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Democratic National Convention

Rep.-elect Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., left, arrives for a class photo of newly-elected members of Congress on the East Front of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP/Patrick Semansky)
August 15, 2025, 5:37 am
North Carolina Democrat spurns AIPAC, in latest sign of party’s distancing from Israel
Valerie Foushee, whose 2022 campaign was backed by AIPAC, says she won’t accept its donations in next race, as DNC weighs resolutions calling for arms embargo, Palestine recognition
By Grace Gilson
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her husband US Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff wave from the stage on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024. (Charly Triballeau / AFP)
August 23, 2024, 1:07 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 23: Day 322 – VP Harris reaffirms Israel support on final night of DNC
Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman weighs in on ongoing hostage release talks in Cairo, maps out Gaza fighting and how it may progress; US bureau chief Jacob Magid reports from Chicago
By ToI Staff
Uncommitted delegates hold a press conference outside the United Center before the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP/Matt Rourke)
August 23, 2024, 11:02 am
Media spotlight on anti-Israel minority at DNC paints skewed picture of a party divided
There might have been less surprise over low turnout at pro-Palestinian marches and warm reception of hostage’s family had coverage of the far-left flank been more proportionate
By Jacob Magid
A protester listens during a demonstration near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, August 22, 2024. (AP/Noah Berger)
August 23, 2024, 9:17 am
Pro-Palestinian activists protest as delegates leave DNC: ‘We’ll rally all night long’
Police clash with some unruly breakaways from largely peaceful demonstrations, with lower turnout than expected; activists angered by convention’s snubbing of Palestinian Americans
By AP
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff addresses an event organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
August 23, 2024, 5:09 am
Emhoff pledges to continue fighting against antisemitism ‘when I’m first gentleman’
Speaking to Jewish Democrats on DNC sidelines, Harris’s husband shares how she encouraged him to redouble efforts after Oct. 7, when antisemitism ‘went from problem to crisis’
By Jacob Magid
Left: Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, August 20, 2024. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin); Right: Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump, August 21, 2024. (AP/Chuck Burton)
August 22, 2024, 9:10 pm
Harris campaign says Trump ‘denigrates American Jews’ amid his attacks over Israel
Democratic campaign says ex-president ‘elevates Neo-Nazis, and traffics in antisemitic tropes,’ as Trump repeatedly says Jews who vote for Harris ‘should have their head examined’
By Ron Kampeas
Jon Polin (left) comforts his wife Rachel Goldberg as she speaks about their son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is being held hostage by Hamas, on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (Mandel Ngan / AFP)
August 22, 2024, 9:58 am
Chanting ‘Bring them home,’ tens of thousands applaud Goldberg-Polins’ speech at DNC
Audience’s attentive silence during address by parents of US-Israeli hostage Hersh puts to bed days of speculation that such a speech might highlight rifts in party over Gaza war
By Jacob Magid
Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz gestures after speaking on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
August 22, 2024, 7:43 am
Vowing to ‘make a real difference,’ Democratic VP pick Tim Walz accepts nomination
Minnesota governor tells audience at party convention it is the ‘honor of his life’ to be Harris’s running mate, outlines his life story, lauds presidential pick, slams Trump
By Frankie TAGGART
Delegates hold up signs as US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
August 21, 2024, 4:16 pm
Jews star on DNC’s main stage while keeping low profile at side events in Chicago
Delegates say focusing on small minority of protesters, and the safety precautions taken in response to them, paints inaccurate picture of Jewish experience in Democratic Party
By Jacob Magid
Former President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention August 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
August 21, 2024, 12:51 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 21: Day 320 – ToI reports from Democratic National Convention in Chicago
US bureau chief Jacob Magid updates us on the hostage release negotiations and brings all that is Jewish and Israeli from the this week’s political confab in the Windy City
By ToI Staff
Former US president Barack Obama gestures as he walks off stage after speaking on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
August 21, 2024, 8:55 am
‘Yes she can’: Obama tells cheering Democrats US ready for a Harris presidency
With the party united and the VP polling strongly, Democrats are making clear they believe they can defeat Trump as mood at DNC remains buoyant
By Gregory WALTON
An exhibit to raise awareness for the hostages being held in Gaza on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 20, 2024. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
August 21, 2024, 8:51 am
Israel activists erect ‘Hostage Square’ in Chicago on sidelines of Democratic convention
Hostage’s father welcomes supportive interaction with Ocasio-Cortez; Israeli envoy raps city’s ‘institutional support’ for anti-Israel protesters as they disrupt an Orthodox event
By Jacob Magid and JTA
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with police near the Israeli consulate during the Democratic National Convention, on August 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
August 21, 2024, 6:21 am
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators charge police line outside Israeli consulate in Chicago
Over a dozen arrested as protesters clash with cops, burn US flag; Israel supporters hold counterprotest, call to free the hostages as consulate says it’s ‘appalled to see violence’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US President Joe Biden speaks on stage on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, on August 19, 2024. (Robyn Beck/AFP)
August 21, 2024, 4:03 am
Biden’s Jewish backers unruffled as his critics pan remark on anti-Israel protests
Ex-peace negotiator says US president ‘got caught up in the political moment’ when he said protesters ‘have a point,’ notes ‘I love Israel talking points’ wouldn’t play well at DNC
By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales
Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protesters march to the Democratic National Convention after a rally at Union Park, August 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
August 20, 2024, 10:08 pm
13 protesters arrested after clashing with police at Gaza ceasefire rally near DNC
Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protesters breach fence outside Democratic party confab in Chicago, some pepper spray officers; police say 3,500 attended, organizers hoped for 20,000
By AP and ToI Staff
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