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​Donanld Trump at the RNC
Analysis

RNC wrap-up: Trump's speech and the GOP's evolving identity

On the fourth and final night of the RNC, Donald Trump took to the stage for the first time since he was nearly assassinated at a campaign rally. He began his speech with a detailed, dramatic retelling of the shooting, in which he was saved by God, in the style of a grandfather telling their grandchild a war story at bedtime.

United States Senator JD Vance (Republican of Ohio) at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, U.S., on Friday, February 23, 2024.
What We're Watching

The pluses and minuses of JD Vance

All running mates bring advantages and disadvantages to presidential candidates, but the choice of JD Vance is a striking sign of the political times.

​JD VANCE
Analysis

Trump picks JD Vance as running mate on day one of the RNC

Two days after an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump officially became his party’s nominee on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

​Entertainer and convention speaker Amber Rose stands at the podium ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024.
What We're Watching

What’s on tap for the Republican National Convention?

The RNC Convention opens Monday in Milwaukee, WI, and we’ll be watching from Day One to see the moment when Trump unveils his running mate.

​A police officer stands guard as preparations for the Republican National Convention are underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 14, 2024.
Analysis

Will Project 2025 become Trump’s 2.0 playbook?

As the Republican National Convention kicks off today, there are three big things to watch: how the party responds to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, who the former president picks as his running mate, and the GOP’s platform for his potential second term.

Will there be a decisive US response to Russian cyber attacks?
Cyber in 60 Seconds

Will there be a decisive US response to Russian cyber attacks?

After an attempted hack of a Republican National Committee contractor, is cybersecurity at a breaking point between the US and Russia? Why is China launching cybersecurity probes into US listed Chinese tech companies? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

RNC 2020 recap: Trump avoids talk of COVID & focuses on white, rural base
US Politics In 60 Seconds

RNC 2020 recap: Trump avoids talk of COVID & focuses on white, rural base

Jon Lieber, Managing Director for the United States at the Eurasia Group, shares his perspective on a special Republican National Convention wrap up edition of US Politics In 60 Seconds

Republican National Convention 2020: Trump's White House speech & other unusual plans
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Republican National Convention 2020: Trump's White House speech & other unusual plans

The Republican National Convention is going to have a strong focus on Democratic policies that the Republicans are going to argue undermine American greatness, cater to the radical left, and are going to reverse all the progress that's been made under President Trump.