Biden tests positive for COVID-19 campaigning in Nevada

President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas. After experiencing “mild symptoms” during his trip to Nevada, the president tested positive for the virus. A statement from the White House press secretary says the president will “self-isolate” at home in Delaware and “will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.” Before his infection was announced, Mr. Biden greeted diners at a Las Vegas restaurant. The illness comes as the president faces increasing pressure from Democrats to end his re-election bid.

VP nominee JD Vance to address Republicans at convention

Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is the headliner tonight at the Republican National Convention.
Vance will be in the convention spotlight two days after being named Donald Trump’s running mate. He not only will be addressing the party faithful here in Wisconsin, but introducing himself to the country. Vance is expected to lean heavily on his life story — going from childhood poverty to the halls of Congress. His speech comes on Day 3 of the convention, which is focused on foreign policy and national security.

Poll: majority of Dems want Biden to withdraw from race

A new poll shows Democrats are unhappy with Joe Biden at the top of their ticket. While Republicans rally around Donald Trump here at the GOP convention, nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate someone else. Those are the findings of a new AP-NORC poll. For the past three weeks, the president has been working to salvage his re-election campaign after a dismal debate. And these poll results contradict Mr. Biden’s claim that “average Democrats” are still with him even if some “big names” want him to step aside.

Former Trump foe Haley offers “strong endorsement, period.”

Former Ambassador Nikki Haley has thrown her support behind one-time rival Donald Trump. Haley took the convention stage and immediately set aside her differences with Trump and offered her “strong endorsement.’ Then she spoke directly to her faithful supporters, saying don’t have to agree 100 percent of the time to vote for Trump. Haley said she and Trump agree more than they disagree, and claimed that a unified Republican party is essential for saving the country.

Former GOP rivals rally around Trump at RNC convention

VP Harris congratulates JD Vance, offers debate invitation

Republican JD Vance and Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken after the Ohio senator was named Donald Trump’s running mate. The vice president reached out to Vance after he became the GOP vice presidential nominee. She left a congratulatory voicemail. He returned the call and the two exchanged pleasantries. Harris urged Vance to accept a debate invitation either next week or next month. According to people familiar with the matter, the two campaigns are still working on terms for a debate. Meanwhile, Vance will be the keynote speaker here at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, when he will formally accept the vice presidential nomination.

A late addition, Nikki Haley to speak at GOP convention

Donald Trump’s biggest rival during the primaries will speak at the Republican National Convention tonight. Former Governor and Ambassador Nikki Haley was not initially invited to the convention, but was added to tonight’s speaking schedule. After a bitter primary battle with Trump, Haley eventually instructed her delegates to vote for the former president and she issued a public call for party unity.

Vance officially becomes the GOP vice presidential nominee

Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio is officially on the 2024 Republican ticket. GOP delegates cheered as Senator Vance entered the convention hall, where he was formally nominated. Vance made headlines after Saturday’s shooting at the Trump rally when he accused the Biden campaign’s rhetoric of leading “directly” to the attempted assassination. Trump officials believe Vance could boost the ticket in western PA, which neighbors his home state of Ohio.

RNC opens with VP announcement, Trump appearance

The first day of the Republican National Convention featured a vice presidential announcement and a surprise appearance by Donald Trump. This four-day nominating convention opened with GOP delegates voting for their 2024 ticket. Monday night’s program featured a rousing appearance by Trump who had a bandage on his right ear. He arrived at the convention riding a wave of momentum stemming from Joe Biden’s debate fallout, court rulings in his favor, and a failed assassination attempt.

Trump appears triumphantly at RNC with bandaged ear

Former President Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention’s opening night with a bandage over his right ear. Two days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump entered the convention hall here in Milwaukee to chants of “USA” and a cheering, applauding crowd of delegates — thousands of them here in the Fiserv Forum.

Teamsters president addresses RNC on opening night

Night One of the Republican National Convention featured the president of the Teamsters Union. Sean O’Brien told the crowd he was honored to be the first Teamster in the union’s 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention. He said he was here on behalf of working-class Americans. O’Brien did not endorse Donald Trump and the Teamsters may not formally back any candidate, in what would be a blow to Joe Biden, who enjoys union support.

Trump captures majority of delegate votes for GOP nomination

It’s official — Donald Trump has captured the Republican Party presidential nomination. Here on the opening day of the GOP convention, Trump captured a majority of votes from delegates during a roll-call of states. It makes Trump the Republican standard-bearer for the third consecutive election. He reached the necessary threshold with votes from his home state of Florida, announced by his son Eric. And delegates here inside the convention hall cheered wildly as they voiced their support for another Trump term at the White House.

Judge dismisses Trump’s classified docs criminal case

Donald Trump’s classified documents case has been dismissed by a federal judge in Florida. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has thrown out the classified documents charges against Trump, saying the special counsel is not authorized to conduct the prosecution. The ruling is a huge legal victory for the former president and it comes on the opening day of the Republican National Convention here in Wisconsin, where he is set to formally receive the party’s 2024 nomination. In June of last year, Trump pleaded not guilty to mishandling secret documents and obstructing justice.

GOP delegates push to reinstate pro-life platform language

Some pro-life leaders at the GOP convention want changes to the Republican Party’s 2024 platform. Nearly two dozen National Committee Platform delegates are urging the party’s leadership to take a stronger stance for the unborn. They point out that specific pro-life language, which has been included in each GOP platform for nearly 50 years, was removed from the 2024 platform. One of the platform delegates is Tony Perkins, chairman of Family Research Council Action, and he urges grassroots conservatives to express their support for keeping the Republican Party “solidly pro-life” by signing a petition to the RNC.

Biden campaign grapples with balancing act after Trump shooting

President Biden and his campaign face a balancing act following the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. The president’s re-election team is grappling with how to manage both the political fallout of the shooting and compete in the ongoing race for the White House against Donald Trump. Out of respect, the Biden campaign suspended its communications and TV ads on Saturday and the president’s scheduled travel to Texas was postponed. White House and campaign officials are trying to figure the best path forward for Joe Biden — both as the sitting president in a time of tragedy and as a candidate trying to defeat Trump in November.

Republican National Convention opens in Milwaukee

Trump picks Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as running mate

Donald Trump has selected Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio to be his running mate. Waiting until the first day of the Republican National Convention here in Wisconsin, the former president announced Vance as his vice presidential pick. He’s a 39-year-old lawmaker who’s relatively new to national politics. A one-time Trump critic, Vance is now a staunch champion of the “Make America Great Again” agenda. Trump said Vance “will be strongly focused” on workers and farmers, especially in the all-important states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Biden orders security review for Republican National Convention

President Biden is ordering a review of all security measures around this week’s Republican National Convention after the Trump assassination attempt. Flanked by his top law enforcement and homeland security officials, President Biden said he was committed to providing former President Trump with every necessary protective measure. He also is taking steps to keep the GOP convention safe here in Milwaukee. Not only is the president demanding a “thorough and swift” FBI review of the shooting, he’s calling for an independent review of the security at Saturday’s rally “to assess exactly what happened.”

Biden calls for unity, orders “thorough and swift” review of Trump shooting

President Biden is calling for American unity in the aftermath of deadly gun violence at Donald Trump’s campaign rally. A day after the shooting in Pennsylvania, the president continues to denounce the violence. Mr. Biden said unity is “the most elusive goal of all.” He also said he was “sincerely grateful” that Donald Trump is recovering from his injury, and is making sure the former president has every protective measure he needs.

After shooting, Trump thanks God for saving his life

Former President Trump is thanking God for saving his life from a would-be assassin. A day after being injured by a shooter at a campaign rally, Trump wrote on social media “it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening.” He offered prayers and love for the other shooting victims. He went on to say “We will fear not, but instead remain resilient in our faith and defiant in the face of wickedness.” The former president said he looks forward to addressing the nation from this week’s Republican National Convention here in Wisconsin. GC, Milwaukee.

RNC, Trump officials say convention will proceed after shooting

Secret Service faces questions after Trump rally shooting

The Secret Service is facing questions in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Members of both political parties, including Joe Biden and Donald Trump, are praising the fast action of Secret Service agents. But there also are serious questions being asked how a gunman could have gotten so close to the former president and fired so many shots — one of them striking Trump in the ear. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the chairman of the House Oversight Committee said there would be hearings to investigate what happened.

Biden speaks with Trump after shooting, calls for unity

President Biden spoke with Donald Trump following an attack on the former president at a Pennsylvania rally. The president was at church in Delaware Saturday evening when shots were fired at the Trump rally. After learning of the incident and getting briefed by officials, Mr. Biden condemned the attack. He also spoke to Trump by phone and said he was grateful to hear that he was safe. Mr. Biden called for unity and later returned to the White House to continue monitoring developments following the assassination attempt.

Former U.S. presidents react to Trump assassination attempt

Three former American presidents issued statements following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Bill Clinton wrote that violence has no place in America, especially in our political process.” He said he and Hillary are “thankful that President Trump is safe.” George W. Bush, who described the attack as cowardly, said he and Laura “are grateful that President Trump is safe.” And Barack Obama said “we should all be relieved that…[Trump]…wasn’t seriously hurt, and that he and Michelle wish him a “quick recovery.” Obama also said the country should “use this moment to recommit ourselves to civility and respect in our politics.”