How blue candidates win in red districts The Harris/Walz ticket will need to make inroads typically Republican states, counties, and districts. So, how can Democrats flip these red areas? NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with strategists and rural delegates at the DNC about how Democrats can win these voters in 2024. Read more on NPR

How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home NPR will be reporting live from the convention in Chicago, including live updates online, live video each night. Read more on NPR

Court to decide who can see secret evidence U.S. has filed against TikTok The fate of TikTok in the U.S. will be determined by a high-stakes court hearing set for September. But TikTok is demanding the government turn over its classified documents on the app. Read more on NPR

The first Gen Z elected to Congress, Maxwell Frost, will speak at the DNC tonight The Gen-Z Congressman from Florida will be speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court grants GOP bid to require citizenship proof for some Arizona voters The U.S. Supreme Court has for now granted a Republican request to require Arizona voters to submit proof of their U.S. citizenship when using the state’s registration form. Read more on NPR

Everyone wants Taylor Swift’s vote. But celebrity endorsements are complicated. How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next President in the White House? Read more on NPR

When The Chicks perform the National Anthem tonight at the DNC, they’ll bring a complicated history The Chicks — formerly known as The Dixie Chicks — will sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. That performance, and the group’s presence, will provide the latest chapter in The Chicks’ long and…

Foreign policy analyst weighs in on two critical conflict zones: Ukraine and Gaza Georgetown professor Daniel Byman discusses Ukraine’s daring offensive into Russian territory. And he reflects on the future of Gaza, after Israel’s military operation ends. Read more on NPR

Here’s who’s speaking on the final night of the DNC A week of rallying will end with a speech from the presidential nominee herself, Kamala Harris. Read more on NPR

Gus and Tim Walz share a father-son moment that melts hearts of people watching the DNC Strong human emotions — love and pride — shone on the national political stage, as 17-year-old Gus and Tim Walz shared a heart-warming moment. Read more on NPR