Aug 26 WATCH: Kellyanne Conway uses RNC speech as farewell as she leaves administration By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press One of the longest-serving advisers to President Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, is delivering a speech about “everyday heroes” on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: McEnany says Trump supported her amid mastectomy By Associated Press One of President Donald Trump’s most visible and vocal supporters says her boss’s empathy for the changes in her life portray the type of world she wants for her daughter. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem paints dark picture of U.S. under Dem leaders By Associated Press South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26, 2020. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:43 Biden has 'surrendered to his left wing,' says Tom Cole Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma has attended every Republican convention since 1976. But this year, he’ll be watching from a distance. Cole joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the “hopeful” content he has observed from the RNC so far, why he… Continue watching
Aug 26 Trump-appointed elections commissioner says 'no real evidence' of president's claims about voter fraud By Daniel Bush The head of a key federal election agency said Wednesday that the president’s attacks against the United States Postal Service and mail-in voting were “unfortunate” and expressed confidence the election in November would be carried out fairly. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:11 Republicans lean into social issues on Night 2 of RNC By Amna Nawaz On Night 2 of the Republican National Convention, supporters looking to bolster President Trump’s base emphasized social issues, including abortion and women’s empowerment. Melania Trump was the first speaker to address the staggering death toll of the pandemic. And in… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 4:20 Does Trump's record align with its RNC portrayal? The second night of the Republican National Convention offered praise for President Trump’s record on immigration, racial issues and the pandemic. But how does the convention’s content square with the actual policies of the administration? Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:30 RNC is persuading voters to support Trump, says Ronna McDaniel Ronna McDaniel is the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee and has played a key role in planning this week’s convention. From her party’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., McDaniel joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her goals for the RNC and… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 3:48 News Wrap: Heavy flooding kills at least 100 in Afghanistan In our news wrap Wednesday, at least 100 people have died in heavy flooding in northern and eastern Afghanistan. Strong seasonal rains brought mudslides that filled streets, submerged cars and destroyed more than 2,000 homes. Also, police in Minsk broke… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 6:15 Trump touts his economic policies. What would he do in a 2nd term? By Paul Solman Throughout the Republican National Convention, supporters of President Trump have touted his economic record as a key reason they believe he should be reelected. But what would a second-term policy agenda look like for Trump, as the coronavirus pandemic continues… Continue watching