Who's speaking at the Democratic National Convention? Here's the list.
As the Democratic National Convention in Chicago kicks off Monday, a handful of top party names are set to deliver speeches this week, including former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Addresses by well-known party names and celebrities will lead up to Vice President Kamala Harris' acceptance of the Democratic Party's presidential nomination Thursday night.
An official speaker schedule hasn't been released yet, but here are a handful of confirmed names expected to hit the stage this week.
Who is speaking at the convention?
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will headline the first night on Monday, which Harris is expected to attend after her bus tour through Pennsylvania. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also set to speak Monday after a welcome from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will deliver a welcome address Tuesday evening ahead of speeches by second gentleman Doug Emhoff and former President Barack Obama.
Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivers his vice presidential acceptance speech Wednesday night, former President Bill Clinton, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are expected to speak, according to CNN.
Harris will wrap up the convention Thursday night with her acceptance speech.
Former first lady Michelle Obama will also speak sometime this week. She will highlight the importance of civic engagement and voting, according to the Democratic National Committee.
Other speakers include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, former President Bill Clinton, and former President Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, who will speak on behalf of his grandfather.
When is the 2024 Democratic National Convention?
The convention is Monday through Thursday at the United Center in Chicago.
How to watch and stream the Democratic National Convention
The convention will livestream events across multiple platforms.
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night, Monday through Thursday.
Each television network will handle coverage slightly differently. Here's a breakdown of the major networks and their coverage plans:
C-SPAN will carry the entire convention uninterrupted for all four days.
CBS News' prime-time coverage of the convention will air Monday through Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. ET and be anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
ABC News will air one hour of prime-time coverage from 10-11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday and two hours on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 to 11 p.m. ET. ABC News Live, the network's streaming news channel, will stream prime-time coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight all four days.
Fox News will present a nightly hourlong special titled "Fox News Democracy 2024: The Democratic National Convention" each day Monday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET, co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
CNN will provide nearly 24/7 live on-air coverage, including special live coverage each night from 8 to midnight ET with "CNN Democratic National Convention."
NewsNation will have special prime-time coverage titled "Decision Desk 2024: The Democratic National Convention," which airs each day from 8 to midnight ET. It will be co-anchored by Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert.
NBC News will air the convention on its streaming platform, NBC News Now, as part of its "Decision 2024" broadcast. Coverage will air from 10 to 11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 9 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. It will be led by Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie, according to The New York Times.
MSNBC will air special coverage from 8 to midnight each night and will livestream all four days of the convention on its YouTube channel, The New York Times reports.
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Contributing: Gabe Hauari
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