Two takes on billionaires at the DNC Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made an unusual move for a Democrat — touting his billionaire status from the convention stage, as a jab at former President Trump. Sarah McCammon
Kate Cox, Texas woman denied an abortion, announces she's pregnant again Kate Cox, a Texas woman who sued her state when she was denied an abortion there, announced that she is pregnant during the DNC’s delegate roll call. Lexie Schapitl
Washington, D.C. asks Harris to support the District's quest for statehood during the DNC “We know Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom, and we will work together to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state,” Bowser announced to a cheering crowd before casting the District’s 51 votes for Harris. Alana Wise
Puerto Rico's delegates called for the island to become a U.S. state. Here's the context Delegates from Puerto Rico referred to the island territory as "the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the next state of the United States" before casting their votes for Kamala Harris during Tuesday night's roll call. Jaclyn Diaz
America’s first second gentleman gets his turn on center stage tonight As Vice President Harris tries to become the first female president, her husband, Doug Emhoff would make history too — as the first, first gentleman. Deepa Shivaram
Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans. John Ruwitch
Biden caps off a career in public service as Democrats celebrate his legacy at DNC In a night "For the People," Democrats focused on the legacy of the Biden presidency as President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Harris. Ben Giles
Gen Z activist Deja Foxx is the first content creator to speak at the convention Foxx described her childhood — being raised by a single mom, growing up in public housing and going to Planned Parenthood for health services Elena Moore
Ashley Biden, the president's daughter, paints a personal picture of her father's commitment Ashley Biden, the youngest child of President Biden, painted a more personal picture of her father, sharing stories of him as a parent and as a political figure. Elena Moore
How Democrats learned to love Project 2025 It's written by conservatives, for conservatives. Democrats are using this obscure document as a tool to motivate supporters. It’s front and center at the Democratic National Convention this week. Tamara Keith
