‘Democracy has prevailed’, Joe Biden tells Democratic National Convention in emotional opening night speechSupport trulyindependent journalismFind out moreCloseOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will address the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Tuesday – one day after President Joe Biden delivered an emotional opening night speech in which he denied being angry with his party for pushing him to step aside from the 2024 race.The president – introduced by First Lady Jill Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden – ran through his accomplishments in the White House from the Covid-19 recovery, the economy, healthcare and infrastructure before making a forceful case against Donald Trump.“I love my job, but I love my country more,” he said.He received a rapturous reception as he officially passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, who also made a surprise early appearance to thank Biden on the DNC stage. Hillary Clinton, who was met with chants of “Lock him up!” about Trump, spoke of the push to smash the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” by electing the first female president.“This is when we break through,” she said. “The future is here.”Delegates also heard from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Raphael Warnock, Andy Beshear, Jasmine Crockett and Jamie Raskin.Key PointsShow latest update 1724189421Police investigating after bomb threats at several Chicago hotelsChicago police are investigating an alleged bomb threat at several hotels on the Near West Side. The threat, which was emailed to the Fox 32 Newsroom, said pipe bombs were placed in the Hotel Chicago West Loop and the Hyatt House Chicago in West Loop and the University District.The threat mentioned the Democratic National Convention and also included anti-semitic statements.Police are invetigating, according to the outlet.Mike Bedigan20 August 2024 22:301724188521Watch live: Delegates arrive at Chicago’s United Center as Obama set to speak on day two of DNCMike Bedigan20 August 2024 22:151724188221Who is speaking tonight at the second day of the Democratic National Convention?The Democratic National Convention reconvenes soon with a high-profile roster of speakers including former president Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.Here’s what to expect on day two, themed as “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Oliver O’Connell20 August 2024 22:101724187021At DNC, UAW head threatens strike against StellantisA high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could elicit a strike against the automaker.In a speech at the Democratic National Convention Monday night, union President Shawn Fain accused the company of reneging on promises to restart a now-closed assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, just over an hour northwest of Chicago.The union won the reopening in contract talks last fall after a six-week strike at multiple factories run by Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis, as well as General Motors, and Ford.1724185221RFK Jr’s running mate admits they’re considering joining forces with TrumpRobert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign is seemingly holding on by a thread with campaign spending outweighing donations and the number two on the ticket floating the idea of teaming up with Trump.Oliver O’Connell20 August 2024 21:201724183421What’s worrying Trump? Kamala Harris’s speech ratings…Two sources close to the campaign told Rolling Stone the former president has brought up the topic multiple times, though he’s sure to mention the “tremendous” viewership of his own nomination speech, which attracted a peak of 28.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen.Oliver O’Connell20 August 2024 20:501724182697Light up bracelets awaiting DNC delegatesOliver O’Connell20 August 2024 20:381724182221Watch: Trump claims Democrats lied during convention ‘about things nobody has ever seen’Oliver O’Connell20 August 2024 20:301724181621Doug Emhoff slammed by Republicans for… [checks notes] hugging his daughter?Kelly Rissman has the story.Oliver O’Connell20 August 2024 20:201724181179Patti LaBelle performing soundcheck for night two of DNCOliver O’Connell20 August 2024 20:12