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GOP convention defends police as racial tension rises anew

Republicans aggressively defended law enforcement on the third night of their convention, as the nation faced renewed tensions following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man in Wisconsin, that sparked protests in a state that could decide the fall election.

UFC’s White addresses GOP convention

Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White is scheduled to speak at the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention, ahead of President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech.

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GOP picnic for police kicks off Day 1 of Republican convention

Nevada Assemblyman Tom Roberts, Republican congressional candidate Dan Rodimer and the Trump Victory Committee hosted a barbecue in a Las Vegas park Monday to celebrate law enforcement officers and kick off the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Trump formally nominated for 2nd term as GOP convention begins

The Republican Party formally nominated President Donald Trump for a second term in the White House Monday, one of the first acts of a GOP convention that has been dramatically scaled down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Postal chief warns voters to request, return ballots early

Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, Louis DeJoy says voters should mail back their ballots at least seven days prior to the election.

Trump’s vision of American greatness at center of convention

Republicans will aim to recast the story of Donald Trump’s presidency when they hold their national convention, featuring speakers drawn from everyday life as well as cable news and the White House while drawing a stark contrast with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Postmaster says ballots top priority, but offers no plan

Louis DeJoy told senators he has zero plans to restore blue mailboxes and sorting equipment that have been removed, saying they are “not needed.” He did say that election mail would continue to be prioritized for delivery as in years past.

Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president

Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday with a message of unity and hope for a nation battered by racial strife and a pandemic that has left death and economic insecurity.

 
Kamala Harris headlines historic night at Democratic convention

In her prepared remarks, Kamala Harris said the nation is at a critical point, struggling under President Trump’s “chaos,” “incompetence”and “callousness.”

Cancela, rising stars highlight Day 2 of Democratic convention

Democrats unveiled a distinctly new kind of convention keynote Tuesday to showcase the party’s future and its rising stars including Stacey Abrams of Georgia, Rep. Connor Lamb of Pennsylvania and Nevada’s first Latina state Sen. Yvanna Cancela.