WATCH: Sen. JD Vance’s full speech at 2024 Republican National Convention By Jill Colvin, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
Politics Jul 18 Okla. Gov. Stitt says GOP is ‘clearly behind Trump’ and has ‘never been more unified’ Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma endorsed former President Trump after his first choice, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dropped out of the primary race earlier this year. Stitt joined Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett at the Republican National Convention to discuss…
Politics Jul 18 Former Secret Service agent provides insight on security failures at Trump shooting The Secret Service remains under intense scrutiny after the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Homeland security and congressional probes are underway and the agency’s director, Kimberly Cheatle, is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next week. Amna…
Politics Jul 17 The key Senate and House races that could shift the balance of power in Congress While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with…
Politics Jul 16 RNC chair on Trump’s convention appearance: ‘It is a miracle that he’s here’ The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance…
Politics Jul 16 Rep. D’Esposito says Republicans are ’embracing the youth’ with Vance on ticket A number of candidates and lawmakers up for reelection are slated to speak Tuesday evening at the Republican National Convention. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of New York is a former police officer and his reelection is key to Republican efforts to…
Politics Jul 15 JD Vance’s evolution from Trump critic to running mate Amid a tumultuous week, Donald Trump officially tapped freshman Ohio Sen. JD Vance to join him on the Republican ticket as his running mate. Vance, a relative newcomer to politics, rose to fame in 2016 with his memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy,"…
Politics Jul 15 DeWine on Vance: ‘His life experiences are unique’ and will relate with voters Donald Trump picked Ohio Sen. JD Vance to be his running mate. To further discuss Vance and the selection, Geoff Bennett sat down with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Politics Jul 15 What’s next for Justice Department after Trump’s classified documents case dismissed Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Trump is his second major legal victory in weeks. In a 93-page ruling, Cannon said the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the case, was…
Politics Jul 15 Secret Service under scrutiny after ‘basic rules’ not followed at Trump rally The assassination attempt on former President Trump is raising major questions about the Secret Service and its security protocols. Chief among them, how was a 20-year-old with a rifle able to obtain a clear line of sight? Amna Nawaz discussed…
Politics Jul 15 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what Vance brings to Trump’s campaign NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz in Milwaukee to discuss the latest political news, including the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the reaction from President Biden…