What to Watch Wednesday Night

Good evening from Philadelphia, where President Obama will address his final convention while in office, as he seeks to firm his legacy both by trumpeting his accomplishments to the American public and by ensuring he is replaced by a Democrat to prevent it from being undone. The evening will feature Obama returning the favor Clinton did for him when she worked to unite the party behind him after their bitter 2008 primary. Obama has been itching to take it to Donald Trump, viewing his pessimistic view of the world as a direct rejection of his “hope and change” message from his first campaign. Obama will also be one of the key validators of Clinton’s credentials to be president, and will join a long list of speakers who will make the “experience” argument on her behalf.

Also speaking to Clinton’s record Wednesday night are Vice President Joe Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg—who will speak as a Republican-turned-independent-turned-Clinton-endorser—and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta. The program also features a long section highlighting a number of key Democratic priorities, including gun control, women’s rights, and LGBT rights.

What you missed today: Donald Trump tiring of not being the center of attention

What you’ll hear tonight: Testimonials to Clinton’s qualifications for the job of president

What you’ll want to look out for during the speeches: Will Obama mention Donald Trump by name?

Read the best from the convention below and check Time.com for updates all night:

Must Reads

Hillary Clinton Haunted by Past Support for Trade Deals
Ally’s statement causes uproar [TIME]

Meet Jill Stein, the Green Party Foe of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Unapologetic opposition that could be pivotal on Election Day [TIME]

Donald Trump Calls on Russia to Hack Hillary Clinton’s Emails
‘Russia, if you’re listening…’ [TIME]

Donald Trump Wanted a ‘Showbiz’ Convention. Hillary Clinton Got One.
Celebrities turn out for Clinton [TIME]

Obama’s Mission: Do Unto the Clintons What They Have Done for Him
After a 12-year whirlwind, Obama looks to pay it forward [Washington Post]

Sound Off

“Russia, if you’re listening I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing. I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press.” — Donald Trump encouraging Russia to hack Clinton’s emails Wednesday

Bits and Bites

Tim Kaine Makes First Solo Appearance Since Veep Pick [TIME]

Donald Trump’s Comments Make Dictionary Lookups for ‘Treason’ Spike

See Every Celebrity We Have Spotted at the Democratic Convention So Far [TIME]

Former New York Mayor Calls for Electronic Monitoring of Watch List [TIME]

Speaker Paul Ryan Calls on ‘Global Menace’ Russia to ‘Stay Out of This Election’ [TIME]