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2024 RNC: Trump delivers a message of 'unity' — until he doesn't
Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock rile up the crowd before former President Donald Trump vividly recounts the recent attempt on his life and tries a new tone of unity. This is Yahoo News' succinct wrap up of day four of the RNC in Milwaukee, Wisc. Here’s what you need to know:
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, The...
22-year-old Henrico man struck and killed on Cedar Fork Road
A Henrico man died after being struck by a vehicle along Cedar Fork Road July 17. The driver stopped and remained on scene; police do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash. The crash was reported at about 8:53 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar Fork Road...
GOP looks to sway more Black voters at RNC
ATLANTA — Republicans meeting in Milwaukee have been showcasing non-white participants in a party that has traditionally relied on white voters. And they aim to try to cut into what has been a reliable Democratic constituency. Republicans recognize that the Democratic party needs Black voters in order to win...
First Ladies’ RNC and DNC Appearances Strive for Substance More Than Style
With a nation divided, an acrimonious presidential rematch underway between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, Biden testing positive for COVID-19, and last weekend’s attempted assassination on Trump’s life, American politics is drawing extra attention. A Closer Look at J.D. Vance's and His Wife Usha's Style With the Republican National Convention wrapping up Thursday night in Milwaukee and the Democratic National Convention slated to start Aug. 19 in Chicago, voters are tuning in to see what the candidates — and their partners — have to say. Conventions provide the chance for spouses to humanize candidates, said Deborah Walsh, director of...
Two Sports Figures Supporting Donald Trump At RNC Thursday Night
Two prominent figures in the sports world will be showing their support for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Legendary wrestling star Hulk Hogan and UFC president Dana White are both set to speak in support of Trump at the RNC on Thursday evening. ...
Hulk Hogan will speak ahead of Trump at RNC convention
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro wrestler whose real name is Terry Bollea, is on the recently released roster of speakers for the convention’s final night, slated to speak in the run up to former President Donald Trump’s address.
Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day
MILWAUKEE — “Beautiful prayer!” the woman shouted out from the floor of the massive Fiserv Forum. The delegate to Donald Trump’s coronation was responding to a benediction led by Leora Levy, a Jewish Republican from Connecticut, to close out the first day of this year’s Republican Party convention.
VDH Lifts portion of recreational water, fish consumption advisories for Meherrin River
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.
Milwaukee mayor hoping RNC can 'elevate' city; some say security cut down on visitors
The Republican National Convention has brought together tens-of-thousands of Republicans in Milwaukee this week as they formally nominate Donald Trump as their 2024 presidential candidate.But one of the key figures of the convention is not a Republican at all. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is a Democrat.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe's no fan of former President Trump, but he pushed hard to host the GOP convention.Johnson is setting aside his political differences to thrust his city into the national spotlight."I am a Democrat, like I said. I am going to the DNC next month, and I...
Eleventh Annual Freeman Community Empowerment Day set for August 3, 2024
The 11th Annual Freeman Community Empowerment Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inspiration Center (formerly Meljos) located at 21391 Governor Harrison Parkway, Freeman, VA 23856. The planning committee is excited to bring this free event back to the community. The...
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.
This group is behind the growing influencer presence at the RNC
Brilyn Hollyhand is on a mission to court young conservative voters. At 18 years old, he is Co-Chair of the GOP Youth Advisory Council, part of the team bringing influencers to cover the Republican National Convention.
12:30 Report — Trump’s big night
Happy Thursday from Milwaukee. It’s Day 4, and my voice is basically gone. It’s sore feet and tired attendees here in Milwaukee. Ah, that’s a convention! Here’s what’s happening:. Tonight is the night former President Trump speaks at the convention. And the classic balloon drop!
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