Politics

On an unusually busy news day, did the assassination attempt's aftermath change the media tone?

If this were a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have likely dominated media discussions for a week or two. This is not a typical presidential campaign.

Jul 16, 2024 5:07 AM Read more >

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states — even as some in the party have urged Presid

Jul 16, 2024 4:16 AM Read more >

Trump's escape from disaster by mere inches reveals a tiny margin with seismic impact

NEW YORK (AP) — Jarring, chaotic and sudden, the bullet whizzed toward the stage where former President Donald Trump stood behind a podium speaking. In its wake: the potential for a horrifying and tragic chapter in American history.

Jul 15, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

Trump's economic plans include proposed tariffs, tax cuts and no taxes on tips. Details are scarce

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first night of the Republican National Convention kept its official focus on the economy Monday even after Saturday’s shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania in which former President Donald Trump was injured.

Jul 15, 2024 9:37 PM Read more >

Trump's grand RNC entrance, a VP pick and the new GOP: Takeaways from day 1

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trump-Vance 2024. The Republican presidential ticket came together on Monday when Donald Trump named JD Vance as his running mate .

Jul 15, 2024 9:21 PM Read more >

Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcome

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two days after surviving an attempted assassination , former President Donald Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night with a bandage over his right ear, the latest compelling scene in a presi

Jul 15, 2024 9:18 PM Read more >

At the Trump rally, it was evening sun, songs and blue sky. Then came bullets, screams and blood

On a sweltering weekend evening, beneath a clear blue sky, Donald Trump supporters in red “Make America Great Again” hats packed the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Jul 15, 2024 8:45 PM Read more >

President Joe Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Donald Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told NBC News in an interview Monday that it was a “mistake” to say he wanted to put a “bull's-eye” on Republican nominee Donald Trump, but argued that the rhetoric from his opponent was more incendiary while war

Jul 15, 2024 8:43 PM Read more >

Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators converged Monday on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention , following through on their long-standing plans to rally outside the site despite the assassination attempt on for

Jul 15, 2024 8:40 PM Read more >

Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen.

Jul 15, 2024 8:40 PM Read more >