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 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
Aug 26 U.S. officials say no signs of foreign targeting of mail-in vote By Eric Tucker, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The remarks from officials at multiple federal agencies amount to a repudiation of claims by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the expected surge in mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic leaves November's presidential election especially vulnerable… Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Harris attends 'Sister to Sister' roundtable on Black women voter engagement By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris is expected to attend a "Sister to Sister" roundtable on voter engagement with Black women. Continue reading
Aug 26 Melania Trump steps into the spotlight, White House doubles as convention stage on RNC Night 2 By Candice Norwood Perhaps the most consequential moments came from President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo using their positions as public servants to promote the campaign’s interests. Continue reading
Aug 26 Politics This Morning: What to expect from night 3 of the RNC By Yamiche Alcindor, Daniel Bush The second night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured a pardon from President Donald Trump, a naturalization ceremony and speeches from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Rand Paul, Melania Trump and others. As day three of the RNC… Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Mike Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump in RNC speech By Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed Republicans on Aug. 25 during the second night of the Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Aug 25 WATCH: RNC airs Trump hosting naturalization ceremony By Associated Press President Donald Trump hosted a naturalization ceremony at the White House in a video that aired Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention. Continue reading