What to Know
- The Democratic National Convention, during which Vice President Kamala Harris is set to officially accept the party’s presidential nomination, kicks off Monday night in Chicago.
- The first night will highlight President Joe Biden’s “leadership and legacy,” capped off by a speech by the president, the DNC said.
- Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also set to deliver remarks Monday night.
- Around 1,000 protesters gathered Monday afternoon at a Chicago park with plans to march toward the United Center, where the convention is being held.
- Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance are holding counterprogramming events Monday in Pennsylvania.
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