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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda
Trump's appearance comes as 81-year-old Democratic President Biden clings to his party’s nomination in the face of unrelenting pressure from key congressional allies, donors and even former President Barack Obama.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
Protesters rally at Republican convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators converged on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2024
Republicans hail Donald Trump and embrace his running mate JD Vance in convention’s opening night
Trump's appearance came hours after jubilant and emboldened delegates nominated the former president to lead their ticket for a third time and welcomed Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
Trump aides say Republican National Convention will go on as planned
Expressing his eagerness to address supporters, Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday morning that he and his movement would 'remain resilient in our Faith and Defiant in the face of wickedness.'
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PublishedJuly 13, 2024
This year’s RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, Republican lawmakers and UFC’s CEO – but not Melania Trump
Melania Trump has spoken at the last two Republican conventions. Spouses of presumptive nominees generally give speeches that describe their partners’ backgrounds and personal qualities.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2024
Trump aides script convention to soften his image, but face challenges
Nikki Haley, who challenged Trump in the primary and attracted many centrist voters, will not attend the convention and was not invited, according to spokeswoman Chaney Denton, though she endorsed Trump and encouraged her delegates to support him.