PHILADELPHIA -- It's Monday, July 25. Welcome to the TWC News 2016 Democratic National Convention Morning Briefing from Philadelphia.
Monday's speakers for the opening day of the DNC include First Lady Michelle Obama, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Astrid Silva, as well as Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
"Monday will focus on putting the future of American families front and center and how we're stronger together when we build an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top and when everyone has a chance to live up to their God-given potential. DREAMer Astrid Silva will share her story and her fight to keep families together," according to the DNC's website.
What else is on tap for today? Here's what's happening:
- At 10 a.m., top campaign advisors to Hillary Clinton will hold a briefing, while at 10:30 a.m., supporters of Bernie Sanders will hold a press conference.
- At 4 p.m., the convention comes to order. The evening session will include speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama.
Find out more with the full schedule of convention events:
Here are the stories we're following for you:
- Will the Democrats be able to unite in the wake of the ouster of party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz? And what about the selection of Tim Kaine as Hillary Clinton’s running mate?
Here’s a look back at Sunday’s highlights:
- Capital Tonight looks at whether either Julián and Joaquin Castro have what it takes to replace Wasserman Schultz as party chair.
- And the Democrats fight for unity as the convention opens in the City of Brotherly Love.
Full List of Speakers (Bios per DNC):
- Pam Livengood - Pam and her family of Keene, N.H. have been personally affected by the growing substance abuse epidemic and are guardians for their grandson because of their daughter’s struggle with addiction. Pam raised the issue with Hillary while participating at a round-table during the first trip to New Hampshire.
- Karla & Francisca Ortiz - Karla is an American citizen from Las Vegas, NV but her parents, including her mother, Francisca, are undocumented and live in fear of deportation. Karla met Hillary Clinton in Nevada and was featured in the campaign ad, Brave.
- Anastasia Somoza - Anastasia of New York, NY, along with her twin sister, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia when she was born and is an advocate for Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anastasia interned for Hillary Clinton in her U.S. Senate office and on the 2000 campaign for senate. Anastasia first met President Bill Clinton in 1993 at a town hall meeting for kids.
- DREAMer Astrid Silva
- Sen. Bernie Sanders
- First Lady Michelle Obama