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2016 Republican National Convention: Party Platform

7:48am July 19, 2016

NPR's Scott Detrow reports on the party's platform. Steve Inskeep talks to Rachel Hoff, the first openly gay Republican on the platform committee. NPR's Kirk Siegler reports on protest demonstrations.

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TV's 'Veep' Writers Take On The Republican Convention

5:58am July 19, 2016

What would the writers of Veep say about the scripting of the Republican National Convention so far? Steve Inskeep talks to three writers of the HBO show: Dave Mandel, Billy Kimball and Erik Kenward.

Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson On Conventions: We Witnessed History

5:19am July 19, 2016

Commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and former ABC News newsman Sam Donaldson have been reporting on conventions for two decades. They give us some historical perspective on the week ahead.

Donald Trump enters the stage to introduce his wife Melania on the first day of the Republican National Convention.

Melania Trump Caps Emotional Night At Republican National Convention

11:29pm July 18, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump turned to political allies, reality TV stars and onetime Hollywood actors for his first night at the Republican National Convention.

The stage is set Monday for the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

Republican National Convention Speakers, Day 1

10:16pm July 18, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The first night of the Republican National Convention is focused on national security, with presumptive nominee Donald Trump designating the theme as "Make America Safe Again."

Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (left) along with other delegates from Virginia chants for a roll call vote on Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

WATCH: Chaos Erupts On RNC Floor As #NeverTrump Makes Last Stand

8:08pm July 18, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Never Trump forces made one final attempt to try to block Donald Trump as the Republican nominee. But a rules package ensuring he will be the nominee passed over objections anyway.

GOP Convention Opens With 'Make America Safe Again' Theme

6:44pm July 18, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The Republican National Convention begins Monday with the first night's activities and speakers.

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Anti-Trump Movement Fails To Force Roll Call Vote On GOP Convention Rules

6:44pm July 18, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The floor the Republican National Convention erupted on Monday amid an attempt by the anti-Trump movement to force a roll call vote on convention rules.

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Protesters Descend On Cleveland For Republican National Convention

6:44pm July 18, 2016

by Nathan Rott

Thousands of demonstrators and thousands of law enforcement officers are in Cleveland for this week's Republican National Convention, and there's a palpable tension hanging over the city.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the NAACP National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 18, 2016.

Clinton On Police Murders: 'This Madness Has To Stop'

6:44pm July 18, 2016

Speaking to the NAACP annual convention, Clinton spoke of bringing "the full weight of the law" against those who kill officers and confronting racial bias.

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