CBS Evening News, August 25th, 2020
Hurricane Laura could make landfall on Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm; Hospital guard turned medical student strives to help others achieve their dreams
Republican National Convention
Trump slams McConnell over timing of postmaster general hearing
President Trump is criticizing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans for scheduling the postmaster general to testify just days before the Republican National Convention. Ben Tracy reports.
8/26: Red and Blue
Day 3 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Pres. Trump speaks on violence in Wisconsin
8/27: Red and Blue
Final night of the Republican National Convention; Tropical storm Laura strikes in the Gulf Coast
8/25: Red and Blue
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention; Secy. of State Pompeo to appear at 2020 RNC
Trump calls off GOP convention in Jacksonville
President Trump says he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention, citing what he called a "flare-up" of coronavirus cases in Florida. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump returns to the political stage
Former President Donald Trump returned to the political stage with a speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention on Saturday. Nick Ochsner, chief investigative reporter at CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to the overall message of Mr. Trump's address. Read more here.
The full episode of 60 Minutes from July 17, 2016.
Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Pence speak to Lesley Stahl in their first joint interview; Seth Doane reports from Nice, France; and, Bill Whitaker reports on the big cats some L.A. residents are calling neighbors.
Pompeo's RNC speech under investigation for possible Hatch Act violation
Pompeo delivered his speech to the Republican National Convention from a hotel in Jerusalem, where he was visiting as part of a multi-day swing through the Middle East and Africa.
House Dems ask for probe into potential Hatch Act violations during RNC
House Democrats say that administration officials used their positions to bolster Trump's reelection campaign.
What to expect at Day 2 of RNC
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump are among the speakers slated for the second night of the Republican National Convention. CBS News political director Caitlin Conant and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with what to expect.
Leonard Cohen estate rebukes "Hallelujah" use at RNC
The estate has accused the RNC of politicizing and exploiting the iconic song.
Four people tested positive for COVID-19 at RNC in Charlotte
The RNC said it had diligent safety protocols in place.
Trump hits campaign trail after RNC
President Trump hit the campaign trail Friday, one day after formally accepting his party's nomination for president. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, and CBS News political contributor Molly Hooper join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump heads to New Hampshire after RNC
President Trump is holding a campaign rally in New Hampshire Friday evening, just a day after giving his big speech at the Republican National Convention. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Trump touts "law and order" message
President Trump focused on a message of law and order as he accepted the Republican Party nomination for a second term. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on that and other political news.
Takeaways from night four of the RNC
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the final night of the Republican National Convention, and where the race for president stands now that both conventions are over. Plus, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing protests against racial injustice.
Protesters confront Rand Paul outside White House after RNC
Shouted at Kentucky senator demanding he acknowledge Breonna Taylor's shooting death in her Louisville apartment in March.
Trump's speech at RNC
President Trump accepted his party's nomination for president in a lengthy speech that stretched nearly an hour and a half, painting a contrast between his vision for the country and Joe Biden's. Watch his speech.
Ivanka Trump speech at RNC
President Trump's daughter, Ivanka, introduced him on Thursday at the Republican National Convention as he prepared to formally accept the party's nomination for reelection. "Washington has not changed Donald Trump. Donald Trump changed Washington," she said. Watch her speech.
Ann Dorn speech at RNC
The widow of a retired St. Louis police officer who was shot to death during a violent night of protests in the city addressed the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. "Violence and destruction are not legitimate forms of protest ... President Trump understands this and has offered federal help to restore order in our communities," she said. Watch her speech.
Black National Convention focusing on Black issues
The Black National Convention kicks off Friday night at 7 p.m. ET. The free virtual stream aims to focus on issues important to the Black community, and how to use the vote this November to create lasting change. Rukia Lumumba, co-producer of the Black National Convention and co-director of the Electoral Justice Project of the Movement for Black Lives, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the event.
Anti-Trump Republicans offer alternative to RNC
A group of anti-Trump Republicans and Independents have organized a counter-convention to the RNC. The organizers of the Convention on Founding Principles based the event around basic American ideals that the Republican Party has abandoned under President Trump. Mindy Finn, convention co-organizer and executive director of Stand Up Republic, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump to accept GOP nomination
President Trump is expected to call for law and order in his speech at the Republican National Convention where he will also accept the party's renomination for president. Weijia Jiang reports.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: It's Trump's turn, again, at the RNC
The fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention comes at a crisis point for this country.
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
