So, about that special musical guest …. Where was Beyoncé for the DNC’s final night? Instead, the special, previously unannounced guest was … nobody. The night’s headliner, Vice President Harris, had the spotlight to herself — which may have been the point all along. Read more on NPR

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says Harris will fight for America Cooper delivered the final remarks ahead of Vice President Harris’ keynote address, vowing that a Harris administration would fight for everyday Americans. Read more on NPR

WATCH: Kamala Harris’ full Democratic National Convention speech Vice President Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president tonight in Chicago, the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Read more on NPR

Former Republican lawmaker offers a blistering assessment of Trump in DNC speech A group of Republicans, including Kinzinger, have come together in support of Harris. Kinzinger said he lost faith in Trump and experienced a “profound sorrow” after Jan. 6. Read more on NPR

Sen. Mark Kelly warns of America’s international standing if Trump is reelected He criticized Trump’s past remarks on Russia. In particular, he went after Trump’s reluctance to hold Russia accountable for their invasion of Ukraine — as well as his lack of commitment to NATO. Read more on NPR

How do you pronounce Kamala’s name? Her great-nieces gave the DNC a lesson Actress Kerry Washington introduced two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces to set the record straight on how to pronounce their auntie’s name. Read more on NPR

People who lost loved ones to gun violence spoke at the DNC, pushing for gun reform Five people who suffered devastating losses from gun violence promised to push for gun reform. Read more on NPR

Gabby Giffords recounts her own shooting in DNC remarks Giffords served in the House of Representatives until 2012, after an assassination attempt left her with a severe brain injury. Along with Giffords, 18 other people were shot. Six were killed. Read more on NPR

Trump again distances himself from Project 2025 Earlier today at the Arizona-Mexico border, former President Donald Trump defended himself against a series of attacks Democrats have lobbed at him during the Democratic National Convention. Read more on NPR

Kamala Harris’ former colleagues highlight her past as a prosecutor During her bid for the Democratic nomination, Harris shied away from her past as prosecutor. Years later, her campaign is fully embracing her past as a prosecutor in San Francisco. Read more on NPR