United against Clinton, GOP seeks to rebrand Trump

Nomination in hand, Donald Trump's campaign charged ahead Wednesday with a convention-week mission to redefine the party's celebrity leader as a serious-minded family man. It's a project proving harder than uniting skeptical Republicans behind their distaste for another brand they know well: The Clintons.

No sign of Trump endorsement, but plenty of Cruz ambition

Sen. Ted Cruz's Texas-size political ambitions will be on full display Wednesday as the primary runner-up delivers a prime-time convention speech, but holds off on a full-throated endorsement of Republican nominee Donald Trump. The conservative senator repeatedly clashed with Trump during a bitter primary fight, with the New York businessman mocking the lawmaker as "Lyin' Ted."

Race to replace Louisiana Sen. David Vitter attracts a crowd

U.S. Sen. David Vitter announced last year he will not be seeking re-election, opening up a free-for-all to replace him. as a dozen candidates signed up in Baton Rouge to replace retiring Sen. David Vitter , R-La.

And then there were two? Hillary Clinton appears to have narrowed down choices for running mate

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Senator Timothy Kaine of Virginia have emerged as the leading candidates among a longer list of finalists Hillary Clinton is considering to be her vice-presidential running mate, according to interviews with multiple Democrats with knowledge of her deliberations. Although her list is not limited to those two, Clinton has spoken highly of both in recent days to friends and advisers as she closes in on an announcement that could come as soon as Friday.

SNL’s Colin Jost and Michael Che Take Weekend Update to the Conventions

"The world is burning down and we also gotta deal with this?" Che told Adweek in an interview this morning in Cleveland, at the site of the Republican National Convention. "There's so many issues now that are very controversial, very high-stakes comedy that could be a lot more interesting than Donald Trump's hair or Hillary Clinton being stiff."

Obama tapes television ad for Murphy’s Senate campaign

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy of Florida will begin airing his first Senate campaign television ad, a 30-second spot featuring President Barack Obama . Obama says Murphy is a strong progressive who stands up to the gun lobby and supports social security and protecting women's right to an abortion.

The Latest: Manafort: Look for a compassionate, human Trump

Donald Trump's campaign chairman says one purpose of the Republican National Convention is to redefine the GOP presidential nominee. Paul Manafort said on ABC Wednesday that, "we feel that the American people don't know all of Donald Trump."

Outnumbered and outmuscled, Dump-Trumpers thumped by GOP

Members of the New York delegation cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the roll call at the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland. Members of the New York delegation cheer for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the roll call at the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland.

In bumpy coronation, Trump takes the crown

The art of the coronation has taken something of a beating at the Republican National Convention. Nevertheless, Donald Trump now has the crown - and a final chance to summon unity from the party's restive ranks in the ritual's closing days.

GOP Sen. Jeff Flake: Prison for Clinton is ‘jumping the shark’

At least one Republican senator thinks the calls for Hillary Clinton to be imprisoned are going one step too far. As speakers and delegates at the Republican National Convention lifted their voices with chants of "lock her up" on Tuesday, Sen. Jeff Flake tweeted that Republicans are "jumping the shark."

Beating rivals and the odds, Donald Trump captures Republican nomination

Thirteen months after launching an improbable bid for the White House, Donald Trump captured the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, having vanquished 16 party rivals, warred with much of its establishment and provoked controversy at every turn. His eldest child, Donald Trump Jr, announced the support of New York, their home state, during a roll-call vote at the Republican National Convention, ensuring Trump had the majority of delegates - 1 237 - needed to contest the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election against presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

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'I love him with all my heart': Recent graduate Tiffany Trump, 22, pays tribute to her doting dad in heartfelt speech about The Donald's softer side to The Republican National Convention Like father, like son: Donald Trump Junior impresses the GOP convention with an electrifying rallying cry for his father who won't 'delete our problems' Donald Trump Jr. says Michelle Obama does NOT deserve an apology following claims his stepmother Melania copied parts of first lady's 2008 DNC speech She's one-degree of separation from a devil-lover! Ben Carson warns voters against Hillary because her 'hero' Saul Alinsky 'acknowledges Lucifer' 'I'm worried I will be the last GOP president': George W Bush's doomsday warning about the future to secret party meeting 'The Obama years are almost over.

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'I love him with all my heart': Recent graduate Tiffany Trump, 22, pays tribute to her doting dad in heartfelt speech about The Donald's softer side to The Republican National Convention Like father, like son: Donald Trump Junior impresses the GOP convention with an electrifying rallying cry for his father who won't 'delete our problems' Donald Trump Jr. says Michelle Obama does NOT deserve an apology following claims his stepmother Melania copied parts of first lady's 2008 DNC speech She's one-degree of separation from a devil-lover! Ben Carson warns voters against Hillary because her 'hero' Saul Alinsky 'acknowledges Lucifer' 'I'm worried I will be the last GOP president': George W Bush's doomsday warning about the future to secret party meeting 'The Obama years are almost over.

Conservatives bristle as Trump backs off Clinton prosecution

Some of Donald Trump's strongest conservative supporters are voicing anger and disappointment at the president-elect's comments on Tuesday that he might back off his campaign pledge of pursuing a prosecution of former rival Hillary Clinton. Trump, in an interview with the New York Times, took a more compassionate tone toward the Democratic presidential nominee than during his campaign, when he talked about a possible criminal investigation of the opponent he dubbed "Crooked Hillary" if he won the White House.

Nation-Now 1 hour ago 12:38 a.m.Tenn. leaders want more positive Trump campaign

The outspoken businessman and Republican presidential nominee is known for his attacks on foes - chiefly Hillary Clinton - and friends alike, even former GOP presidential candidates. That tone may fire up Trump delegates at the Republican National Convention here this week, but Tennessee elected leaders said presidents win elections when they are able to lay out a clear path to prosperity instead of focusing solely on the perceived faults of their rivals.

Nation-Now 43 mins ago 1:00 a.m.Is Tom Cotton testing the 2020 waters?

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton met with Iowa's delegates to the Republican National Convention here on Tuesday, part of a tour of several early-voting states that raised speculation about the Arkansan's plans for 2020 or 2024. The first-term senator and Army veteran's remarks described Republicans as "America's governing party" - noting their majorities in Congress and in state legislatures across the country - and argued that only the GOP has policies to address the country's economic and national security demands.

Republicans formally nominate Donald Trump for U.S. president

PanARMENIAN.Net - Republicans formally chose Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee, a landmark moment in American politics and a stunning victory for a man whose White House ambitions were once openly mocked, AFP reports. After a roller-coaster campaign that saw Trump defeat 16 rivals and steamroller stubborn party opposition, the tycoon said it was time to "go all the way" and beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in November.

Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb

Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee talk while Alaska recounts their votes during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Tiffany Trump, daughter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, prepares for her speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.