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DNC live updates: Kamala Harris to make case for her presidential candidacy in biggest speech of her political career

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VP’s speech will be her most high-profile opportunity yet; rumored potential surprise guests include Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

Harris to face biggest test of her political life with DNC speech

Chicago has been revelling in its status as host city of the Democratic national convention.

Among its pearls is the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, which opened in 1938 and is a treasure trove of autographs, letters, rare books, presidential memorabilia and reproductions of Lincoln and civil war photos.

Will the Democrats allow a Palestinian-American to speak at the convention? Outside the United Center, activists and delegates are holding a sit-in to pressure convention organizers to allow a speaker from the community. Yesterday, the convention heard from the family of a US citizen taken hostage on October 7, but the Uncommitted National Movement, which has 30 delegates at the convention, wants a Palestinian to be able to offer their views, as well.

The two names flying around as potential surprise musical guests are Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Either one could be huge for Democrats as they seek to underscore the breadth of support for Harris.

Cornel West, the independent presidential candidate, was spotted outside the convention hall. Is he just coming to watch, or might he be here to announce his support for Harris?

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