Donald Trump becomes nominee and makes VP pick at RNC Republicans are gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s convention this week. The GOP has nominated Donald Trump as its presidential standard bearer for a third straight time. Stephen Fowler
RNC begins 2 days after Trump assassination attempt The Republican National Convention begins Monday, two days after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate Sen. Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base — yet could alienate a broader audience needed to win in November. Stephen Fowler
Live updates: Trump assassination attempt news & analysis KUOW and NPR coverage in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump. KUOW Staff
Following Trump shooting, Washington state politicians condemn violence and spread conspiracy theories Political leaders in Washington state are responding to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. While many have condemned the violence, others have called its motivation into question. Scott Greenstone
How the assassination attempt on Trump has changed the outlook of this week’s RNC Ahead of this week’s RNC in Milwaukee, Republicans congregated for a vigil in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Elena Moore
Federal judge dismisses classified documents case against Trump She cited the manner in which special counsel Jack Smith was appointed to investigate the former president's handling of classified documents. Carrie Johnson
Multiple investigations have been opened into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump For the broader security implications, NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to GOP Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, chair of the Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee. Sacha Pfeiffer
The Republican National Convention follows the attempted Trump assassination NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to the mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson about security at the Republican National Convention following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Sacha Pfeiffer
Both parties need to communicate with voters at this moment, strategist says Some Republicans are pointing the finger at Democrats for the assassination attempt against ex-President Trump. GOP strategist Heath Mayo tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer he wants more respectful dialogue. Sacha Pfeiffer