DNC 2024 Live updates: Day one honors Biden's legacy, but protests could strain party unity
This is CNBC's live coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill.
The first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago will honor the accomplishments and the legacy of the party's outgoing leader, President Joe Biden.
- Biden is scheduled to give the keynote address tonight, as the party's presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, watches from the audience.
- The Democratic party has released its formal platform document, a 92-page policy plan that was written and voted on before Biden dropped out of the race on July 21.
- Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to demonstrate today. Many will be supporting Palestinian human rights, and pressuring Democrats to do more for a ceasefire in Gaza.
- As Democrats gather in Chicago, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, will hold separate campaign events in Pennsylvania.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will depart for California late Monday after the White House leader delivers his speech at the convention.
The White House daily schedule says Biden will fly from