Jul 18 Watch 4:19 The Republican convention pauses to mourn slain Baton Rouge officers By PBS News Hour The theme of the first night of the Republican convention was "Make America Safe Again" and it coincided with the slayings of three Baton Rouge officers, punctuating Donald Trump's vow to be the “law and order president, Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 6:56 Donald Trump’s coronation week as GOP standard-bearer begins By PBS News Hour The first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland was action-packed. What can we expect to see Monday night? Rachel Martin of NPR reports from the convention floor, while Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk with Kellyanne Conway, an… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 3:08 Meet the man planning every detail of the RNC By PBS News Hour What does it take to put together a national political convention? From the balloon drop to the video displays to the delegates clamoring to participate in democracy, John Yang talks to some of the people behind the big show in… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 8:38 Trump’s GOP opponents get nowhere fast at convention By PBS News Hour On the opening day of the Republican National Convention, Trump forces beat back efforts to knock the candidate from the nomination, confirming this is the party of Trump. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff talk to syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New… Continue watching
Jul 18 How music rocks politics By Dan Cooney How does rock 'n' roll influence our thinking about political events and the world? A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame seeks to answer that question. Continue reading
Jul 18 Quiz: Do you know your political (and Cleveland) trivia? By Larisa Epatko Which president was a male model? What year was LeBron James drafted? Test how much you know about politics and Cleveland's favorite son on the first day of the Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 8:46 Mike Pence’s political journey, from Cruz backer to Trump’s No. 2 By PBS News Hour Some say it’s an odd pairing. Others, a good pick to balance the Republican ticket. One thing is certain: Donald Trump and his vice presidential choice, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, don’t see eye-to-eye on a host of issues, from Trump’s… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 4:31 Cleveland holds its breath as protesters, cops and Republicans descend By PBS News Hour Cleveland residents are holding their breath as normal city life is about to become anything but. The Republican convention is about to start and getting anywhere downtown is going to be a nightmare. Local police, backed by 3000 Homeland Security… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 11:46 Countdown to Cleveland — and Trump’s vice presidential pick By PBS News Hour Mike Pence or not Mike Pence? Has the Indiana governor won the Trump veepstakes? He’s considered a safe pick, as opposed to Newt Gingrich or Chris Christie, and is liked by conservatives. Judy Woodruff talks to Gwen Ifill as Cleveland… Continue watching