GOP vows to make America safe again. Statistics contradict their growing crime claims At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night, Republicans promised to “make America safe once again.” They say crime is up nationwide. Is it? A Martínez
How the vice presidency went from an 'insignificant office' to a political powerhouse Early U.S. vice presidents focused on their constitutional role as president of the Senate, but more modern officeholders have held more influence in the White House and beyond. Joe Hernandez
Women headline a night at the RNC that framed Trump as compassionate, not combative The official theme was crime and safety. But key speakers, including Lara Trump and Nikki Haley, described former President Donald Trump as a family man and a unifier — despite his divisive persona. Elena Moore
Morning news brief Republicans vow to "make America safe again," but the statistics contradict their claims of growing crime. Democrats who want to keep President Biden off the ballot oppose an obscure party rule. A Martínez
Reality star Savannah Chrisley says her parents were victims of political persecution Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were found guilty of conspiring to defraud community banks. Speaking at the Republican National Convention, their daughter, Savannah, blamed "rogue prosecutors." Anna Yukhananov
Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them The president is preparing to back term limits and an enforceable ethics code for U.S. Supreme Court justices. But these changes would require Congressional backing, and that won't be easy to get. Deepa Shivaram
Democrats plan a roll call vote for Biden this month. But some want to wait In May, Democrats decided to hold their roll call vote for their nominee well before the party’s convention. But now, some in the party say they want to put the brakes on that plan. Tamara Keith
Where J.D. Vance stands on key issues Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, who once called former Donald Trump “America’s Hitler” but is now one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, has been named Trump’s 2024 vice presidential pick. Here's where he stands on key issues. Lexie Schapitl
NSC warned Secret Service about an increased Iranian threat to Trump There are no identified ties between the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and any foreign or domestic accomplices or co-conspirators. But Iranian threats against Trump officials date back to the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Deepa Shivaram
Biden’s approach to immigration is under fire at the RNC today The RNC will adapt a platform that includes a chapter with two pillars: “Sealing the border and stopping the migrant invasion and Carrying out the largest deportation operation in America History.” Jasmine Garsd