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Mike Pence Formally Renominated For Vice President At RNC

11:36am August 24, 2020

The Republican National Convention begins with a roll call and official re-nomination of President Trump as the Republican nominee and Vice President Pence as his running mate.

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LISTEN LIVE: 2020 Republican National Convention

11:15am August 24, 2020

by NPR Staff

Stream NPR's special coverage Monday through Thursday. On Monday, the party is formally renominating President Trump and Vice President Pence as its presidential ticket.

President Trump will give his Republican renomination acceptance speech outside the White House on Thursday night.

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5 Questions Ahead Of The Republican National Convention

9:10am August 24, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Republican convention will be all about President Trump. Will he outline a clear second-term agenda?

Latin Musician Prince Royce On His DNC Appearance

6:02pm August 23, 2020

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Latin music star Prince Royce about his performance at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and why he's speaking out on the importance of this election.

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Republican National Convention: What To Expect

5:45pm August 23, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

Next up: Republicans. The GOP's national convention begins Monday. Here's what to watch for.

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Election Officials Work To Ease Fears Over Voting In A Pandemic

5:13pm August 23, 2020

by Lucy Perkins

Reports of mail slowdowns are forcing election officials to scramble. They're installing drop boxes and trying to reassure voters they won't have to cast their vote in person amid the pandemic.

Joe Biden is making a big appeal to the older white voters who helped elect Donald Trump in 2016 with ads like "Donna" that focus on fears about the pandemic.

Older White Voters Who Helped Trump Win May Be In Play

11:33am August 23, 2020

by Brian Mann

Polls suggest movement in this key demographic toward Joe Biden, but some white seniors in battleground states tell NPR they're sticking with the president.

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President Trump speaks on the South Lawn of the White House, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, on July 4. He'll deliver his main convention speech from the same location on Thursday.

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Convention Gives Trump A Chance To Explain How He'll Make America Great Again, Again

10:46am August 23, 2020

by Mara Liasson

The last three presidents won reelection, not just on their past achievements, but with a vision of where they would take the nation in the future. So far, President Trump has been vague about that.

Convention attendees must get a coronavirus test upon arrival and carry badges that record their movements.

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Hundreds Of GOP Delegates Journey To Charlotte Semi-Bubble For Scaled-Down Convention

10:39am August 23, 2020

by Steve Harrison

Republicans kept a small part of their convention in Charlotte there to satisfy contractual obligations. The smaller event includes measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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What To Expect At The Upcoming Republican National Convention

7:49am August 23, 2020

by Ayesha Rascoe

A look at what's in store as Republicans gather in person and virtually this week to hear from President Trump and other party officials making the case for a second term.

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