NPR reports:
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. President Biden is slated to headline the night, serving as the opening act to what not too long ago would have been his convention. Biden is expected to discuss his administration’s economic and policy priorities and how Harris would keep up that work if elected.
Also speaking tonight: First Lady Jill Biden, UAW leader Shawn Fain, Hillary Clinton, Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Sens. Chris Coons of Delaware and Raphael Warnock of Georgia; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York; and Reps. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Jim Clyburn of South Carolina.
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All clips below are already live. Major speeches should begin around 7pm Eastern with President Biden scheduled to speak last at 10:30pm Eastern.