God was on display at the GOP convention

Trump, Vance to hold first post-convention rally in Michigan

Donald Trump and JD Vance will hold a post-convention rally in battleground Michigan. Riding a wave of momentum after leaving the GOP convention here in Wisconsin, Trump and Vance will hold their first campaign rally after accepting the Republican nominations for president and vice president. It will also be the first Trump rally since last weekend’s assassination attempt at an outdoor event in Pennsylvania. The GOP nominees will address voters in Grand Rapids — with Michigan viewed as one of the most important battlegrounds in the 2024 election.

Vance reassures social conservatives’ role in GOP

Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance says social conservatives have a seat at the GOP table “and always will.” The day after accepting his party’s VP nomination, Vance spoke at an evangelical Christian breakfast. He shared about his path from atheism to Christian faith as he sought to reassure the importance of social conservatives. Vance acknowledged the disappointment and grumbling from many pro-life Republicans about this year’s party platform that de-emphasized abortion. He said that social conservatives will be welcome in the GOP as long as he and Donald Trump have influence in the party.

Republicans leave convention with confidence, Dems in disarray

Republicans are leaving their national convention with confidence, while Democrats remain in disarray after Joe Biden’s debate performance. It’s a tale of two different parties and presidential campaigns three and-a-half months before Election Day. Republicans used this week’s convention here in Wisconsin to unite behind Donald Trump, who enjoys a lead in both national and battleground state polls. Democrats, meanwhile, remain uneasy about Joe Biden at the top of their ticket three weeks after his disastrous debate. And new polls show a majority of Democrats want Biden to withdraw from the race.

Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination for a third time

Trump recalls assassination attempt in RNC acceptance speech

Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party’s presidential nomination less than a week after a failed assassination attempt. The former president opened his address by describing the attempt on his life. In a quiet, personal message, he said he was alive “by the grace of God.” Trump then shifted to a more typical political speech promising to restore American prosperity and security, saying “we must first rescue our nation from failed and even incompetent leadership.”

Trump to formally accept GOP presidential nomination

It’s Donald Trump’s big night at the Republican National Convention. The former president has been here in the convention hall each night this week, but he’ll address the crowd –and the country– for the first time at this convention as he accepts the Republican Party’s presidential nomination for a third time. After surviving an assassination attempt last weekend, he told the Washington Examiner that he had rewritten his speech for tonight’s convention finale to focus more on national unity than on Joe Biden’s policies.

Vance not committing to VP debate yet with Dems in disarray

Trump running mate JD Vance is not committing yet to a debate with Vice President Harris. After Vance was nominated as the GOP vice presidential nominee here at the party convention, Harris accepted a third debate date offered by CBS News and encouraged Vance to accept. But the Trump campaign says it’s too soon to discuss the debate because Democrats don’t formally have their nominees and President Biden could still drop out of the race. The president has insisted he’s not leaving despite growing pressure from Democrats for him to step aside.

Accepting VP nomination, Vance promises not to forget his roots

Vice presidential nominee JD Vance believes that the Republican party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans.  In his acceptance speech here at the GOP convention, Vance cast himself as a fighter for working-class Americans who feel left behind. He shared his life story — going from childhood poverty to the halls of Congress. And he made a direct appeal to Rust Belt voters — specifically naming Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The 39-year-old Vance also emphasized the youth he brings to the Trump ticket, noting that Joe Biden has been a Washington politician longer than he’s been alive.

Republicans label Biden as a weak commander-in-chief

Day 3 of the Republican National Convention focused on national security and foreign policy. Wednesday night’s program here at the RNC offered many critiques of President Biden as a weak commander-in-chief and head of state. Convention speakers promised that Donald Trump would strengthen America’s position in the world and secure the southern border.

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.