DNC 2024 day 1 updates: What to expect in Chicago as Democratic National Convention begins

Alicja Hagopian takes a look at the latest numbers.

Republicans on the House Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees released a 291-page report on Monday accusing Biden of abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

The report claims Biden, as vice president, “abused” his office to enrich his family in connection with his son Hunter’s foreign business dealings and mishandled classified information.

Kelly Rissman has the details.

Gwen Walz has always worked in close proximity to her husband, the Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz.

Here’s James Liddell with a report on Trump’s latest attempt to win back attention from Kamala’s big moment, further evidence that he’s lost his knack as a poster.

It’s fair to say Laura Ingraham has not been enjoying the recent Kamala bounce but the idea that the Democratic convention will not match up to the sober and substantial policy discussion on offer at last month’s Republican ho-down in Milwaukee is just too ridiculous for words.

Or perhaps I’m forgetting Kid Rock’s affordable housing symposium?

Luke Skywalker himself is in town and the likes of Julie Louis-Dreyfus, Mindy Kaling and Kerry Washington are expected to play a part at the DNC this week.

CNN meanwhile reports that rumors are swirling that Beyonce or Taylor Swift could put in an appearance, which would certainly disprove Trump’s dodgy AI “endorsement” from the latter once and for all.

Here’s more from Myriam Page.