Jul 16 WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention By Associated Press After promising a "thorough" House investigation of the attempt on Trump’s life, Johnson said the nation has "come to a moment in America where the basic things that we once took for granted are being openly challenged like never before."… Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Rep. Steve Scalise says Trump visited his family when he was shot in 2017 By Molly Finnegan Scalise touched on energy and tax policy before he brought up the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump, and his own experience being shot by an assailant in 2017 at a practice for the Congressional Baseball Game. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Senate candidate Kari Lake speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention By Associated Press Kari Lake of Arizona, Eric Hovde of Wisconsin and Bernie Moreno of Ohio are among those giving speeches in prime time at the RNC Tuesday night. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Reince Priebus speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention By Associated Press On Tuesday, Priebus was the Wisconsinite welcoming the party to his home state and lauding Trump. Continue reading
Jul 16 What we still don't know about the attempt on Trump's life By Ben Finley, Associated Press So far, details about the man who authorities say tried to kill former President Donald Trump amount to little more than a stick-figure drawing: a politically enigmatic loner who worked in a nursing home. Continue reading
Jul 16 Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance have not yet agreed on terms for a vice presidential debate By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Harris and Trump have previously agreed to July 23 or Aug. 13 dates, but the former president wants the debate to be on Fox news, which the Biden team has indicated it would reject. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 7:37 Republicans try to fire up voters while calling for unity in wake of assassination attempt By Lisa Desjardins, Winston Wilde, Saher Khan The second night of the Republican National Convention will feature former South Carolina governor, and runner-up in this year’s GOP primary, Nikki Haley. Lisa Desjardins reports from the convention floor with a closer look at the start of the week… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 6:55 RNC chair on Trump's convention appearance: 'It is a miracle that he's here' By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Alexa Gold The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 7:27 Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Ryan Connelly Holmes New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 5:51 Rep. D'Esposito says Republicans are 'embracing the youth' with Vance on ticket By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Alexa Gold, Juliet Fuisz A number of candidates and lawmakers up for reelection are slated to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York is a former police officer and his reelection is key to Republican efforts to… Continue watching