Democratic National Convention Begins in Chicago

Ashley Biden is set to introduce President Joe Biden as the keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be officially nominated for president. The convention will also feature notable speakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clinton. Biden, initially the presumptive nominee, withdrew from the race on July 21 following a poor debate performance, endorsing Harris, who quickly gained the necessary delegate support. Meanwhile, protests against U.S. aid to Israel amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict are occurring outside the venue, with demonstrators accusing Biden of genocide. A prominent Democratic congressman cautioned that such protests could inadvertently aid a resurgence of Donald Trump. The atmosphere at the DNC is marked by both political celebration and significant dissent regarding foreign policy issues.