Jan 13 RNC threatens to stop candidate participation in presidential debates By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said Thursday the party is seeking an alternative partner and cited concerns with moderators selected by the debate commission, a desire for a debate before early voting starts and changes to the commission's board. Continue reading
Apr 11 Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors By Steve Peoples, Associated Press It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top… Continue reading
Aug 28 The GOP’s norm-shattering convention showed how the two parties are worlds apart By Amna Nawaz, Daniel Bush, Yamiche Alcindor, Leah Nagy, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux, Frank Carlson PBS NewsHour’s senior national correspondent Amna Nawaz talks with White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and political reporter Daniel Bush about what happened this week and what it means for the 2020 race. 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: 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
Aug 27 WATCH: Ben Carson offers sympathy to Blake’s family at RNC By Associated Press Housing Secretary Ben Carson is offering sympathies to the family of Jacob Blake, the Kenosha, Wisconsin, man whose shooting by police has sparked deadly violence. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: UFC leader says Trump’s coronavirus leadership is crucial By Associated Press Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White spoke on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27, 2020. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Black White House staffer vouches for Trump By Associated Press The highest-ranking Black staffer in the White House said he’s seen President Donald Trump’s “true conscience” in the aftermath of recent high-profile killings of Black men and boys. Watch Smith’s remarks in the player above. Ja’Ron Smith said in a… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: McConnell paints dystopian picture of Democrat-controlled U.S. By Associated Press Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is painting a dystopian picture of what America would look like with Democrats in charge as he looks to keep control of the Senate. Continue reading