CGTN America
WATCH LIVE
  • CHINA
  • AMERICA
  • AFRICA
  • EUROPE
SOCIAL:
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • X
  • Instagram

AMERICA

latest news
HAPPENING NOW
Watch the livestream of CGTN newscasts
watch live now
  • Watch Live
  • Digital Originals
  • World Today
  • UN Insider
  • Global Business
    • AI in Focus
    • By Design
    • Going Green
    • Inside & Out
    • On The Move
    • Starting Block
    • Women at Work
  • The Heat
    • The Heat Podcast
  • Podcasts
  • China 24
    • Digital Hub
    • Pandas
  • Americas Now
    • Americas Now Podcast
    • Game Changer
    • Urban Voices
    • Latin America
  • Full Frame
    • Podcast-Full Frame
    • Recipe for Life
    • China Unknown
  • Big Story
    • Podcast-Big Story
  • About Us
    • CGTN TV Schedule
    • Careers
    • Awards
    • Anchors/Correspondents
    • Contact Us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • X
  • Instagram
  • Watch Live
  • Digital Originals
  • World Today
  • UN Insider
  • Global Business
    • AI in Focus
    • By Design
    • Going Green
    • Inside & Out
    • On The Move
    • Starting Block
    • Women at Work
  • The Heat
    • The Heat Podcast
  • Podcasts
  • China 24
    • Digital Hub
    • Pandas
  • Americas Now
    • Americas Now Podcast
    • Game Changer
    • Urban Voices
    • Latin America
  • Full Frame
    • Podcast-Full Frame
    • Recipe for Life
    • China Unknown
  • Big Story
    • Podcast-Big Story
  • About Us
    • CGTN TV Schedule
    • Careers
    • Awards
    • Anchors/Correspondents
    • Contact Us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
More from CGTN Global
  • CHINA
  • AMERICA
  • AFRICA
  • EUROPE
  • The 2016 Democratic National Convention

  • The DNC in Philly 

First for women: Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for president
First for women: Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic nomination for president

Introduced warmly by her daughter Chelsea, Hillary Rodham Clinton made history Thursday night in accepting the Democratic nomination for president of the United States.

The Heat: Reviewing the Democratic National Convention
The Heat: Reviewing the Democratic National Convention

“I will be a President for Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. For the struggling, the striving and the successful. For those who vote for me and those who don’t. For all Americans toge…

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic party nomination at Philly convention
Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic party nomination at Philly convention

The world literally converged in Philadelphia this week. The DNC and this presidential election may be taking place on U.S. soil, but people outside its borders are paying close attention.

An interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the DNC
An interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the DNC

An interview with civil rights legend Reverend Jesse Jackson about race relations in the U.S., what each political party brings to the table, and the nation’s journey since the 1960s.

Behind the scenes at the DNC
Behind the scenes at the DNC

On social media, CCTV America’s Lisa Chiu is bringing us unique and unfiltered perspectives from delegates inside the hall AND protesters out on the street during the 2016 DNC in Philadelphia…

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 4
GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 4

Bernie supporters still straggling; Carole King and Katy Pery; Cheese hats; Women of the Senate; New York in the house; Tribute to fallen police; and Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman to acce…

Democrats divided over Trans-Pacific Partnership
Democrats divided over Trans-Pacific Partnership

Hillary Clinton might go back on her word on TPP, but a lot is at stake as of now.

After speech, Hillary Clinton joins Obama on stage at DNC
After speech, Hillary Clinton joins Obama on stage at DNC

His own legacy on the line, President Barack Obama implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believes in the optimism that drives the nationR…

Behind the scenes at the DNC
Behind the scenes at the DNC

On social media, CCTV America’s Lisa Chiu is bringing us unique and unfiltered perspectives from delegates inside the hall AND protesters out on the street during the 2016 DNC in Philadelphia…

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 3
GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 3

Bernie supporters exodus to the Green Party; tributes to Sen. Harry Reid and vice-president Joe Biden; a focus on gun violence and civil rights; and President Obama passes the torch to Hillary Clin…

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention Day 2
GALLERY: Democratic National Convention Day 2

Celebrities and Democratic luminaries galore; Women celebrate a first; NEVER HILLARY protests continue, but Sanders moves to nominate Clinton by shout-out; and a former president speaks from the he…

GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 1
GALLERY: Democratic National Convention – Day 1

A day beginning with controversy and protest ends with Michelle Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders knocking it out of park for Hillary. Images from the…

Bernie Sanders supporters protest at DNC
Bernie Sanders supporters protest at DNC

Calm and unity may be what Sanders is pushing for, but many Sanders supporters are loudly and clearly pushing back.

A display of diversity among Democratic delegates
A display of diversity among Democratic delegates

Nearly 4,800 people are playing a significant role at this Democratic National Convention. They’re the delegates who’ve nominated Hillary Clinton as their nominee.

History of political conventions in Philadelphia
History of political conventions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has a historic record when it comes to hosting political party conventions.

A look back at Hillary Clinton’s rise to US presidential nominee
A look back at Hillary Clinton’s rise to US presidential nominee

Hillary Clinton is making U.S. history as the first woman to top a major party ticket in a presidential race. Take a look back at how she has achieved it.

The Heat: Democratic National Convention
The Heat: Democratic National Convention

Hillary Clinton is expected to become the first woman chosen to represent one of America’s leading political parties to run for president.

Philadelphia amplifies security during Democratic convention
Philadelphia amplifies security during Democratic convention

As Philadelphia welcomes thousands of Democratic leaders and the party prepares to nominate its presidential candidate, the overwhelming concern is safety.

FBI investigates DNC email hacking; Clinton campaign blames Russia
FBI investigates DNC email hacking; Clinton campaign blames Russia

The FBI said Monday it is investigating how thousands of Democratic National Committee emails were hacked, a breach that Hillary Clinton’s campaign maintains was committed by Russia to benefi…

Schedule of speakers for DNC
Schedule of speakers for DNC

Here is the tentative schedule of speakers each night for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Meet Democratic delegate from Virginia Sue Langley
Meet Democratic delegate from Virginia Sue Langley

What is the process for becoming a Democratic presidential delegate? How do they get to the party’s national convention in Philadelphia?

  • More CCTV America DNC coverage

    Stories on the road to the White House

The Heat: U.S. Presidential Race

Highlights of the 2024 Democratic National Convention

More than 200 content creators invited to the DNC

What to expect at the Democratic Party’s 2024 national convention

The Heat: U.S. Politics

American Democratic politician reflects on Biden and the 2020 election

How Democrats react to this year’s virtual convention

Joe Biden accepts presidential nomination at DNC

Muslim DNC delegate on life before and after Trump

Can Democrats defeat Trump’s divisiveness in 2020?

Khizr Khan, father of U.S. soldier killed in Iraq talks to CCTV America

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic party nomination at Philly convention

  • The 2016 Republican National Convention

Trump acceptance speech promises safer, richer America
Trump acceptance speech promises safer, richer America

Donald Trump has accepted the Republican nomination for president, promising anxious Americans that they will be safer and richer if he is elected in November.

Fact check on Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Fact check on Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

Despite promising the truth and nothing else in his convention speech, Donald Trump presented the nation with a series of previously debunked claims and some new ones Thursday night — about the U.S…

Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president
Trump accepts the Republican nomination for president

Introduced by his daughter Ivanka, Donald J. Trump addressed the Republican National Convention Thursday to formally accept their nomination for president of the United States.

On the ground at the RNC in Cleveland
On the ground at the RNC in Cleveland

Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes at the RNC from CCTV America Digital Producer Elizabeth Shell.

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Four
GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Four

Demonstrations for and against, police officers take a break, scary masks and Donald J. Trump accepted his party’s nomination… images from inside the hall and out on the street.

The uneasy marriage of pop and politics
The uneasy marriage of pop and politics

Political protest has provided fertile material for some of the most famous songs ever. But trying to connect to voters through music can badly backfire.

Protestors show opposition to Trump during convention
Protestors show opposition to Trump during convention

All over Cleveland this week viewers can see opponents of Donald Trump trying to make their case.

Trump’s nomination inspires long-time supporters
Trump’s nomination inspires long-time supporters

Many of Donald Trump’s supporters have been passionate about his candidacy from the beginning.

Trump staffer Meredith McIver claims responsibility for passages in Melania Trump’s speech
Trump staffer Meredith McIver claims responsibility for passages in Melania Trump’s speech

Meredith McIver, a Trump Organization staff writer says she made a “mistake” in including passages from a Michelle Obama speech in Melania Trump’s convention speech.

Donald Trump becomes official Republican candidate
Donald Trump becomes official Republican candidate

When Donald Trump received enough delegate votes to make him the official nominee, there was obviously a great sigh of relief in the hall — not just from Trump and his family.

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Three
GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Three

Colliding protests, a helicopter, burning flags, convention kitsch, and Ted Cruz still refuses to endorse Trump. Images from inside the hall and out on the street during the 2016 RNC in Cleveland.

Trump’s worldviews leave international community asking questions
Trump’s worldviews leave international community asking questions

Trump has questioned U.S. commitments to NATO, famously mused whether Japan and the Republic of Korea should pursue nuclear weapons, and hinted at a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to take …

Trump campaign dismisses criticism of Melania Trump speech
Trump campaign dismisses criticism of Melania Trump speech

The Trump campaign on Tuesday dismissed criticism that MelaniaTrump directly lifted two passages nearly word-for-word from the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democra…

Cleveland’s economy in spotlight during Republican convention
Cleveland’s economy in spotlight during Republican convention

Cleveland hosts of this year’s Republican National Convention is hoping that the global attention on the city will attract both short-term business and longer term investment.

Pinning down Trump’s economic policy
Pinning down Trump’s economic policy

He’s one of the world’s richest men, fond of telling crowds how he’s the ultimate dealmaker. According to one poll, voters think he’s a better bet for handling the economy t…

With roll call, Republicans officially nominate Donald J. Trump for president
With roll call, Republicans officially nominate Donald J. Trump for president

Following a campaign and primary season contentious and controversial, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday to be their official nominee for president of the United States.

The Heat: Republican National Convention
The Heat: Republican National Convention

Controversy overshadows the first day as Republican’s gather to nominate Donald Trump to be the next U.S. President.

GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Two
GALLERY: Republican National Convention – Day Two

Heated demonstrations and a final roll call makes Donald J. Trump the official Republican nominee for President. Images and video from inside the hall and out on day two of the 2016 Republican Nati…

Republican convention kicks off in Cleveland
Republican convention kicks off in Cleveland

The Republican National Convention kicked off in Cleveland on Monday with Donald Trump positioned to get his party’s presidential nomination and demonstrators protesting his candidacy outside…

Speaking schedule for fourth night of RNC ‘Make America One Again’ theme
Speaking schedule for fourth night of RNC ‘Make America One Again’ theme

Here is the tentative schedule of speakers for the last day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.

PHOTOS: Republican National Convention – Day One
PHOTOS: Republican National Convention – Day One

Images from inside the hall and out on the street during day one of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.

Year of Trump: Guide to the Republican National Convention
Year of Trump: Guide to the Republican National Convention

The 2016 Republican National Convention, kicking off Monday, will be like no other. Just ask Donald Trump, who’s promised a “monumentally magnificent” display of stagecraft at the…

Donald Trump’s “tough talk” fueling racial tensions
Donald Trump’s “tough talk” fueling racial tensions

Some have said the Republican Presidential candidate is helping to fan the flames [of racial tensions]. His rival Hillary Clinton is leading among Hispanic, Asian and African American voters while …

One hundred nude women pose for Spencer Tunic art project near RNC site
One hundred nude women pose for Spencer Tunic art project near RNC site

One hundred women posed au naturel for American photographer Spencer Tunick near the site of the Republican National Convention on Sunday (July 17), one day before the event officially kicks off in…

Republican National Convention to kick off on Monday
Republican National Convention to kick off on Monday

It’s all coming together in Cleveland for the 2016 Republican Convention, the official party gathering to nominate their candidate for president of the United States.

Cleveland ramps up security ahead of Convention
Cleveland ramps up security ahead of Convention

Security heightened on Sunday in the US city of Clevelend, where the Republican National Convention was due to kick off on Monday.

  • More CCTV America convention coverage

    Stories on the road to the White House

RNC wraps up packed convention

Who is J.D. Vance, Trump’s vice presidential running mate?

The view from protests outside the 2024 Republican National Convention

VP Mike Pence to headline RNC’s third night

The Heat: Republican National Convention

American Democratic politician reflects on Biden and the 2020 election

Khizr Khan, father of U.S. soldier killed in Iraq talks to CCTV America

The Heat: Republican National Convention Recap

Republican Convention wraps up in Cleveland

Republican National Convention: Wrap-up PHOTOS

Fact check on Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

Trump acceptance speech promises safer, richer America

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print

Related

See the difference
EXPLORE MORE
  • CHINA
  • AMERICA
  • AFRICA
  • EUROPE
LANGUAGES:
ESPAÑOL | FRANÇAIS | العربية | РУССКИЙ
  • Home
  • CES: Exclusive web coverage from Consumers Electronics Show
  • Chinese America
  • Current job openings
  • Former NBA player Scottie Pippen supports Chinese community
  • Iranian foreign minister on nuclear talks, ISIS, social media and trust
  • Mexican startup engineers vegan leather
  • Subscribe to The Heat Podcast
  • Summary of Ferguson grand jury testimony
  • The big stories CGTN America covered in 2015
  • Timeline: the US and NATO’s 13 Years In Afghanistan
  • Timeline: US, EU sanctions against Russia
  • U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
  • U.S. ends duty-free rule for cheap Chinese imports
  • U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders projected winner of Nevada caucuses
  • Year in Review: What trended on CGTN America in 2014
  • CGTN TV Schedule
  • Watch Live
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
© 2016 CGTN America. Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT