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RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump whom he tapped to co-chair the Republican National Committee for the 2024 election cycle, said she intends to step down from her position.The move comes amid mounting speculation that she could be tapped to... Read More.

Trump voiced labor-friendly views in meeting with Teamsters before union president spoke at RNC

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has received endorsements from most of the nation's top labor unions, with a key exception: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who leads the union of 1.3 million members, drew attention last month when he... Read More.

Biden, stuck at home with COVID, dissects Trumps RNC speech: What the hell was he talking about?

Saturday, July 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden late Friday dissected former President Donald Trump's speech accepting the Republican nomination the night before with a lengthy 13-post thread on X, coupled with a fundraising plea, in which he calls out his rival for different things he said."I'm... Read More.

RNC calls for unity ring hollow for some in LGBTQ community

Saturday, July 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, unity was expected to be the hallmark of the Republican National Convention for the presidential candidate."I am running to be president for all of America, not half of America, because there is no... Read More.

Trump recounts assassination attempt during RNC speech, Im not supposed to be here

Friday, July 19 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- After formally accepting the Republican nomination, former President Donald Trump recounted surviving Saturday's assassination attempt.With a bandage covering his right ear, Trump addressed the crowd at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, saying it would be the only time he would share... Read More.

From Marine to politician: An inside look at JD Vances journey to the RNC stage

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) -- Freshman Sen. JD Vance stepped onto the national stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night to deliver the evening's closing address, letting America get to know the man former President Donald Trump has selected as his vice presidential running mate.It's... Read More.

Were voting for the felon: RNC attendees unfazed by Trumps historic conviction

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) -- Virginia Breedlove, a guest at the Republican National Convention, teared up recounting the moment she witnessed Donald Trump enter the Fiserv Forum just 48 hours after being shot."I was holding it together," she said, her voice breaking with emotion. "But when... Read More.

Who is Kai Trump? Trumps granddaughter speaks at RNC

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) -- Kai Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night.Kai Trump, the oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., addressed the delegates -- and a national TV audience --... Read More.

Republicans at RNC blame Biden for inflation. Economists say its misleading

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I. ) -- Speakers at the Republican National Convention this week have faulted the Biden administration for putting the nation at risk from threats that include criminals, illicit drugs -- and high prices."American families have been crushed by inflation," Michigan Senate candidate Mike... Read More.

Trump to give RNC keynote, says hell stress unity after assassination attempt

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, W.I.) -- Former President Donald Trump will formally accept the GOP presidential nomination Thursday night and deliver his first speech since Saturday's assassination attempt, capping off an ebullient Republican convention at a time of heightened political uncertainty.Trump will give the keynote remarks at... Read More.