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Thursday, 173,181.To stir and empower, the third night of the Democratic National Convention spoke to the diverse coalition of young Americans, women and middle-class families the party needs to turn out by Nov. 3 if Joe BidenJoe BidenHarris pledges to fight for country's ideals in accepting VP nomination Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress Democratic stars unleash fury of assaults on Trump MORE hopes to defeat President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Memo: Obama enters battle, enraging Trump Harris pledges to fight for country's ideals in accepting VP nomination Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress MORE. With reminders of America’s rich history, entreaties to “vote like our lives depend on it, because they do,” and calls to battle, such as former President Obama’s admonition, “Do not let them take away your power,” the party hammered home what it sees as the stakes in the 2020 election: “Vote.”  The Hill: Biden tonight will accept the nomination, deliver the convention’s closing address and challenge Trump, reports The Hill’s Amie Parnes. The star turns by Obama and Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisThe Memo: Obama enters battle, enraging Trump Harris pledges to fight for country's ideals in accepting VP nomination Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress MORE (D-Calif.) held historical significance for the party, which is proud of America’s first black president and eager to elect the nation’s first woman of color as vice president. Their administration would once again confront climate change by putting the United States back in the Paris climate accord; create “green 21st Century jobs” and devote 40 percent of federal climate change investments in “vulnerable communities,” said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamMichelle Lynn Lujan GrishamOvernight Energy: Lawyers question public lands chief move leaving himself in power | DNC removes measure calling for end of fossil fuel subsidies from platform | Louisiana aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 The Hill's Convention Report: Harris to make history accepting VP nod The Hill's Morning Report - Jill Biden urges country to embrace her husband MORE. Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenDemocratic stars unleash fury of assaults on Trump Warren praises Biden, Harris policies: 'I love a good plan' The Hill's Convention Report: Harris to make history accepting VP nod MORE (D-Mass.), speaking from a Massachusetts preschool classroom, assured the audience, “I love a good plan, and Joe Biden has some really good plans.” She said the former vice president would “make the wealthy pay their fair share,” adding that Biden’s administration would address “racial inequities” and “corruption” in Washington. Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonThe Memo: Obama enters battle, enraging Trump Harris pledges to fight for country's ideals in accepting VP nomination Pelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress MORE, dressed in suffragette-white, asked Democrats to vote “for the jobs that Joe Biden’s plan will create...vote for law enforcement…vote for justice.” And she ruefully reminded Americans that voter turnout to sweep Trump out of the Oval Office has to be massive. We need numbers so overwhelming, Trump can’t sneak or steal his way to victory.”  Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress Democratic stars unleash fury of assaults on Trump Over 50 current, former law enforcement professionals sign letter urging Congress to decriminalize marijuana MORE (D-Calif.), also attired in white, assured Democrats that the House majority will be larger after November, that Democrats can recapture the Senate majority and that impediments to progressive change, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellPelosi paints Trump and McConnell as twin impediments to progress Over 50 current, former law enforcement professionals sign letter urging Congress to decriminalize marijuana Clyburn bashes Postal cuts: It's a service, not a business MORE (R-Ky.) and Trump, will be swept aside come January. Anthony MORE (N.J.), former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegOvernight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' Clinton gets her I-told-you-so moment Maher says he's concerned Biden is not 'comfortably ahead' MORE of Indiana, California Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin NewsomOvernight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' Wildfires prompt evacuations in California's wine country 18 states committed to Trump's expanded unemployment plan: report MORE, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsKeisha Lance BottomsOvernight Health Care: Senate leaves until September without coronavirus relief deal | US records deadliest day of summer | Georgia governor drops lawsuit over Atlanta's mask mandate Georgia governor drops lawsuit over Atlanta's mask mandate Black women are ambitious — that's why we need more in office MORE, Sen. Tammy BaldwinTammy Suzanne BaldwinOvernight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' Obamas, Clintons to headline Biden's nominating convention Democrats try to force Trump to boost medical supplies production MORE (Wis.), Sen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthOvernight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' With Biden, advocates sense momentum for lifting abortion funding ban Chris Wallace: Kamala Harris 'not far to the left despite what Republicans are gonna try to say' MORE (Ill.), Sen. Chris CoonsChristopher (Chris) Andrew CoonsOvernight Defense: Trump announces 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran | Uniformed personnel at Dem convention under investigation | Netanyahu calls reported F-35 deal 'fake news' Andy Cohen to host Democratic convention after-party featuring celebrity performances Democrats officially nominate Biden for president MORE (Del.), and entrepreneur Andrew YangAndrew YangYang criticizes 'patronizing element' of Democratic messaging ahead of convention speech Study begins in Germany of universal basic income Biden rides high, but faces angst-filled party MORE. … Melania TrumpMelania TrumpTrump campaign sues three Iowa counties over absentee mailings Trump campaign sues New Jersey over mail-in voting Far-right activist Laura Loomer wins Florida GOP primary MORE to address GOP convention from the Rose Garden next week (The Associated Press).THE HILL CONVENTIONS 2020 Join The Hill at our virtual 2020 Conventions Hub Join The Hill at our virtual 2020 Conventions Hub — your digital headquarters for exciting events and the latest conventions news. Across the Capitol complex, Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerDemocrats use convention to preempt Trump challenges Biden compares relationship with Harris to one with Obama: We trust each other The Hill's Convention Report: Democrats gear up for Day Two of convention MORE (D-N.Y.) called on the Postal Service’s board of governors to release details on the selection process and appointment of DeJoy. In a letter to board Chairman Robert Duncan, the Senate Democratic leader urged them to be "fully transparent" about DeJoy’s selection as he is not a career USPS employee and is, instead, a Trump donor. With that in mind, House Democrats unveiled legislation on Wednesday that would require same-day processing for mail-in ballots and give the cash-strapped Postal Service a $25 billion infusion while erasing changes pursued by the agency’s new leader, an ally of Trump (Reuters). The Hill: White House chief of staff Mark MeadowsMark Randall MeadowsMeadows says postmaster general did not discuss pausing changes with Trump McConnell: Senate unlikely to pass stand-alone Postal Service bill On The Money: S&P; closes at new record high | Democrats press for vote on unemployment boost | IRS will send interest payments to 14 million taxpayers MORE says the postmaster general did not discuss with Trump pausing Postal Service operational changes. IN FOCUS/SHARP TAKESCORONAVIRUS: A major assertion during the Democratic National Convention this week is that Trump made the coronavirus pandemic worse in the United States and that the administration lacks a national strategy to contain COVID-19 while other nations adopted strict measures and made progress against the virus. Trump, during an evening press briefing, argued on Wednesday without specifics that locking down the economy and closing schools creates depression and difficulty “far more, I would say, than is caused by the virus itself.” A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that nearly 7 in 10 Americans say the U.S. response to the coronavirus outbreak makes them feel “embarrassed” and 62 percent believe the president could be doing more to fight the spread of COVID-19. Hill.TV’s “Rising” program features news and interviews at http://thehill.com/hilltv or on YouTube at 10:30 a.m. ET at Rising on YouTube.ELSEWHERE➔ International: The United States will demand Thursday that all United Nations sanctions be reimposed against Iran, Trump said.