started in 1964 in atlantic city. the take away of lyndon johnson getting the nomination in 1964 for the democrats was a moving tribute film, meticulously made, 22 minutes long, honoring john f. kennedy. and i think when we start each convention -- we don't

on c-span.org, you can find all of our coverage of the democratic national convention all week. ing to kick off today at 2:00 eastern in chicago with a live preview of the democratic naonal convention. we will be joined by the senior dnc communications director matt hill for an insider' look at the convention, themes, and speakers coming up. we will hear from the washingt bureau chief live today at 2:00 eastern on c-span, c-span no and online at c-span.org. also on c-sp.org as well as our mobile video app, we will havehe harris-walz bus tour. that will be kicking off with live coverage on our app and website at 2: 25 p.m. and will be on the c-span now app as well. we will hear more about the democratic national convention in chicago, including from our next guest who is going to join us. also from chicago, we will hear from luke nichter, the author of "the year that broke politics." he will be joining us soon. we will be right back. ♪ >> ♪ >> tonight on "q&a," author george takei recounts the day he and his family were removed from their home and sent to an internment camp follow

here in studio. breaking down what we're hearing from pamela harris as she addresses the democratic national convention in chicago. cormick, thank you very much. will of course have much more on that speech on everything with the democratic convention as it wraps up in the coming hours with our continued coverage. and of course, you can watch our coverage of the democratic nash convention or live streaming of it on youtube. that's our the dw news channel on youtube. alright, let's take a look now, some of the other stories making headlines around the world. volcano and southwestern iceland has abrupt it for the 6th time since december screwed spewing lava and smoke into the air direction, causing almost 4 kilometer long fisher in the earth to open the volcano. it was in a sparsely populated area. it is not disrupting flights to the nearby capital vic international airport. israel has launched a wave of attacks across the gaza strip and the run up to cease fire talks. that's resume and cairo on saturday. the almost one goal is that health authority says at least $27.00 people were killed. is really forc

our human rights to wells far as up day 3 of the democratic national convention. se becomes cumberland iris is official running nice also on the program. press give us 55 bodies, and the rest of the luxury, joseph coast of sicily, after the boats on come monday and invited store the feel good. welcome to the program in the united states. if the day of the democratic national convention has closed with the nomination of minnesota government, 10 walls democratic vice president governor works except to the regulation web page . that blended optimism with criticism of donald trump. never. thousands of delegates, including the governors finally attended the country chicago, which has now officially come some couple of hours until, as the proxies know, months ahead of the final stretch of the campaign for the wiser. here's some of what mr. wells have to say. when i probably can use the word freedom, they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor's office. corporations free to pollute your air and water bags free to take advantage of customers. when we democrats talk about

welcome to our show in the us, the 3rd day of the democratic national convention is under way with tim walks that to address the crowd and formerly accept his vice presidential nomination. you are looking at live pictures from chicago. thousands of delegates are there for the convention, which officially confirms complet harris and walls as the parties nominees, and begins the final stretch of the white house campaign. a former president bill clinton will also speak on day 3. the convention. it comes after michelle and brock obama obama headline, the convention, 2nd day, both receiving rapturous receptions, 1000 folders there. and let's go to dw correspondent benjamin alvarez gruber, who is at the democratic convention in chicago. benjamin welcome. this is arguably the most important speech of tim walter's. political career so far, what to expect from him tonight? it is definitely in, according to his own campaign, this will be his presentation to the country with her that he will speak a lot about his biography, about his time as a teacher, but also time as a football coach. and that'

night two of the democratic national convention featured star power and fiery speeches from the obamas as the two tried to reignite a movement. the former president returned to the convention stage 20 years after his first appearance patrolled him into the national spotlight. the former first lady also took the stage saying hope is making a comeback. while that was happening in chicago, vice president kamala harris and running mate tim walz attended a rally in battleground wisconsin. cbs' caroline cummings in chicago with the details. caroline? >> reporter: good morning, anne-marie. so tonight minnesota governor tim walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination here at the democratic national convention, and we'll hear from former president bill clinton tonight as day three kicks off with the theme a fight for freedoms. last night it was the obamas that stole the show. >> yes, she can. [ cheers ] >> reporter: former president barack obama closed out night two of the democratic national convention to roaring applause, making his case for vice president kamala harris over fo

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the, the the pro palestinian protest was gathering outside the democratic national convention venue in chicago and basically defying the policies. overwhelming stuff for the israel. more on the guy i'm buying and finding himself in the process of the democrats, big event as house republicans gear up for a showdown. producing a big committee report, alleging corruption and abuse of power on the part of drove island. and over a decade on libya, remembering the events of 2011, which sluggish the country and the tales. i'll throw west and let it in, colors, just remove the cut, the deputies from the looking at a 50 hour here. we're not here at the national at 9 am locally here in moscow. it's so good to have your company for right. as the democratic national convention kicked off in chicago, thousands of pro palestinian protests was gathered outside the venue and made the ongoing war on gaza demonstrate to slamming president by those policies of support for israel, which coming to harris has the democratic know many also aligned himself with in the united states, we need talk about this. m

. >> the governor of illinois has big expectations for the democratic national convention. we begin tonight with a look at what we can expect. thanks for joining us i'm j.r. stone. happening now delegates and politicians are gathering in chicago for the dnc. abc news reporter christiane cordero is live at the united center in chicago with a look at how the democrats are trying to build on their momentum. christiane reporter. >> well, j.r. the balloons are up in the rafters. the soundcheck is happening right behind me, and the stage is set down below as delegates arrive here in chicago by the thousands. it's an event that takes years to plan. and this year, with a last minute change in plans, vice president kamala harris and running mate minnesota governor tim walz are traveling through pennsylvania en route to the democratic national convention. >> the vast majority of us have so much more in common than what separates us. that's what this campaign is about. yes, it is about winning. and we will win. and we will win in the arena. >> this week, a packed schedule that include

and now course. 3 the power that was helping draw on with the democratic national convention in 1968 also taking place in chicago, xt in the history of the united states. this was, of course, with thousands of on the vietnam war. protests has descended on the convention and that they were met with a very hostile response from the police. that was a huge but violent protest. so that a political trial, the chicago 7, the coastal eventually acquitted. so this came a very turbulent time in the united states and also for the democratic policy. so the power levels are very clear and very obvious. we can hear from some of those who are on the ground about protest. now, the people are saying that the democrats are the lesser of 2 evils. but you know, i've been seeing video after video of children's bodies blown to pieces. the lesser of 2 evils that frighten harris administration. doing the the the the, the, the, the, to the shoes, very angry protest. secuity has been incredibly tied to anticipate action. or all these demonstrations, perhaps favoring the kind of riots that was seen back in 196

so day two of the democratic national convention here in chicago is about to get ungds way here. the theme is a bold vision for america's future. former president barack obama is expected to speak. but last night vice president kamala harris and her running mate tim walz were looking on as the party paid tribute to president joe biden. >> this is going to be a great week. >> reporter: vice president kamala harris made a surprise appearance to help kick off the democratic national convention in chicago, but night one themed "for the people" also belonged to president joe biden. president biden was emotional as he hugged his daughter ashley and took the podium to address the public's reaction. president biden's speech came a month after he dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed harris. he touted their accomplishments and slammed the former gop opponent donald trump. >> the level of crime has dropped to the lowest level in 54 years and crime will keep coming down when we put a prosecutor in the office instead of a convicted felon. >> reporter: celebrities, union leaders, and elec

the former football coach riles up the crowd the only way he knows how -- turning the democratic national conventiongiant pep rally. >>> good morning, and good to be with you, i'm anne-marie green. the democratic national convention will wrap up tonight with kamala harris accepting the party's presidential nomination. last night belonged to her vp pick, tim walz, who touted his midwest roots that took him from a small nebraska town to the biggest political stage in the nation. walz followed a slew of heavy hitters including former president bill clinton, former house speaker nancy pelosi, house minority leader hakeem jeffries and a prize appearance by oprah winfrey. caroline cummings has the details. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, anne-marie. just two weeks ago most americans knew little of minnesota governor tim walz, but last night as he made his acceptance speech for the vice presidential nomination, he introduced himself to the nation. >> never underestimate a public school teacher. [ cheers ] >> reporter: minnesota governor tim walz, former high school teacher and football coach, gave

we are coming to you from the democratic national convention, a very different convention than the partyected just one month ago, with vice president kamala harris now at the top of the ticket. tonight, president biden will deliver the keynote address on night one. the president saying just a short time ago he is ready to pass the torch to vice president kamala harris. president biden late today at the podium where he will deliver what's being called a heart felt address tonight just 29 days after he dropped out of the race. vice president harris and her running t running, governor tim walz. outside the convention center, protesters gathering in chicago as well. some breaking through a barrier just a short time ago. first night of the convention, president biden and former secretary of state hillary clinton both speaking in prime time. and tonight here the new abc news "washington post" ipsos poll and where this presidential race now stands, kamala harris leading donald trump nationally 49-45. and tonight here the dramatic shift in the battleground states. we'll get into the numbers in a

day two of the democratic national convention 2024 is now in history books. big events tonight, including a speech by second gentleman doug emhoff, michelle and barack obama. in just a few minutes, we are going to take your phone call reactions to what you heard tonight. i'd love to give you the phone number so you can get involved in the conversation. we will be here for the next 45 minutes with interviews from the floor and your calls and comments. (202) 748-8922 for independents. we can also take texts, so i number of ways to get involved and we look forward to hearing what you have to think about the messages you heard tonight here in. the united center in chicago but first, tonight's roll call of the states, ceremonial, but nonetheless, a major part of the evening. all 50 states with their votes for kamala harris and tim walz. and at the same time,, hearse was in the -- kamala harris was in the fiserv arena in milwaukee. the place where donald trump received the nomination for the republican party, so she had a moment where she was having concurrent rall

she says tonight she never thought she would be speaking at a democratic national convention but says she loves her country more than her party and that harris has her vote.

c-span's coverage of the summer's political party convention, we head to chicago for the democratic national conventionlive beginning monday, august 19. hear democratic leaders talk about the administrator's track record in their vision for the next four years as they fight to retain the white house. the democratic national convention, live, august 19 through the 27, on c-span, c-span now, or online at c-span.org. don't miss a moment. visit our website for the latest schedule of dates and watch the 2024 national convention. you can also catch up in on demand at c-span.org/campaign or by scanning the code. >> "washington journal" continues. host: welcome back. we are continuing our coverage ahead of the start of the democratic national convention in chicago. it kicks off tomorrow. from chicago, we are now joined by rick pearson, who is the chief political reporter for the "chicago tribune." welcome to the program. guest: thank you, kimberly. good to be with you. host: c-span wants to thank cruise for allowing us to set up our studio in their building with such great views of the city of chicago. we will

night three of the democratic national convention here. and tonight, vice president kamala harris' running mate, minnesota governor tim walz, will introduce himself to the nation. the one-time high school social studies teacher, football coach, and retired national guard member will be center stage here tonight. he will then officially accept his party's nomination to be vice president. former president bill clinton will also address the convention in primetime tonight. we will carry it all starting at 9:00 p.m. eastern here on abc. here in chicago late today, governor walz was here at the united center this afternoon, on the stage, where he will deliver his most high-profile political speech ever. walz joined the ticket just 15 days ago and has been barnstorming through the battleground states with vice president harris. last night, drawing a crowd of 15,000 in milwaukee. but tonight here, he will be alone on that stage. the spotlight will be on him. it comes 24 hours after former president obama spoke here and made the case for kamala har

however those protesters here, they feel not hurt by the democratic national convention. and it's just about a half a mile away from here. they still feel that now we're, it's between what they stand for, what they want, and what's actually happened in the united center where the democratic national convention is happening. however, this last protest here is the grand finale for the protest is for the organization c, $250.00 plus organizations combined in one coalition. there of course, not all here, but they're hoping for a massive show of people. yesterday there was a protest the day before there was one the 1st day of the commercial was one. it was all about, let's say from the 1002000 people. now they want to go to $5.00 to $10000.00 people is going to happen. we will see stuff and we know that over the past 4 days, democrats have been trying to send out a message of unity. they've been trying to show that there is incredible support for cala harris. how dangerous could this descent in, in the party, over the issue of israel? how dangerous could it be in the coming mo

we are coming to you from the democratic national convention, a very different convention than the party expected just one month ago with vice president kamala harris now at the top of the ticket. tonight the convention's opening night president biden will deliver the keynote address here on night one. the president saying just a short time ago he is ready to pass the torch to vice president kamala harris. president biden here at the united center late today at the podium where he will deliver what's being called a heartfelt address here tonight, just 29 days after he dropped out of the race. vice president harris and her running mate governor tim walz also right here in chicago tonight. kamala harris will be here in the hall this evening to hear the president's words while outside the convention center protesters gathering here in chicago as well. some breaking through a barrier just a short time ago and we'll go to matt gutman in a moment. but first night one of the convention, president biden and former secretary of state hillary clinton both speaking in primetime and tonight here the

part of this amazing convention. >> the democrats are holding their convention in chicago. >> this is an incredibly important election. >> a live look now at the democratic national for people. and we have we have found them in chicago as night two of the dnc gets underway. good afternoon. and thanks for joining us. i'm larry beil and i'm stephanie sierra. >> the official roll call will get underway in just about an hour. >> yeah, and tonight, california's in the spotlight. >> last night was about president biden. tonight, it's all about kamala harris and the future of the democratic party. >> abc seven news anchor julian glover joins us live now from chicago with the very latest. hi, julian. >> hey there. good afternoon, larry and stephanie. we are live inside of an already rocking united center. a number of musical acts have been taking the stage programing for night two of the dnc, starting a bit earlier than yesterday when we saw president joe biden speaking. well past midnight eastern time. the theme for tonight's dnc night is all about a bold vision for america's future, and the hea

comparisons are unavoidable to the 1968 democratic national convention here in chicago. but one historian tells me there are key limits to that comparison. vice president kamala harris is in chicago as the democratic national convention kicks off tonight, previewing her focus over the weekend in a pennsylvania bus tour. when you know what you stand for, you know what to fight for. the vice president looking to define herself to the american people this week, in the still early days of her campaign, the candidate change up xin bao now and the protesters against the war in gaza gathering in chicago, calling comparisons to the windy city's 1968 democratic convention. it's impossible not to make that connection in your head, but northwestern university history professor kevin boyle says while that race was framed by deep divisions over the vietnam war, this is going to be a convention of profound unity. unity inside and de-escalation training outside, preparing chicago police to avoid the violent clashes of 68. when president lyndon johnson stepped aside during the primary se

and a little less than 17 hours from now, the democratic national convention opens at the united center in chicago, where delegates will celebrate their nominee, vice president kamala harris, and her vision for the future. she comes into this pivotal so week riding high new national polls out today show harris taking the lead over republican donald trump for the very first time since she announced her candidacy less than a month ago, hoping to build off that momentum today, harris and her running mate, governor tim walz, are meeting voters in western pennsylvania are trying to drum up support in the key battleground state cnn's eva mckend and kevin liptak are tracking the latest on the campaign trail. even let's begin with, you there in pittsburgh. while the vice president and her pick have arrived in pittsburgh, they also board the bus, right? um, called the a new pathway forward emblazoned along the side of it fred, the last couple of weeks, it's been all about these big rallies for the vice president. >> but here in pennsylvania, to the extent that she can, she's trying to have these

coming up tonight on the cbs evening news, it's night two of the democratic national convention michelle and barack obama take the stage as kamala harris hits the campaign trail. plus, learn more about the ex-trump officials that are speaking here at the democratic convention. that's tonight on the cbs evening news. >>well, thank you for joining us for today's conversation on political violence and the importance of leadership to bridge the divide rather than widen the gap. cbs the cbs evening news is next. local news continues on our streaming service, cbs news, bay area [cheers and applause] >> norah: tonight, the obamas take center stage at the democratic national convention p or what we are learning about the former president's speech. nearly two decades after he first accepted the party's nomination. >> they are so much enthusiasm about the future of the democratic party. >> norah: our interview with a top harris campaign advisor. >> it's going to be a real special night ahead. >> norah: bus both candidates out in battleground states tonight hoping to build momentum. especially dish

. >>> cbs evening news is next followed by coverage of the democratic national convention. we'll see you at 10:00 for full coverage. thank for watching! ♪ ♪ >> norah: tonight, a special edition of the "cbs evening news" from the democratic national convention, what we are learning about president biden's speech as he aims to pass the torch to his vice president, less than a month after shaking up the race to the white house. chicago prepares for thousands of protesters as americans react to the harris campaign, now narrowly leading in new polls. > i think the democrats should have to earn our votes. >> we have to now look forward. the energy is here. >> norah: plus our exclusive interview with former president donald trump. the "cbs evening news" from chicago starts now. ♪ ♪ the windy city is abuzz for a historic week here in chicago, good evening. i am norah o'donnell, and thank you for being with us as the democratic national convention gets underway. former and future leaders of the party are here to honor the past, but celebrate the future, following one of harris' campa

all right, cbs evening news is next followed by coverage of the democratic national convention. we're back here for more coverage for you and live reports at 10:00. have a great evening. [cheers and applause] >> norah: tonight, the obamas take center stage at the democratic national convention. what we are learning about the former president's speech. nearly two decades after he first accepted the party's nomination. >> there's so much enthusiasm about the future of the democratic party. >> norah: our interview with a top harris campaign advisor. >> it's going to be a real special night ahead. >> norah: plus both candidates are out in battleground states tonight hoping to build momentum. a special edition of the "cbs evening news" live from chicago starts now. ♪ ♪ democrats hope tonight will reignite a movement as former president barack obama addresses this arena not far from where he delivered his own historic victory speech nearly 16 years ago. good evening. i'm norah o'donnell, and thank you for being with us on day 2 of the democratic national convention. the former presiden

we're democrats are gearing up for the start of their national convention. here's a look at the convention hall where president biden and vice president harris will appear together in a symbolic handoff tomorrow night, so that each night democratic party leaders will speak on the themes for the people a bold vision for america's future, and a fight for our freedoms. they'll end the week with vice president kamala harris formerly accepting the democratic nomination on thursday. now, harris and walz are keeping pretty busy schedule this weekend yesterday, governor walz celebrated a homecoming at a campaign rally in nebraska. that's where he grew up and where he made that his wife. he leaned into his heritage and his connection to the state while attacking trump luck in nebraska he got a slogan here. >> nebraska, it's not for everyone well, ensuring for donald trump, i'll tell you that every opportunity he has. he weakens our country to strengthen his own hands. he mocks our laws he sows chaos and division amongst us. and that's not even counting the time he was

host: thank you greta on the floor of the united center in chicago, one day before the democratic national convention024 gets underway. you heard matt hill, spokesperson for the democratic national committee, drawing contrasts with the republican committee. our first call is from a republican. kurt is watching us in california. welcome to c-span. caller: good morning. how are you? host: go ahead with your comment. caller: i just want to say thank you for taking my call. i appreciate what you guys do. i wish this next week is good. i hope they have a nice safe convention. i hope and i pray that we can all get along and get together and bring the best out of both parties and achieve what is best for all of us, for our families and our country. partisanship is ok because it gives you a chance to contrast. i appreciate c-span and i wish the democrats the best convention and i hope the best person out of both parties come out and help us lead the country so we can wake up every day and go to work and feel good about ourselves, and please help the people. host: thank you for starting us off on a good note

calling messaging events in swing states, they've got one plan every day this week of the democratic national convention. the trump campaign's counterprogramming is aiming to capture some of the spotlight while democrats gather here in chicago for their convention we ever panel with us now, karen finney, cnn political commentator scott jennings, cnn senior political commentator, and jackie kucinich, cnn political analyst and washington bureau chief for the boston globe. karen, historic night for so many reasons, the kickoff to this nominating convention, the first woman of color to lead the ticket, but also a first night where joe biden is the keynote speaker in a culmination of events like we have not seen. >> yet, is sort of an ark for joe biden. i mean, he was part of the obviously the obama biden ticket and now, as he said, he would be a bridge, he will be passing the torch to kamala harris and obviously having worked for hillary clinton on her 2016 campaign and a number of other races, is a little bit emotional, frankly, to see hilary pass the torch. she has such a strong believer in women and as a

the harris-walz campaign you see in it four hours and counting until the start of the democratic national convention here in chicago. >> tonight's featured speakers include 2016 democratic presidential nominee, hillary clinton, first lady, jill biden, and president joe biden, who will be delivering the night's keynote address. we are michigan congresswoman debbie dingell here with us to talk about that. you obviously have been a very big supporter of president biden's as he came to this tough decision to step aside, what are you expecting to hear from him tonight? >> you know, this very important night in his life and in his career, i think he's going to look forward as he has always tried to do. the last time i was with him, i spent about an hour with some a couple of weeks ago we talked about everything looking back and looking forward he's got a great legacy. he has was one of the greatest presidents we've seen in our time. too many people do not know where he got done or accomplished to make people take credit for the work that got done by him and his leadership and don't talk enough about thing

live look at the united center right here in chicago, which is of course the home to the democratic national convention throughout the week. we are here. good morning, everyone. i'm kasie hunt. it's wonderful to have you with us we are just hours away from the start of the democratic national convention and man does it look radically different from what was planned, even just a month ago? you'll remember, of course, it was supposed to be president biden at the top of the ticket ready to accept the nomination for a second term on the convention's close? closing night. that would be thursday. >> instead, he will be here tonight opening night a speaker on behalf of his vice president. >> the dramatic turnaround at the top of the ticket. we are seeing that shake up new polling. kamala harris taking the lead and an abc news washington post ipsos poll, now, what for zero points nationally in the head-to-head matchup with donald trump during a stop in pennsylvania harris had this to say in response to the polls polls show that you're three points up nationally. >> what's your response to this? >> you still co