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Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here's what to expect

For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump's previous nominating affairs.
Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US

Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After almost 30 months of war with Russia , Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds.
In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path

In a media world that loves sharp lines, discussions of the Trump shooting follow a predictable path

There aren't a lot of facts. There are, however, an avalanche of conclusions. So it goes in many corners of the news media and among its frequent commentators in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West

North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's election board voted Tuesday to certify a political party that wants to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballot this fall.
Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting

Donald Trump is feted by his former rivals in a show of Republican unity after rally shooting

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump was celebrated Tuesday at the Republican National Convention by former rivals who just months ago leveled harsh critiques about him, a show of unity that contrasts with the divisions increasingly ripping through the Demo
Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2

Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump's prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump's campaign.
Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms

Nevada county reverses controversial vote and certifies two recounts while legal action looms

RENO, Nev.
'Make America Safe Once Again': Republicans talk crime, celebrate Trump's resilience

'Make America Safe Once Again': Republicans talk crime, celebrate Trump's resilience

MILWAUKEE — Three days after the Saturday shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, Republican party faithful streaming through the streets of downtown Milwaukee were turning the episode into a source of courage rather than fear.
Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police say

Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC, police say

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man who was wielding two knives near the convention, Milwaukee’s police chief said Tuesday.
Violence plagued all levels of American politics long before the attempt on Trump's life

Violence plagued all levels of American politics long before the attempt on Trump's life

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Long before a would-be assassin wounded former President Donald Trump , the fuse of political violence had been burning across America. Members of Congress have been shot.
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