SHOT: Clinton initiates DNC takeover.

On Thursday, Brandon Davis, the former national political director for the Services Employees International Union, came in as the new chief of staff – and was introduced at an all-staff meeting by Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook.

DNC CEO Amy Dacey, a longtime Clinton ally, will expand her role to include more general election responsibilities, according to a Democratic official with ties to the DNC and Clinton. Jen O’Malley Dillon, a former deputy campaign manager for President Barack Obama’s re-election efforts, will continue planning for the general election and serve in a senior advising role.

And more Clinton staffers are set to move over to the DNC.

“There are already people that have begun formally moving over to the DNC payroll from the Clinton campaign,” a Clinton aide said. “That will continue. That is at various levels of seniority.”

CHASER: Sanders loses convention leverage.

This is Clinton’s party now.