RNC Night 2: Trump uses powers of office to make his case for reelection
Melania Trump, two of Donald Trump's children and his daughter-in-law, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the convention on the second night.
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Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C.
Melania Trump, two of Donald Trump's children and his daughter-in-law, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the convention on the second night.
Much of the early part of the Republican National Convention's opening night programming praised the president's handling of the pandemic.
Earlier in the day, the Republicans party formally nominated Mr. Trump in the roll call.
The former GOP senator is making a conservative's case for Joe Biden.
The delegates cast their votes during a roll call vote from Charlotte, North Carolina.
A former top Postal Service official accused the treasury secretary of politicizing the Postal Service.
The former top USPS official said the Trump administration has been "politicizing" the Postal Service.
Many of the most powerful speeches were delivered by everyday Americans.
"Here and now, I give you my word: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will draw on the best of us, not the worst," Biden said.
The 62-year-old medical doctor is quarantining for 14 days, in accordance with CDC guidance.
The former president spoke glowingly of his vice president and blasted the sitting president.
"I pledge to you that we will act boldly and deal with our challenges honestly. We will speak truths," Harris said.
The president continues to try to undermine confidence in election results reached by mail-in voting.
Several prominent Republicans are voicing their support for a man who is not the leader of their party.
"Great going Laura," the president tweeted after her primary victory.