The Chicks kept it a capella for National Anthem
The Chicks , the Texas trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer were minus their banjos, fiddle and guitar as they sang in three-part harmony (with no audible effects) at the United Center. They sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the same style at the 2020 convention, but that rendition was remote and prerecorded for the COVID-19-limited convention.
The Chicks , the Texas trio of Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer were minus their banjos, fiddle and guitar as they sang in three-part harmony (with no audible effects) at the United Center. They sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the same style at the 2020 convention, but that rendition was remote and prerecorded for the COVID-19-limited convention.
Rep. Maxwell Frost: ?Patriotism is more than some slogan'
Rep. Maxwell Frost, the youngest and first Gen Z member of Congress, used his convention speech to talk about climate change. "This election is about every drop of water that we consume and every breath we breathe," Frost said. "Fighting the climate crisis is patriotic."
Rep. Maxwell Frost, the youngest and first Gen Z member of Congress, used his convention speech to talk about climate change. "This election is about every drop of water that we consume and every breath we breathe," Frost said. "Fighting the climate crisis is patriotic."
Members of the Exonerated 5 take the DNC stage
Rev. Al Sharpton is being joined onstage by members of the Exonerated Five, also referred to as the Central Park Five - five men who were falsely accused of beating and raping a woman in New York's Central Park when they were youths in the late '80s. Antron McCray is the only member of the group not on stage.
Rev. Al Sharpton is being joined onstage by members of the Exonerated Five, also referred to as the Central Park Five - five men who were falsely accused of beating and raping a woman in New York's Central Park when they were youths in the late '80s. Antron McCray is the only member of the group not on stage.
Elizabeth Warren fights back tears at DNC
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts became the second and last woman to run against Harris in 2020. Now she's at the convention that is nominating her. She was welcomed with a standing ovation and minutes-long cheers from the crowd while openly fighting back tears.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts became the second and last woman to run against Harris in 2020. Now she's at the convention that is nominating her. She was welcomed with a standing ovation and minutes-long cheers from the crowd while openly fighting back tears.
Shooting survivor, Fmr. Rep. Gabby Giffords at DNC
After surviving a mass shooting at a 2011 meet-and-greet event, former Rep. Gabby Giffords was joined by her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, to bring light to the issue of gun violence in America.
After surviving a mass shooting at a 2011 meet-and-greet event, former Rep. Gabby Giffords was joined by her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, to bring light to the issue of gun violence in America.
Tim Walz accepts Democratic nomination for VP
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for "bringing the joy" to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for "bringing the joy" to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at DNC
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took swipes at Donald Trump and JD Vance in a speech at the DNC on Wednesday.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took swipes at Donald Trump and JD Vance in a speech at the DNC on Wednesday.
Nancy Pelosi thanks Biden at DNBC for achievements
Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts about his campaign fed into the pressures that led him to end his reelection effort . "Thank you, Joe," Pelosi said after going through Biden's legislative achievements.
Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts about his campaign fed into the pressures that led him to end his reelection effort . "Thank you, Joe," Pelosi said after going through Biden's legislative achievements.
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries at DNC
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries fired up delegates at the 2024 DNC on the third night of the convention in Chicago.
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries fired up delegates at the 2024 DNC on the third night of the convention in Chicago.
Bill Clinton returns to DNC to tear into Trump
Former President Bill Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention stage to denounce Donald Trump as selfish and praise Kamala Harris as focused on the needs of Americans.
Former President Bill Clinton returned to the Democratic National Convention stage to denounce Donald Trump as selfish and praise Kamala Harris as focused on the needs of Americans.
Osceola County Sheriff Lopez wins primary race
The Osceola County Sheriff?s race, one of the most closely watched local contests, concluded Tuesday with incumbent Sheriff Marcos Lopez securing a victory in the Democratic primary.
The Osceola County Sheriff?s race, one of the most closely watched local contests, concluded Tuesday with incumbent Sheriff Marcos Lopez securing a victory in the Democratic primary.
Seminole elections chief bounced in primary after legal battle
Seminole County voters rejected nominating sitting county Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson for a second full term in office. Amy Pennock, a sitting school board member with the county GOP's backing, won the primary with roughly 60% of the vote.
Seminole County voters rejected nominating sitting county Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson for a second full term in office. Amy Pennock, a sitting school board member with the county GOP's backing, won the primary with roughly 60% of the vote.
Florida county election websites experience glitch
Several county websites in Florida reportedly experienced issues displaying election results shortly after polls closed Tuesday night in Florida's primary contest, according to Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd. Counties had to rely on an alternative website to display results.
Several county websites in Florida reportedly experienced issues displaying election results shortly after polls closed Tuesday night in Florida's primary contest, according to Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd. Counties had to rely on an alternative website to display results.
Obamas close DNC's second night, rousing crowds
Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and combative.
Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and combative.
Biden gets a rousing ovation at 2024 DNC
President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris ? elevation to the top of the ticket.
President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris ? elevation to the top of the ticket.
Rep. Clyburn heaps praise on Biden's record at DNC
Rep. Jim, Clyburn, the influential South Carolinan, received an enthusiastic welcome and chants of "Clyburn" at the Democrats' convention before tallying through President Biden's legislative record.
Rep. Jim, Clyburn, the influential South Carolinan, received an enthusiastic welcome and chants of "Clyburn" at the Democrats' convention before tallying through President Biden's legislative record.
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at 2024 DNC
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at 2024 DNC addresses 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at 2024 DNC addresses 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Hillary Clinton rouses Democrats at DNC
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rouses Democrats with a vision of Kamala Harris on the 'other side of that glass ceiling' if elected president.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rouses Democrats with a vision of Kamala Harris on the 'other side of that glass ceiling' if elected president.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at 2024 DNC
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Harris makes surprise appearance at DNC
A refreshed Democratic Party gathered Monday night for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris? rise to the top of the ticket. She made a surprise appearance on the DNC's first day and thanked Biden for his 'historic leadership.'
A refreshed Democratic Party gathered Monday night for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris? rise to the top of the ticket. She made a surprise appearance on the DNC's first day and thanked Biden for his 'historic leadership.'