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DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Democrats take aim at Project 2025

They call the controversial conservative document a blueprint for a second Trump term.

East Palestine residents want more time and information before deciding to accept $600M settlement

Some East Palestine residents want more time and more information before they have to decide by a deadline this week whether to accept their share of a $600 million class-action settlement with Norfolk Southern over last year's disastrous train derai...

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns

U.S. intelligence officials say they're confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and...

Federal government grants first floating offshore wind power research lease to Maine

The federal government has issued the nation’s first floating offshore wind research lease to the state of Maine, comprising about 23 square miles in federal waters

Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention approved their platform Monday night and made efforts to curb gun violence a top priority.

DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: The Rev. Jesse Jackson gets a standing ovation

President Joe Biden will be Monday night's keynote speaker.

Judge rejects latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss tax-related charges

A federal judge on Monday rejected the latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces in Los Angeles.

WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson gets a standing ovation

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and 1988 Democratic presidential candidate, received a standing ovation when he was wheeled on stage.

DNC adopts platform that echoes Biden more than Harris, no arms embargo on Israel

Biden is mentioned 287 times while Harris is mentioned 32 times.

WATCH: Experts reflect on the past and future of the DNC

ABC News political contributor and former Trump Justice Dept. spokesperson Sarah Isgur and Democratic strategist and former special asst. to Pres. Biden Meghan Hays discuss the presidential picks.

WATCH: A sneak peek at the prominent speakers at the DNC

Senior Director of Communications for the Democratic National Convention Committee Matt Hill joins ABC New Live to discuss speakers at the DNC as Day 1 kicks off.

DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: 4 arrested after some protesters breach security fence

President Joe Biden will be Monday night's keynote speaker.

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Monday pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

WATCH: Sen. Chris Murphy analyzes Vice President Harris' economic and immigration policies

"I believe it's an issue we can win on." Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy joins ABC News Live to discuss what he thinks of Vice President Harris' economic and immigration policies.

Hillary Clinton to speak at DNC as Harris looks to become 1st female president

Comparisons of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris's campaigns have begun to emerge as they're the only two women to clinch a major party's nomination for president.