Convention 2016

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

CLEVELAND — United for a night, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday as their presidential standard-bearer, capping the billionaire businessman's stunning takeover of the GOP and propelling him into a November faceoff with Democrat Hillary Clinton.

GOP nominates Trump, now standard-bearer for party

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Donald Trump officially won the nomination of the Republican party Tuesday, making the businessman the standard-bearer of the party after a rollicking primary season that saw him vanquish 16 rivals.

Trump chief stars in campaign controversy

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Even more than the candidate himself, Donald Trump's campaign chief has emerged as the early star of the Republican National Convention.

Are you a politics buff? Take our quiz on which president swam in the buff

By Larisa Epatko

Our roving reporter Meredith Garretson is asking attendees of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland trivia questions about politics and presidents. You can take the same quiz here minus the rhinestone cowboy boots and the balloon drops.

Trump campaign dismisses Melania Trump plagiarism allegations

By ERICA WERNER and SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press

"Certainly, there's no feeling on her part that she did it," campaign manager Paul Manafort said of Melania Trump's speech on Monday at the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Did Melania Trump’s speech borrow lines from Michelle Obama?

By Julie Pace and Josh Lederman, Associated Press

Melania Trump's speech Monday at the Republican National Convention contained two passages that nearly match Michelle Obama's speech from the 2008 Democratic National Convention.