Politics

Fact-checking Day 1 of the 2024 RNC

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Here are eight economic claims about inflation, homeownership and the economy, fact-checked.

Fact-checking what Biden said in his NBC interview as the RNC began

By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

As Republicans railed against him at their convention in Milwaukee, President Joe Biden sat for a counterprogramming interview with NBC’s Lester Holt.

Jury convicts Sen. Bob Menendez for accepting bribes of cash, gold and a car

By Larry Neumeister, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Prosecutors said the New Jersey Democrat abused his power to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates through acts that included meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials and helping that country access millions in U.S. military aid.

WATCH: 2024 Republican National Convention Night 2

Tuesday's theme will center on immigration. Speakers are expected to include former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who ran against Trump in the Republican primaries.

WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

By Associated Press

Defense Minister Yoav Galant said Tuesday that “Pier 28” will be established in Israel’s Ashdod port to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Democrats announce $15 million investment in 7 swing states amid Republican convention

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday it's transferring $15 million to state parties, meant to help them open more field offices and bolster staffing numbers.

WATCH: Biden continues to call for calm, but says he won't 'stop telling the truth' in campaign return

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden will speak Tuesday at the NAACP convention in Las Vegas, aiming to showcase his administration's support for Black voters who are a tentpole of the Democratic coalition.

Republican convention shifts immigration day after Trump makes triumphant entrance

By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump appeared triumphantly at the convention's opening night Monday with a bandage over his right ear, two days after surviving an attempted assassination.

Live updates: After Trump makes entrance as official nominee, GOP convention begins second day

By Associated Press

Trump energized the crowd Monday night by entering the arena with a bandage on his right ear after being injured during an assassination attempt Saturday.