Aug 28 An unprecedented backdrop but a familiar message as Trump takes the stage on final night of RNC By Candice Norwood President Donald Trump officially accepted his party’s renomination in front of a crowd of hundreds of people gathered at the White House. Continue reading
Aug 28 RNC Day 4 fact check: Trump's claims about COVID-19, drug prices, preexisting conditions By By the staffs of KHN and PolitiFact Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination to seek reelection for a second term as president in front of an audience that appeared to largely lack masks and opt against social distancing. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH LIVE: Mike Pence speaks at Trump campaign event in Michigan By Joshua Barajas This campaign stop follows his speech to the Republican National Convention earlier in the week, after accepting the GOP renomination for vice president. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Mike Pence speaks at Trump campaign event in Minnesota By Joshua Barajas Vice President Mike Pence is expected to speak at 1:30 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Aug 28 Health agencies' credibility at risk after week of blunders By Matthew Perrone, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press First, the head of the Food and Drug Administration had to walk back exaggerated statements about the benefits of a new plasma therapy for coronavirus. Then the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention triggered a backlash from the medical community… Continue reading
Aug 28 4 at RNC in Charlotte test positive for virus By Associated Press Four people at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the coronavirus, health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Your questions on the 2020 Republican National Convention, answered By Julia Griffin President Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party's nomination for president Thursday, capping off an unprecedented four-night convention that was a mix of in-person and pre-recorded speeches. Continue reading
Aug 28 Harris says nationwide mask mandate wouldn't carry punishment By Will Weissert, Associated Press Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris said Friday “nobody’s going to be punished” if she and running mate Joe Biden implement the nationwide mask mandate they have called for during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 28 WATCH: Ivanka Trump's full speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention By Associated Press Ivanka credited the president with leading nationwide shutdowns across the U.S. at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in order to save lives, but these decisions were largely driven by state governors and other local leaders. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Rudy Giuliani's full speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention By Associated Press In light of the national protests for racial justice, ignited by the death of George Floyd, Giuliani claimed that the left-wing of the Democratic Party is "just waiting to execute their pro-criminal, anti-police policies."… Continue reading