WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 2

The Democratic National Convention returns for a second day Tuesday with a tribute to Vice President Kamala Harris from her husband, first gentleman Doug Emhoff, and speeches from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.

PBS News special coverage begins at 8 p.m. EDT. Watch that live in our player above.

Day 1 of the DNC gave President Joe Biden a moment to shine and celebrate his accomplishments before passing the torch to his vice president.

PBS News will have gavel-to-gavel special coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor.

The News Hour broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EDT from the anchor desk in Chicago. Starting at 8, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests, while correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the convention floor, talking to delegates and elected officials.

Watch the direct feed of the DNC without PBS news coverage and analysis below.

When special coverage ends each night around 11 p.m. EDT, digital video producer Deema Zein will host a live chat with Barrón-López on major takeaways.

You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube , X , Facebook and TikTok , and see highlights on our Instagram.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified some of the speakers on Tuesday night of the DNC; a number of governors and senators who represent battleground states will be speaking later in the week. The story has been updated.

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