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Neither the FBI, nor the GOP, nor his own son can keep President Trump from railing against mail-in ballots.

Politics & Government

Ignoring FBI And Fellow Republicans, Trump Continues Assault On Mail-In Voting

2:56pm August 28, 2020

by Miles Parks

The president has backed off his attacks on the Postal Service but continues to question the integrity of mail ballots, without providing any evidence.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz speaks from Orlando, Fla., during the third night of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Holtz questioned Democratic candidate Joe Biden's Catholic faith.

Conventions Bring Sharper Faith Appeals From Both Parties

1:20pm August 28, 2020

by Tom Gjelten

Some speakers at the Republican National Convention were as quick to question the faith beliefs of the Biden-Harris ticket as they were to defend those of their own candidates.

From left, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Tiffany Trump, President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump stand on the South Lawn of the White House on the last night of the Republican National Convention.

Politics & Government

7 Takeaways From The Republican National Convention

10:02am August 28, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It's going to be a nasty post-Labor Day sprint to Election Day, as both parties argue that the soul of America is at stake. For Republicans, it's all about trying to stick the culture war to Biden.

Politics & Government

President Trump Addresses Nation, Accepts Nomination On Final Night Of RNC

9:48am August 28, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump laid out his vision for the next four years and attacked his Democratic rival Joe Biden as he accepted the Republican nomination on the final night of the party's convention.

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Fact-Checking President Trump's RNC Speech

7:41am August 28, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for President last night. We go over the major talking points of his speech.

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What Voters Thought Of President Trump's RNC Speech

7:39am August 28, 2020

Voters react to President Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, in which he cast himself as a protector against radical leftists.

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News Brief: RNC Ends, Laura Recovery Begins, Japan PM Resigns

5:06am August 28, 2020

Thursday marked the end of the Republican National Convention. Louisiana begins recovery after Hurricane Laura. And, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will resign, citing health issues.

As The Nation Gears Up To Vote, William Barr Is A Public Face For GOP

5:06am August 28, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General William Barr is not slated to speak at the Republican National Convention, but Barr has acted as a loyal surrogate — pushing the Trump campaign message in recent interviews.

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President Trump is accepting the Republican nomination for president on Thursday night.

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Fact Check: Trump's Address To The Republican Convention, Annotated

11:32pm August 27, 2020

President Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president on Thursday. NPR reporters are providing analysis of his remarks live.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies this week during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing.

Politics & Government

Postmaster General Vows To Election Officials He'll Treat Ballots 'Like Gold'

9:10pm August 27, 2020

by Miles Parks

Louis DeJoy reportedly tells officials he's setting up a task force to make sure each mail processing plant has sufficient capacity to handle the expected surge in mailed ballots this year.