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Photos: Trump, Vance and all the Republican National Convention fanfare
The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. The city of beers and brats was supposed to host the Democratic convention four years ago, but the in-person gathering was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, the event comes on the heels of Saturday's attempted assassination of Donald Trump,...
Fort Worth sending 46 police officers to protect the Republican National Convention
Fort Worth Police are joining a 105-personnel delegation from Texas to secure the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week. Fort Worth has the largest contingent officers with 46 followed by Austin with 27, McAllen with 19, and Dallas with 13, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “As the nation...
Henrico News Minute – July 18, 2024
An update on the Tuckahoe Little League renovation project; Henrico Schools plans its “Back to School Kickoff” event; our first “mobile newsroom” event planned for Monday; GRASP offers free financial aid application assistance for students; Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan presents federal grant to YWCA of Richmond. One...
Henrico homeowner shoots at person attempting to enter home
A Henrico homeowner shot at someone who allegedly was attempting to enter the person’s home shortly after 6 a.m. July 14, according to Henrico Police. The incident happened in the 4700 block of Greenleigh Road. The homeowner saw someone attempting to enter the home through the front porch, fired an unknown number of shots and then called police, who canvassed the area but did not locate a victim.
Bryant gets nod to serve as mayor pro tem
Roanoke Rapids Councilwoman Sandra Bryant was selected as mayor pro tempore Tuesday night after former Councilman Wayne Smith opted to step down last month for health reasons. Councilman W. Keith Bell made the motion to select Bryant as what is essentially the vice mayor on a second by Rex Stainback.
(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” from RNC Convention in Milwaukee
Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri Republicans in Milwaukee. Congressman Alford, who is staying with Missouri’s delegation, joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He condemns Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and tells listeners there was a security lapse. Congressman Alford also discussed the tight security at the RNC convention in Milwaukee, telling listeners that that there are three perimeters in downtown Milwaukee that you have to get through, along with roadblocks and high fences. He says a number of members of Congress are staying at the hotel he’s at. Congressman Alford is hopeful and optimistic about former President Trump winning in November. He tells listeners that U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt (both R-Mo.) would both be an excellent attorney general, if former President Trump wins in November. Congressman Alford also emphasized the importance of growing the Republican Party and of a “big tent” philosophy. He says he’ll continue to campaign for GOP members of Congress who represent swing districts. Congressman Alford’s district includes Columbia north of Broadway as well as Centralia, Hallsville and Sturgeon:
Watch: Fashion makes a statement at the RNC
At the Republican National Convention, fashion is one way to make a political statement. Delegates wore hats to represent their states on the first day of the RNC in Milwaukee. Texas delegates decorated cowboy hats with pins, scarves and sequins, while West Virginia delegates wore hard hats covered in political...
How to watch Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention this week
The Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee this week just days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. And Trump, who made a surprise appearance at the convention on Monday night with a bandage on his right ear, is scheduled to address the four-day convention on Thursday in primetime, when he will formally accept the GOP nomination.
Day 2 of Republican National Convention focuses on law enforcement, immigration
Republicans will focus on several high-profile cases involving illegal immigrants, including the murder of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old Athens student who was killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
'The dam has broken': Number of Black delegates swells at GOP convention
A historic number of Black Americans addressing the convention here in Milwaukee this week, making the argument that Donald Trump has broken Democrats' decades-long lock on Black voters.
The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee
While few are far in between, there were a small number of Black people participating in the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee appeared first on NewsOne.
RNC 2024 Day 2 updates: Trump rivals take center stage along with divine intervention
The second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee ended Tuesday with appearances from some of former President Donald Trump's former rivals: former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy -- all calling for Republican Party unity. They were joined by some of...
Key Takeaways From Day 1 Of The RNC
Republicans rallied around former President Donald Trump two days after his assassination attempt and attacked President Joe Biden's policies and fitness for office Monday on the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Trump and his newly announced running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, officially became the...
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