Trump nomination sealed, focus turns to VP nominee Pence

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump's children Ivanka Trump, background, and Tiffany Trump walk on the convention floor after their father clinched the Republican nomination during the second day of the Republican... . A supporter of Melania Trump holds a sign during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

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Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., gestures and makes a 'W' for Wisconsin, after speaking during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland. The Associated Press Speaker of the House Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., gestures and makes a 'W' for Wisconsin, after speaking during the Republican National Convention, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland.

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."

2016 Republican National Convention Day 3: Who’s speaking, where to watch

The 2016 Republican National Convention has boiled with resentful reservations, in some cases, toward the party's primary winner, Donald Trump . That was on exhibit Tuesday, when more than 700 delegates cast their votes for other candidates.

Pence’s Indiana record more complicated than campaign claims

The national rollout of Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has touted the Indiana governor's record on jobs, tax cuts, infrastructure and school funding. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, his wife Karen and daughter Charlotte, left, applaud during the second day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Heidi Klum showcases her sun-kissed physique in a flimsy camisole…

'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.

My, how you’ve changed! Retired Wiggles stars Jeff Fatt, 62, and…

'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.

Melania Trump speech produces lacklustre early TV ratings

Melania Trump's big night at the Republican National Convention failed to draw bumper television audiences despite networks boosting their coverage of the gathering and husband Donald Trump promising a "showbiz" feel to the week. According to Nielsen ratings data on Tuesday from seven leading broadcast and cable networks, an estimated 23 million people watched Monday evening's highlight during the 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. hour when Melania Trump, the wife of Republican White House contender Donald Trump, delivered her speech.

RNC reporting bias gets warning

Journalists working at the Republican National Convention may notice a common theme: billboards and advertisements telling them to check their bias. The Media Research Center made a six-figure ad buy in Cleveland to mark the Republican gathering, inundating the area surrounding the Quicken Loans Arena with advertisements reading "Don't Believe the Liberal Media!" MRC President Brent Bozell said the ad campaign is a friendly reminder to members of the media covering the RNC proceedings.

Trump chief stars in campaign controversy

Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort walks around the convention floor before the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort walks around the convention floor before the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016.

Cruz support still strong in Washington delegation GOP camp

Washington state delegate Eric Minor talks to reporters as he reacts to a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. Washington state delegate Eric Minor talks to reporters as he reacts to a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016.

Did Melania Trump plagiarize Michelle Obama’s speech at the RNC?

Melania Trump 's speech at the opening night of the Republican National Convention Monday was strikingly similar to Michelle Obama 's remarks at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, prompting some to accuse Donald Trump 's wife of plagiarism. In one part of her speech, Trump said: "From a young age, my parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life, that your word is your bond and you do what you say and keep your promise, that you treat people with respect.

Fiery Giuliani touts Trump

Giuliani resigned as a New York delegate pledged to Ohio Gov. John Kasich to the Republican National Convention before a prime time speech, according to a New York Republican Party official. Fiery Giuliani touts Trump Giuliani resigned as a New York delegate pledged to Ohio Gov. John Kasich to the Republican National Convention before a prime time speech, according to a New York Republican Party official.

Struggle to unify GOP evident as convention opens

Illinois delegate Christian Gramm, left, and other delegates react as some call for a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. less Illinois delegate Christian Gramm, left, and other delegates react as some call for a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, ... more Donald Trump promised a "monumentally magnificent" display of at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which kicked off Monday.

As World Reels From Islamic Terror Attacks – CAIR Hands Out…

As the world reels from shocking Islamist terror attacks in the U.S, France, Turkey, Iraq, Belgium, Malaysia, Somalia, Saudi Arabia and sex assaults by Muslim 'rapefugees' just about everywhere in recent months, the Hamas/ Muslim Brotherhood front group CAIR is handing out chewing gum at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio that mockingly purports to treat 'chronic Islamophobia'.

The Latest: Manafort: Close to 20 states are battlegrounds

Donald Trump's campaign chair says he has "close to 20" states on his list of competitive general election battlegrounds. Paul Manafort says that includes such states as Connecticut and Oregon, which he says are coming into play.

A world in turmoil raises the bar for US party conventions

Baton Rouge police officer Randy Bonaventure takes a bouquet of flowers at the Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where the police officers were brought today. Photo / AP The deadly shootings of police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today, coming after the coup attempt and subsequent roundup of plotters in Turkey over the weekend, which followed a devastating attack in the French city of Nice, all have combined to redraw the backdrop for the Republican National Convention, which opens in Cleveland tomorrow.

Trump condemns killings of police overshadowing convention

Donald Trump condemned the killings on Sunday of three Louisiana police officers as the fresh spasm of violence put a sombre note on the opening of the Republican National Convention due this week to formally nominate him for the White House. A bar is seen outside the Quicken Loans Arena in advance of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio July 15, 2016.