Jul 15, 2024, 5:46 PM GMT
Why the Republican Party chose Milwaukee as the host city
The 2024 Republican National Convention is underway. Here's why the Republican Party chose Milwaukee as the host city.
Trump makes appearance at convention with bandage on ear at RNC 2024
Chants of 'we love Trump' could be heard as he entered the RNC.
Last updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 10:44AM GMT
MILWAUKEE -- The Republican National Convention is officially underway in Milwaukee on Monday -- just two days after Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday evening.
Despite the shooting, the gathering of more than 50,000 attendees, including an expected 2,400 Republican delegates, is slated to maintain its original programming as a time to bring the party together -- but now newly energized by Trump's amazing survival and raised-fist show of defiance.
One of the most anticipated moments of Trump's campaign happened Monday when Trump named 39-year-old Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate.
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Here's how the news is developing.
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Jul 15, 2024, 5:29 PM GMT
Pre-planned group of 1,700 National Guardsmen and other troops supporting RNC security
As part of a plan that predates the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, roughly 1,700 National Guardsmen and several active-duty troops will assist other agencies with security at the Republican National Convention, according to Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh.
"In regards to the Republican National Convention, approximately 1,700 National Guard and a small number of active-duty personnel will be providing support to civil authorities from July 13 through 19. These personnel are supporting the FBI, U.S. Secret Service and Milwaukee Metro Police Department for 24/7 operations," Singh said.
Singh emphasized that this support was pre-planned, and not related to the shooting at Trump's rally over the weekend, nor was the force augmented as a result.
Jul 15, 2024, 5:38 PM GMT
Trump says he will announce VP pick today
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News' Bret Baier on Monday morning that he will announce his pick for vice president on Monday.
The decision will come after months of speculation about who his running mate will be.
There will be a roll call vote on the presidential ticket, which includes the vice president, on Monday at the RNC.
The long list of vice presidential shortlisters include Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, ABC News sources say.
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Jul 15, 2024, 2:37 PM GMT
Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case ahead of RNC
The classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has been dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, according to court records.
The judge ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional.
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