Politics & Government

Hispanic Republicans Texas Chairman Criticizes Trump's Immigration Views

6:56pm July 20, 2016

On day three of the Republican National Convention, NPR's Robert Siegel talks with undecided voter Artemio Muniz, Texas chairman of the Federation of Hispanic Republicans, who's hoping Donald Trump will change his tune on immigration.

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Rep. Tom Cole Describes Mike Pence As 'Reassuring Pick' For VP

6:56pm July 20, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, who is also the deputy majority whip for the Republican Party.

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John McCain Avoids Republican Convention To Focus On Re-Election

6:56pm July 20, 2016

by Don Gonyea

There are many prominent Republicans who have stayed away from the Republican National Convention this week. Prominent among them is former GOP nominee, Sen. John McCain, who says he's not even watching the convention and is focused instead on winning re-election.

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Melania Trump, wife of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, waves to the crowd after delivering a speech on the first day of the Republican National Convention.

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Trump Speechwriter Accepts Responsibility For Using Michelle Obama's Words

6:38pm July 20, 2016

by Brett Neely

"This was my mistake and I feel terrible for the chaos I have caused Melania and the Trumps, as well as to Mrs. Obama. No harm was meant," wrote speechwriter Meredith McIver.

Donald Trump's plane arrives at a welcome event with Gov. Mike Pence at the Great Lakes Science Centre on Wednesday in Cleveland.

WATCH: Trump's Plane Interrupts Ted Cruz Rally, Crowd Boos

6:25pm July 20, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Our party now has a nominee," Cruz said. As if on cue, the billionaire businessman's plane emblazoned with "TRUMP" across the side flew overhead to land nearby.

Mike Pence, Eric Trump To Deliver Remarks At RNC Night 3

4:40pm July 20, 2016

by Mara Liasson

On night three of the Republican National Convention, Eric Trump and vice presidential nominee Mike Pence will take the stage.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence To Make GOP Convention Debut

4:40pm July 20, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence will make his debut at the GOP convention on Wednesday night.

Appeals Court Demands Changes To Texas Voter ID Law

4:40pm July 20, 2016

by Pam Fessler

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered changes to a Texas voter ID law on Wednesday finding a part of the law discriminates against minority voters.

Politics & Government

Trump Wins GOP Nomination; Some Hispanics Warm Up To The Nominee

12:09pm July 20, 2016

NPR's Tamara Keith reports on the "counter convention" that the Hillary Clinton campaign is running alongside the GOP convention. NPR's Asma Khalid reports on the mood of Latino delegates.

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Random Thoughts On A Rather Random Session Of The Trumpified Convention

11:09am July 20, 2016

by Ron Elving

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got the arena rocking with a mock trial of Hillary Clinton that made the crowd "a jury of her peers." Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump also spoke.