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2024 Republican National Convention
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is highlighting the foreign policy accomplishments of Trump’s administration, saying, “We put America first every single day.”. Watch Pompeo’s remarks in the player above. Pompeo also lashed out at Biden for the disastrous pullout from Afghanistan and blamed him for Russia’s...
2024 Republican National Convention
One of the “everyday Americans” speaking on behalf of Trump’s campaign is a former Playboy model who’s been listed among the country’s wealthiest self-made women. Watch Diane Hendricks’ speech in the player above. Wisconsin native Diane Hendricks told delegates how she started off as...
Trump set to accept Republican nomination in 1st public speech since attempt on his life
Donald Trump is set to accept his party's nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that's spent days reminding voters about Trump's vision for America. It comes as Democrats are facing an array of questions about the top of their ticket. Lisa Desjardins reports.
More Democrats urge Biden to consider dropping out as he's off campaign trail with COVID
While President Biden remains off the campaign trail with COVID, the calls urging him to drop out of the presidential race are growing. Two Democratic sources confirm to the News Hour that Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries both met privately with President Biden in the last week to convey their concerns. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
How Nikki Haley voters are responding to the GOP convention's unity message
Former President Donald Trump says he's planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who took part in focus groups that question. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is 'clearly behind Trump' and has 'never been more unified'
Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss the presidential race.
GOP Rep. Cole expects 'robust use of executive power' if Trump wins another term
Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will affect down-ballot races.
Former Secret Service agent provides insight on security failures at Trump shooting
The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency's director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna Nawaz discussed more with former Secret Service agent Anthony Cangelosi.
Intersection of faith and politics a central message at Republican convention
The intersection of faith and politics has been a central message heard this week at the Republican National Convention. It's also something Judy Woodruff has been following closely as part of her America at a Crossroads series. She joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
News Wrap: Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Gaza
In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made a surprise visit to Gaza days ahead of his high-stakes trip to Washington, Ukrainian forces surrendered more frontline territory as Russian forces wage a relentless summer offensive, closing arguments in the Evan Gershkovich trial will take place Friday and new data shows 2024 has been the world's hottest year on record so far.
Republican Party born in Wisconsin at a time of conflict and divisiveness
It's been a convention unlike any other with the assassination attempt against former President Trump lingering over the week. But this moment is just the latest on the long timeline of the Republican Party. Lisa Desjardins looks at the birth of the GOP in the years before the Civil War.
Migrant children suffered 'severe' sexual abuse under housing provider's care, DOJ says
Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children, has engaged in "severe, pervasive" sexual abuse and harassment of children in its care over the past eight years, the Justice Department alleges.
Netanyahu makes surprise Gaza visit after far-right Israeli minister tours Jerusalem holy site
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza on Thursday, saying it was essential that Israel keep control of a strip of territory along the territory’s border with Egypt, just days before he was set to give a speech to the U.S. Congress.
Trump’s convention downplays Jan. 6 and election fraud lies in departure from campaign rhetoric
MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the Republican National Committee moves into its final day Thursday, the loudest applause for a speaker not named Trump so far has been for a previously little-known economist who served as a trade adviser to the former Republican president. Peter Navarro came to the convention...
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