Rep. Tom Cole Describes Mike Pence As 'Reassuring Pick' For VP
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
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.
Trump Speechwriter Accepts Responsibility For Using Michelle Obama's Words
"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.
WATCH: Trump's Plane Interrupts Ted Cruz Rally, Crowd Boos
"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
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
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
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.
Trump Wins GOP Nomination; Some Hispanics Warm Up To The Nominee
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.
Random Thoughts On A Rather Random Session Of The Trumpified Convention
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.
GOP Convention Day 3: Big Political Stars Set Stage For VP Pick Mike Pence
The program will feature Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, as well as Govs. Rick Scott and Scott Walker riffing off the theme "Make America First Again." Gov. Mike Pence headlines.