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Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York University
Read full article: Donald Trump's youngest son has enrolled at New York UniversityFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has begun his first year of college this week at New York University, his father said Wednesday.
Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic convention
Read full article: Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic conventionTeamsters union members will host Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in the near future.
Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention
Read full article: Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political conventionCities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction.
Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race
Read full article: Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 raceDonald Trump has unleashed a barrage of attack lines against his likely new Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
Read full article: With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivalsDeep-blue Milwaukee’s downtown turned red as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state.
From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for both
Read full article: From a media perspective, it was a tale of two Trump speeches — and long enough for bothIn the eyes of much of the media, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing with his acceptance speech at the Republican national convention.
Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runs
Read full article: Project 2028: GOP officials jockey during Republican National Convention for future White House runsThere is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders.
What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its fourth day in Milwaukee
Read full article: What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its fourth day in MilwaukeeThe Republican National Convention culminates with former President Donald Trump expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination.
Heavily armed security boats patrol winding Milwaukee River during GOP convention
Read full article: Heavily armed security boats patrol winding Milwaukee River during GOP conventionSecurity planners for the Republican National Convention have had to contend with the winding river that snakes through downtown Milwaukee and near the Fiserv Center convention site.
In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path
Read full article: In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable pathAuthorities haven't established why a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man attempted to assassinate former President Trump last week.
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
Read full article: Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police say
Read full article: Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police sayMilwaukee's police chief says five Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot at a man who was wielding two knives near the convention, killing him.
2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigration
Read full article: 2024 Election Latest: RNC enters second day with focus shifting to immigrationThe Republican National Convention's second day is in full swing — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties
Read full article: The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state partiesDemocrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states.
On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?
Read full article: On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?In a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have dominated media discussions for a week or two.
Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza
Read full article: Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in GazaProtests around the Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee have been peaceful and without any major problems.
The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Republican National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin to formally nominate former President Donald Trump as the GOP nominee.
Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC after assassination attempt heightens security fears
Read full article: Donald Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC after assassination attempt heightens security fearsFormer President Donald Trump has arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention a day after he was targeted in an attempted assassination at a campaign event.
Trump supporters meet in Palm Beach after shooting FBI described as attempted assassination
Read full article: Trump supporters meet in Palm Beach after shooting FBI described as attempted assassinationAfter a shooting the FBI described as an attempted assassination, former President Donald Trump was in New Jersey Sunday when he announced on Truth Social that he looked forward to attending the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.
At a Trump rally, shocking images fill TV screens. Then reporters rush to find out what it means
Read full article: At a Trump rally, shocking images fill TV screens. Then reporters rush to find out what it meansThe images were shocking and available instantly to American television viewers on a hot Saturday evening.
This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania Trump
Read full article: This year's RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC's CEO — but not Melania TrumpFormer first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?
Read full article: The GOP platform calls for 'universal school choice.' What would that mean for students?National Republicans are poised to take up a platform next week that includes “universal school choice.”.
Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short
Read full article: Here's a look at Trump's VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall shortDonald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before, or perhaps at, next month’s Republican National Convention.
GOP Convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for demonstrators
Read full article: GOP Convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for demonstratorsLocal and federal law enforcement agencies have released a security plan for next month's Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that allows people to carry guns inside an outer perimeter and gives protesters a view of the arena.
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
Read full article: Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictionsThe head of the U.S. Secret Service says security plans for the Republican National Convention are still being determined as protesters blasted restrictions they claimed will violate free speech with just weeks until the event.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: June 2, 2024
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: June 2, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Kevin Doyle, of the Consumer Energy Alliance; Raymer Maguire, of the Climate Leadership Engagement Institute; Damian Pardo, a Miami commissioner who represents District 2; Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party; and Kristin Murphy, a teacher at Nova Middle School.
Trump to be sentenced 4 days before Republican National Convention
Read full article: Trump to be sentenced 4 days before Republican National ConventionFormer President Donald Trump’s sentencing on the hush-money conviction is set for July 11 — four days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election Day
Read full article: Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he's not in prison on Election DayDonald Trump may be convicted of a felony and reside in Florida, a state notorious for restricting the voting rights of people with criminal records, but he can still vote as long as he stays out of prison in New York state.
Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican conventionFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the District of Columbia's GOP presidential primaryDonald Trump and Nikki Haley lead the field of candidates competing in the District of Columbia’s Republican presidential primary, which will be held Friday through Sunday.
DeSantis to solicit contributions from top donors at Four Seasons Hotel in Miami
Read full article: DeSantis to solicit contributions from top donors at Four Seasons Hotel in MiamiRight after a glitchy audio stream delayed his announcement, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared on Fox News on Wednesday night to say the social media event to launch his 2024 presidential campaign was a success.
LISTEN: DeSantis announces presidential bid as Navy veteran committed to replacing ‘woke mind virus’
Read full article: LISTEN: DeSantis announces presidential bid as Navy veteran committed to replacing ‘woke mind virus’After his Federal Election Commission filing on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to talk to Elon Musk about his bid to become the 2024 Republican presidential candidate and the next president of the United States.
Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half
Read full article: Judges block Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in halfA panel of judges has temporarily blocked a new requirement passed by state Republican lawmakers that would cut the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville’s Metropolitan Council in half, from 40 members to 20.
Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP convention
Read full article: Milwaukee gets recommendation to host 2024 GOP conventionMilwaukee moved another step closer to hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention when a site selection committee unanimously recommended the event be held there rather than Nashville.
Trump acudirá a convención republicana en Carolina del Norte
Read full article: Trump acudirá a convención republicana en Carolina del NorteEl expresidente Donald Trump ofrecerá un discurso durante la convención anual estatal del Partido Republicano en Carolina del Norte el mes entrante, anunciaron funcionarios del partido el lunes.
Noem's pitch to aid Trump seems to benefit own campaign fund
Read full article: Noem's pitch to aid Trump seems to benefit own campaign fundKristi Noem speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The Republican governor, a close Trump ally, launched a fundraising campaign soon after the election was called for Biden on Saturday. Ryan, a campaign finance lawyer, pointed out that the governor can give a maximum of $2,800 to Trump’s campaign under federal law. Trump's solicitation, though billed as raising money for his legal fight, notes that half of contributions will go to pay off general election campaign debt.
South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair post-convention
Read full article: South Lawn, Rose Garden under repair post-conventionWorkers lay sod on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Washington. The White House South Lawn and its iconic Rose Garden are undergoing extensive re-sodding and other work after last months Republican National Convention turned them into a muddy mess. The Rose Garden repairs come just weeks after the White House completed a major renovation of the garden intended, in part, to improve drainage issues. The day of her speech, Astroturf was placed over the garden lawn because it was deemed a swampy mess. Since the convention, the White House has avoided using the Rose Garden and South Lawn for public events.
Longtime football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom
Read full article: Longtime football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of FreedomIn this image from video, Lou Holtz speaks from Orlando, Fla., during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday he intends to give the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to longtime football coach Lou Holtz. Holtz spent 34 years coaching both college and professional football teams and is perhaps best known for an 11-season stint as Notre Dame's head coach. Holtz ended his career at the University of South Carolina, where he was head coach for six seasons from 1999-2004. Holtz was among those who spoke at last weeks Republican National Convention. In his remarks, Holtz called Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden a Catholic in name only. Biden is a practicing Catholic.
Democrats request Hatch Act probe of Republican convention
Read full article: Democrats request Hatch Act probe of Republican convention(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are seeking an investigation into what they call repeated violations of the federal Hatch Act by members of the Trump administration during last month's Republican National Convention. The 1939 law is intended to limit political activity by federal employees in their official capacity, although it does not apply to the president and vice president. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also spoke to the convention through a video link while in Israel on official travel, and numerous officials used the White House for convention speaking engagements. The Trump White House has taken an ambivalent approach to the ethics rules and norms that guided past administrations. And Wolf and Pompeo now join a lengthy list of other Trump officials who have taken a cavalier approach specifically to the Hatch Act.
'Skeptical': Ernst suggests COVID numbers are inflated
Read full article: 'Skeptical': Ernst suggests COVID numbers are inflatedExperts refute that and new data suggests that the toll is probably significantly higher than the official count. Ernst said she, too, is so skeptical of the official numbers. Of those deaths, 1,125 were reported in Iowa, according to the state website at midday Wednesday. In recent tweets, supporters of QAnon misrepresented CDC figures, stating that the government's health agency had reduced the number of U.S. COVID-19 deaths to just over 9,000. For 6% of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned.
Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratings
Read full article: Current events push 'Black Panther,' Fox News to big ratingsABC had 2.75 million, CBS had 2.4 million, ION Television had 1.3 million, Univision had 1.2 million Fox had 1.1 million and Telemundo had 1 million. Republican National Convention (Thursday), Fox News, 9 million. Republican National Convention (Tuesday), Fox News, 7.9 million. Republican National Convention (Monday), Fox News, 7 million. Republican National Convention (Wednesday), Fox News, 6.9 million.
Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rules
Read full article: Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rulesWith the Washington Monument in the background, a crowd on the South Lawn of the White House watches the Republican National Convention as it plays on a screen on the fourth day of the convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Protesters confront Rand Paul about Breonna Taylor after RNC
Read full article: Protesters confront Rand Paul about Breonna Taylor after RNCWASHINGTON – A crowd of protesters surrounded U.S. Sen. Rand Paul as he was leaving the White House following the Republican National Convention early Friday, shouting for the legislator from Kentucky to acknowledge the shooting of Breonna Taylor. Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight. Protesters could be heard shouting “Say Her Name” before one appears to briefly clash with an officer, pushing him backward and into Paul’s shoulder. Paul kept walking and didn’t appear to have been injured. In a tweet shortly after the incident, the senator thanked Metro police for “literally saving our lives from a crazed mob.”
As political conventions go virtual, so does the chatter
Read full article: As political conventions go virtual, so does the chatterThe pandemic has fundamentally reshaped this year's presidential election, prompting both parties to ditch their traditional arena-style conventions. Instead, what he mostly got in his social media feeds were posts from left-leaning friends, trolls and memes disparaging Republican convention speakers. In South Carolina, one grassroots Trump backer hosted mask-wearing fellow supporters at a watch party in Aiken County. But other Republicans like Emma Scott, a University of South Carolina junior, opted to keep their distance. Scott chairs the South Carolina Federation of College Republicans, which relied on Zoom calls or group messages to stay connected and discuss this weeks speeches.
Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rules
Read full article: Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rulesFew in the audience wore masks when virtually all leading public health professionals, including the administration's, say face coverings play a big part in slowing virus transmission. Public health officials also expressed concern over a march in Washington on Friday to commemorate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Wen, the former Baltimore health official, said the White House event gives the public the false impression that precautions are no longer necessary. Tillis campaign tweeted a picture of the first-term senator wearing a mask on the White House lawn on Thursday before Trumps speech. It was very hard to reconcile those images with what is known about prevention and public health, said Dr. Howard Koh, a public health professor at Harvard and a former assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services under President Barack Obama.
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayPresident Donald Trump speaks from the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. TRUMP LASHES BIDEN ON WHITE HOUSE STAGE The president blasts his Democratic rival as a hapless career politician who will endanger Americans safety as he accepts his partys renomination on a packed and largely maskless South Lawn. SHINZO ABE TO STEP DOWN Japans longest-serving prime minister plans to leave office because of declining health, ending an era marked by strong ties with Trump even as Abes ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China. WE ARE NOT EVEN TRYING NOW Under military command, Brazils once effective but recently declining investigation and prosecution of rainforest destruction by ranchers, farmers and miners has come to a virtual halt, AP finds.
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayVice President Mike Pence shakes hands after speaking on the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. PENCE DEFENDS LAW ENFORCEMENT But the vice president made no mention of the Black Americans killed by police this year as he addressed Republican convention proceedings that unfolded amid new protests against racial injustice. ITS BACK TO SCHOOL IN EUROPE Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, authorities want to narrow learning gaps between haves and have-nots that deepened during virus lockdowns and to get their parents back to work. FIGHTING FOR WHATS RIGHT NBA players didnt come to Disney solely for a restart, they wanted social reform and the Milwaukee Bucks set off a chain of postponements in the sports world.
Convention-covering networks challenged by competing stories
Read full article: Convention-covering networks challenged by competing storiesRepublicans decided the show must go on and, for the most part, television networks followed. The convention is taking place in the shadow of huge stories that are happening right now, CNN's Anderson Cooper said. Networks, after giving extensive coverage to the Democrats last week, are cognizant of being fair to the Republicans. The president has been showing up every night, the president could talk about it. But former Republican Sen. Rick Santorum, also a CNN contributor, said Republicans were there to try and reelect President Trump and that has to continue to remain their focus.
Dissident freed under Obama: Trump 'courage' can stop China
Read full article: Dissident freed under Obama: Trump 'courage' can stop ChinaIn this image from video, Chen Guancheng speaks from Washington, during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)A blind Chinese dissident whose escape to the U.S. was facilitated by the Obama administration is calling on other countries to support President Donald Trump in leading a coalition to stop China's aggression.Standing up to fight unfairness is not easy. After six days holed up inside the American embassy in Beijing, he was taken to a nearby hospital. Help my family and me leave safely," Chen said, appealing again for help from U.S. officials. Clinton prevailed on Chinese officials to allow Chen to leave for the U.S., where he lived in New York after his escape.
WHAT TO WATCH: Trump's moment, Ivanka and Rudy Giuliani
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Trump's moment, Ivanka and Rudy GiulianiWhat to watch on the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention:TRUMPTrump is scheduled to accept his partys renomination in an address from the White House South Lawn. IVANKAThe president will be introduced by his daughter Ivanka Trump, the fourth of his five children to speak during the convention. RUDYDonald Trumps personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to help close out the convention. BIDENThe Democrat has laid low this week but he's scheduled to appear at a virtual fundraiser Thursday. ET (a half-hour earlier than the Democratic convention last week) and runs through 11 p.m.
GOP's focus on Trump leaves scant room for Congress hopefuls
Read full article: GOP's focus on Trump leaves scant room for Congress hopefulsThis isnt a party convention, its a Trump convention, said Rory Cooper, a Republican strategist and former congressional staffer who opposes Trump. If Republicans lose the Senate in November, we should look back at this week as a lost opportunity to introduce the country to more GOP congressional candidates. Scalise made no direct reference to the GOP's faint hopes of regaining the House majority in November's elections. Sean Parnell, a GOP challenger for a Democratic-held seat in western Pennsylvania, didnt specifically ask listeners to award Republicans House control. The inattention to the GOP's congressional efforts might have changed Wednesday when Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, delivered prime-time remarks.
Lobster fisher's pro-Trump speech sets off political spat
Read full article: Lobster fisher's pro-Trump speech sets off political spatPORTLAND, Maine A Maine lobster fisher spoke in favor of President Donald Trump's trade policies during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, earning a rebuke from the state's Democratic party, which faults Trump for hurting the industry. As long as Trump is president, fishing families like mine will have a voice, Joyce said. Maine Democrats said before Joyce's speech on Tuesday that Trump has done more to hurt the lobster fishery than aid it. Trump's trade hostilities with China have taken a valuable market away from the U.S. lobster industry, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra said. Trumps failed trade war with China upended Maines vital lobster industry and turned hardworking lobstermen and women into collateral damage," Marra said.
Trump's convention gives platform to some with fringe views
Read full article: Trump's convention gives platform to some with fringe viewsIn this image from video, Abby Johnson speaks from Washington, during the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. A candidate who has peddled in racist tropes and bizarre QAnon conspiracy theories. President Donald Trump has long surrounded himself with controversial characters who hold out-of-the-mainstream views. Republican Jewish Coalition executive director Matt Brooks applauded the decision, saying her views clearly disqualify her from addressing the convention." So the fact that, in his head he would be more careful around my brown son than my white son, that doesnt actually make me angry.
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayFirst lady Melania Trump arrives to speak to the 2020 Republican National Convention from the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. FIRST LADY MAKES HER CASE FOR TRUMP VOTE Saying hes fighting for you, Melania Trump casts her husband as the best hope for America in a Rose Garden address as the president turns to family to boost his reelection chances. COVID-19S UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE Winter is ending in the Southern Hemisphere and countries like South Africa, Australia, Argentina had a surprise: Their steps against the coronavirus also apparently blocked the flu. ALL A DAUGHTER EVER WANTS IS HER DAD Families of victims of the Christchurch mosque massacre offer moving tributes while the white supremacist who killed them said he wouldnt speak before he is sentenced.
The Latest: Goya CEO removed as GOP convention speaker
Read full article: The Latest: Goya CEO removed as GOP convention speakerWASHINGTON The Latest on the Republican National Convention (all times local):5:15 p.m.A speaker who had been expected to deliver remarks on the third night of the Republican National Convention has been unexpectedly removed from the program hours before airtime. Also unclear is the status of a speech by former professional football player Jack Brewer. Brewer was charged with insider trading by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month. The campaign would not say definitively whether he will speak. Organizers on Tuesday pulled another featured speaker, Angel Mom Mary Ann Mendoza, after she directed her Twitter followers to a series of anti-Semitic, conspiratorial messages hours before her prerecorded segment was set to air.
Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favorite
Read full article: Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favoriteStephen Colbert mimicked poking his head out from under a table after playing a clip of Guilfoyle on CBS' Late Show." I'm glad we already have kids, because I think I was sterilized by that.He called Guilfoyle a vengeful banshee who will haunt your dreams.On The Daily Show, Trevor Noah said Guilfoyle's speech was so loud that Canada called the cops. I want to wish a speedy recovery for anyone who watched the convention on headphones, he said. MSNBC's Morning Joe ran portions of her speech side-by-side with Dwight Schrute's classic award acceptance speech in The Office.Somewhere, Kimmel was taking notes. That stands in contrast to Colbert, who is doing the Late Show live for the two weeks of the convention.
Black GOP House candidate praises Trump in convention speech
Read full article: Black GOP House candidate praises Trump in convention speechOwens, a former NFL player and Fox News commentator, handily won the Republican primary by running to the right of his opponents. The political newcomer is trying to reclaim the suburban Salt Lake City district once held by Mia Love, another Black conservative who was the first Black Republican woman elected to the House. But some Republicans are pushing back on QAnon, and the appearance could become a liability in the swing suburban district. One former Republican state lawmaker called on Owens appearance to be pulled from the convention, saying even the appearance of a connection with QAnon should disqualify him. The convention has featured other Republicans of color as Trump seeks to expand his voting base, including Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and former U.N.
Trump juggles challenges: Hurricane, race riots, pandemic, campaign
Read full article: Trump juggles challenges: Hurricane, race riots, pandemic, campaignWASHINGTON President Donald Trump is juggling mounting challenges: A Category 4 hurricane threatening three states, race riots in two states, the coronavirus pandemic, and the demands of a re-election campaign during the week of the Republican National Convention. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (Copyright 2020 Associated Press)Trump showed disdain on Twitter Wednesday toward the race riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Portland, Oregon. Trump also tweeted about Category 4 Hurricane Laura, which meteorologists National Hurricane Center warned could cause a 20-foot unsurvivable storm surge that could submerge entire towns. Hurricane Laura is a very dangerous and rapidly intensifying hurricane, Trump wrote. All rights reserved)On Tuesday night, Melania Trump promised Trump will continue to fight the invisible enemy until there is a vaccine.
WHAT TO WATCH: Melania, Pompeo and Trump at GOP convention
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Melania, Pompeo and Trump at GOP conventionWhat to watch at the convention Tuesday:TRUMPTrump appeared frequently during the first day of his party’s convention. THE FIRST LADYFirst lady Melania Trump is set to give the marquee address from the Rose Garden. Her speech at the 2016 GOP convention, the night she introduced herself to voters, was well-received but was later found to have included lines that were very close to what former first lady Michelle Obama said in her 2008 speech at the Democratic convention. Two of the president’s children, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump, are scheduled, along with Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Iowa Gov. BIDENUnlike Trump, who planned events to counter the Democratic convention, the Biden campaign has not scheduled its candidate to make appearances during the GOP gathering.
Republican Convention takeaways: All Trump, all the time
Read full article: Republican Convention takeaways: All Trump, all the timeHere are key takeaways from the first night of the convention:AN OMNIPRESENT CONVENTION PRESENCETrump. Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Trump showed he will be omnipresent at the convention, appearing every night and sure to dominate the proceedings. To Trump, the answer to nearly any crisis is almost always more Trump. VIRUS IN REMISSION AT RNCThe Republican National Convention is a testament to the campaign Trump wishes he could run. The speaker ranks on opening night featured familiar Trump validators often featured on his favored cable network, Fox News Channel.
Black Georgia Democrat makes pitch for Trump at RNC
Read full article: Black Georgia Democrat makes pitch for Trump at RNCIn this image from video, Georgia State Rep. Vernon Jones speaks from Washington, during the first night of the Republican National Convention Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Why is a lifelong Democrat speaking at the Republican National Convention? Polls show a close race in Georgia, where Democrats lean heavily on support from Black voters, adding to the pressure on Trump to peel voters away. Jones first announced his support for Trump this spring and all hell broke loose, he said Monday. Other Georgia Democrats quickly blasted Jones endorsement of Trump.
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayAmbassador Nikki Haley speaks during the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. SCOTTISH LEADER WINNING PRAISE Nicola Sturgeons calm and sober response to the coronavirus pandemic is standing in contrast to the sometimes-chaotic approach of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. WE HAVE NO WAY TO FORCE THEM OUT Beiruts massive explosion has fueled widespread anger at Lebanons ruling elite, whose corruption and negligence many blame for the disaster. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SAGA PERSISTS The evangelical school said Jerry Falwell Jr., embroiled in a sex scandal, had offered his resignation as president but then reversed course.
The Latest: Democrats slam Pompeo for GOP speech from Israel
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats slam Pompeo for GOP speech from IsraelWASHINGTON The Latest on the Republican National Convention (all times local):11:15 a.m.Democrats are unloading on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of his planned address to the Republican National Convention from Jerusalem. An aide to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden who has worked for the State Department calls Pompeos Tuesday speech flat out disgraceful. Aide Bill Russo says it's an abuse of taxpayer money.Another top Biden deputy, Kate Bedingfield, blasts Pompeo as President Donald Trumps errand boy and says he has a record of repeated and blatant use of his office for overtly political purposes.Secretaries of state regularly travel abroad on behalf of a U.S. administrations agenda, but Pompeos speech to a party convention from foreign soil is an outlier. Russo mocks Pompeos explanation that he will address the GOP convention on personal time. Russo notes that the speech is still part of official travel and that taxpayer money got him there and is paying for his protection and for the the staff on the ground with him. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and says Pompeos move violates his own policy. Booker referred to Pompeos memos and instructions sent recently to his departments employees.
Teen from video of 2019 Washington protest to address RNC
Read full article: Teen from video of 2019 Washington protest to address RNCWASHINGTON A Kentucky teenager known for video of his interaction with a Native American man during dueling demonstrations at the Lincoln Memorial last year is among Tuesday's speakers at the virtual Republican National Convention. Footage of his confrontation with Nathan Phillips, who was participating in a separate demonstration supporting Native American rights, spread widely online. Video of the encounter showed Sandmann and Phillips standing very close to each other, with Sandmann staring, and at times smiling, at Phillips as Phillips sang and played a drum. "The more we talk about the Democrat policies being pushed by Joe Biden and the radical fringe of his party, the better we are. Brayden Harrington, 13, talked about working to overcome his stutter with support from Biden, who had a severe stutter himself as a child.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden's stance on suburbs twisted at RNC
Read full article: AP FACT CHECK: Biden's stance on suburbs twisted at RNCPATRICIA McCLOSKEY: They want to abolish the suburbs altogether by ending single-family home zoning. President Trump smartly ended this government overreach, but Joe Biden wants to bring it back. videotaped remarks to the remote convention. In 2015, during the Obama administration, a regulation took effect intended to ensure that communities confront racial segregation in housing. The rule did not eliminate zoning for single-family homes in the suburbs. But he does not support requiring municipalities to refrain from building single-family homes as a condition for getting money from HUD the heart of the distorted claims by Trump and the McCloskeys.
GOP delegates open convention to renominate Trump for 2020
Read full article: GOP delegates open convention to renominate Trump for 2020Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, delegates are holding an in-person meeting and roll-call vote in the ballroom of the Charlotte Convention Center before attention turns to prime-time programming. The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who is trailing in national and battleground state polls and under intense pressure to turn the race around. After the Charlotte kickoff, most of the GOP convention will take place in Washington, D.C., at and around the White House, as well as by video. But first comes the official business" in Charlotte, which the party selected in 2018 to host the convention. They're going to have a hard time garnering attention because weve lived with Trump for so long," Brinkley said.
Trump complains of roll call coverage; nets cut speech off
Read full article: Trump complains of roll call coverage; nets cut speech offPresident Donald Trump points out into the audience after speaking during the first day of the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. President Donald Trump complained about spotty coverage of the roll call vote that renominated him as the Republican candidate for president, and some television networks abandoned Trump's informal, 54-minute acceptance speech for aggressive fact-checking. Democrats turned the traditional roll call vote into a well-received television production, with delegates stationed in their home state or territory to proclaim allegiance to Joe Biden. Republicans had 336 delegates a fraction of the normal amount support Trump at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Trump specifically complained about CNN and MSNBC, although he also grumbled that Fox News Channel had announcers talking over the vote.
North Carolina to relax 10-person limit for GOP convention
Read full article: North Carolina to relax 10-person limit for GOP conventionFILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as he addresses delegates during the final day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. North Carolina public health officials told the Republican National Committee the party can have more than 10 people in a room to conduct official convention business while in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina will ease gathering restrictions for the Republican National Convention in Charlotte this month after a push by the national party for the state to be more accommodating. The RNC has estimated it would have no more than 500 delegates per day at the Charlotte Convention Center and the Westin hotel. The back-and-forth between the state and RNC comes amid a months-long battle between Trump and North Carolina's Democratic governor.
No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plans
Read full article: No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plansIll probably do mine live from the White House, Trump said, but he also said it was not locked in. If I use the White House, we save tremendous amounts of money for the government in terms of security, traveling," he said. Biden has been on the convention stage twice as the vice presidential nominee for Barack Obama. Those kinds of effects and approaches could be repeated even without a traditional convention stage in an arena or stadium. Four years later, he walked out to a full outdoor stadium a remarkable scene in the annals of presidential conventions in Denver.
No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plans
Read full article: No hoopla: Virus upends Trump, Biden convention plansRoy Cooper, a Democrat, who wouldnt guarantee the state would lift restrictions on large crowds like the scenes inside a presidential convention arena. Ill probably do mine live from the White House, Trump said, but he also said it was not locked in. Biden has been on the convention stage twice as the vice presidential nominee for Barack Obama. Those kinds of effects and approaches could be repeated even without a traditional convention stage in an arena or stadium. Four years later, he walked out to a full outdoor stadium a remarkable scene in the annals of presidential conventions in Denver.
GOP: Renomination of Trump to be held in private
Read full article: GOP: Renomination of Trump to be held in privateWASHINGTON The vote to renominate President Donald Trump is set to be conducted in private later this month, without members of the press present, a spokeswoman for the Republican National Convention said, citing the coronavirus. While Trump called off the public components of the convention in Florida last month, citing spiking cases of the virus across the country, 336 delegates are scheduled to gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug. 24 to formally vote to make Trump the GOP standard-bearer once more. If the GOP decision stands, it will be the first party nominating convention in modern history to be closed to reporters. Given the health restrictions and limitations in place within the state of North Carolina, we are planning for the Charlotte activities to be closed press Friday, August 21 Monday, August 24, a convention spokeswoman said. The subset of delegates in Charlotte will be casting proxy votes on behalf of the more than 2,500 official delegates to the convention.
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Read full article: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National ConventionTrump and his advisers feared that going forward with big parties and infomercial programming in Florida would ultimately backfire on the president. Trump said he plans to deliver his nomination acceptance speech in an alternate form still to be determined perhaps online. "Im grateful for him and his leadership, and this was the right way to move forward.Joe Gruters, current chair of the Florida Republican Party and a state senator from Sarasota, called it a selfless move." The Charlotte City Council voted in April to accept a $50 million federal grant for convention security. City Attorney Patrick Baker said the city had spent $14 million prepping for the convention so far but expected Charlotte to get reimbursed through the grant.
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Read full article: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National ConventionWASHINGTON President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a flare-up of the coronavirus. To have a big convention is not the right time," Trump said of Jacksonville. Trump moved parts of the GOP convention to Florida last month amid a dispute with North Carolinas Democratic leaders over holding an event indoors with maskless supporters. But those plans were steadily scaled back as virus cases spiked in Florida and much of the country over the last month. A small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
It's Trump's call on what the GOP convention will look like
Read full article: It's Trump's call on what the GOP convention will look likeFILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as he addresses delegates during the final day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. After a venue change, spiking coronavirus cases and a sharp recession, Trump aides and allies are increasingly questioning whether its worth the trouble, and some are advocating that the convention be scrapped all together. Already the 2020 event has seen a venue change - to more Trump-friendly territory in Jacksonville, Florida, from Charlotte, North Carolina -- and it has been drastically reduced in scope. For technical reasons, the convention will be unable to formally adopt a new party platform. Despite the economic downturn, GOP officials insist they will have the financial resources needed to hold the convention.
Florida will host Trump and Republican National Convention
Read full article: Florida will host Trump and Republican National ConventionWASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the Republican nomination this year in Jacksonville. “We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion in the great city of Jacksonville,” McDaniel said in a news release and on Twitter. DeSantis said that the original host state, North Carolina, may have missed its chance. “Florida is honored to host this special event where we will celebrate the re-nomination of President Donald J. Trump,” DeSantis said in a statement Thursday. That celebration could generate at least $100 million in revenues for the host city, perhaps more.
Jacksonville will host Trump and Republic National Convention
Read full article: Jacksonville will host Trump and Republic National ConventionJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the Republican nomination this year in Jacksonville. We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion in the great city of Jacksonville, McDaniel said in a news release. Ron DeSantis expressed his desire to host the Republican National Convention in Florida. He did mention Jacksonville as one of the sites for the convention along with Orlando and Miami. DeSantis said that the original host state, North Carolina, may have missed its chance.
GOP picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump convention speech
Read full article: GOP picks Jacksonville, Florida, for Trump convention speechFILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Jacksonville, Florida, has been selected to host the celebration marking President Donald Trumps acceptance of his partys nomination for reelection, the Republican National Committee chairwoman said Thursday. The governor of North Carolina, the official host of this summers Republican National Convention, had balked at promising Trump a full-blown convention in Charlotte free from social distancing measures during the coronavirus pandemic. We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion in the great city of Jacksonville, McDaniel said. Not only does Florida hold a special place in President Trumps heart as his home state, but it is crucial in the path to victory in 2020.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says OK to Phase 2, but not for South Florida
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says OK to Phase 2, but not for South FloridaRon DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday afternoon at Universal Studios Citywalk, where he announced that 64 counties in the state can head into Phase 2 of a three-part reopening plan amid coronavirus. He also addressed the recent protests in multiple Florida cities and answered questions about the possibility of the Sunshine State hosting the Republican National Convention over the summer. Reopening Phase 2DeSantis said he is expecting to sign the order Wednesday that allows the Phase 2 reopening to take effect Friday in all but three counties in Florida. The Phase 2 reopening does not include Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties, the places most densely hit by the coronavirus. The Mayor of Palm Beach County used that alternative when his county was not included in Phase 1.
Trump looks elsewhere after GOP convention spat with NC gov
Read full article: Trump looks elsewhere after GOP convention spat with NC govTrump and the RNC had demanded that the August convention be allowed to move forward with a full crowd and that participants not have to wear face coverings. Protecting public health and safety during this pandemic is a priority.A traditional GOP convention brings together roughly 2,500 delegates, the same number of alternate delegates and many times more guests, journalists and security personnel. The RNC's leader, Ronna McDaniel accused Cooper of dragging his feet on giving them guidance for proceeding with convention plans. Tennessee's Bill Lee said GOP officials were coming to scout Nashville on Thursday. ; Jonathan Drew in Durham, North Carolina; and Tom Foreman Jr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, contributed to this report.
Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina
Read full article: Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North CarolinaWe have been committed to a safe RNC convention in North Carolina and its unfortunate they never agreed to scale down and make changes to keep people safe, Cooper tweeted in response to the decision. Protecting public health and safety during this pandemic is a priority.A traditional GOP convention brings together roughly 2,500 delegates, the same number of alternate delegates and many times more guests, journalists and security personnel. The Republican governors of states including Tennessee, Florida and Georgia had said they would be interested in hosting if North Carolina fell through. Changing sites had been seen as difficult for reasons including the contract between GOP officials and Charlotte leaders to hold the convention there. Associated Press writers Zeke Miller in Washington; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tenn.; Jonathan Drew in Durham, North Carolina; and Tom Foreman Jr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, contributed to this report.
North Carolina governor: RNC hasn't submitted safety plan
Read full article: North Carolina governor: RNC hasn't submitted safety planNorth Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen sent a letter Monday to the top RNC organizer asking for a written safety plan after Trump demanded in a tweet that North Carolina guarantee a full-scale, in-person convention will be held. Cooper and Cohen say that they had discussed various scenarios with convention organizers but want their plan in writing. Were ready to hold the RNC convention in North Carolina in a safe way. Cooper said his administration required a similar written plan from NASCAR ahead of its recent race in the Charlotte area that was held without fans. The county surrounding Charlotte has had the most virus cases of any in North Carolina, and the state is experiencing an upward trend in cases.
GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention host
Read full article: GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention hostWASHINGTON Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention a day after President Donald Trump threatened to pull the convention out of North Carolina if that states Democratic governor doesn't assure him that the August gathering can go forward despite coronavirus fears. With world-class facilities, restaurants, hotels, and workforce, Georgia would be honored to safely host the Republican National Convention," Kemp tweeted Tuesday. We want to have it in North Carolina, the president wants to have it in North Carolina," she told Fox News on Tuesday morning. Like North Carolina, the City of Atlanta is following a phased, data-driven approach to reopening. We would be proud to host the Republican National Convention.Kemp spokeswoman Candice Broce declined to answer questions about the hasty bid and instead referred questions to Shafer.
Tim Tebow says he won't speak at Republican National Convention
Read full article: Tim Tebow says he won't speak at Republican National ConventionPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Tim Tebow said he won't be speaking at the Republican National Convention next week. "I wake up this morning to find out that I'm speaking at the Republican National Convention," Tebow said. "So let's come together on that. "Let's forget about our quarrels and our differences and let's come together on one nation under God." Tebow has been out of football since being released by the Philadelphia Eagles before the start of the 2015 season.