Takeaways from the Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention concluded Thursday with President Trump's speech accepting the GOP presidential nomination.
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The Republican National Convention concluded Thursday with President Trump's speech accepting the GOP presidential nomination.
Trump aide Stephen Miller is chiefly responsible for writing the speech.
Pelosi reiterated that Democrats are "not budging."
The vice president closed the third night of the Republican National Convention with remarks delivered from Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
"The choice in this election is whether America remains America," Pence said.
The Democratic leaders of three House Committees are also asking the Defense Department's acting inspector general to investigate whether he was retaliated against.
Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package collapsed earlier this month.
The president's attempt to cast doubt on the security of ballot drop boxes comes as more states are embracing the devices.
President Trump's four oldest children are delivering remarks during the four-day-long Republican National Convention.
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.
Despite his own guidance on participation in political activities, Pompeo is set to address the Republican National Convention in a speech taped in Jerusalem.
The two South Carolina Republicans painted President Trump as the candidate who will keep the American dream alive.
Earlier in the day, the Republicans party formally nominated Mr. Trump in the roll call.
Democrats criticized the postmaster general for overseeing recent operational changes that led to delays in mail delivery.
The delegates cast their votes during a roll call vote from Charlotte, North Carolina.