Stories about J.D. Vance's grandmother stole the night at the RNC. Here's who she was Up until her death in 2005, the woman known affectionately as “Mamaw” played a pivotal role in the life of J.D. Vance. She was a Christian who loved to swear, and was fiercely protective of family. Jason Breslow
Hulk Hogan, Linda McMahon and Dana White speak in support of Trump on the last night of the RNC Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro wrestler whose real name is Terry Bollea, is on the recently released roster of speakers for the convention’s final night, slated to speak in the run up to former President Donald Trump’s address. Rachel Treisman
What did Vance's speech at the RNC reveal about the future of the GOP? With J.D. Vance's speech at the convention, a new, young voice in Republican national politics was given its loudest megaphone. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Sarah Isgur, an editor at The Dispatch. Michel Martin
Takeaways from J.D. Vance’s first date with America On Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, the Ohio senator toned down his usual rhetoric and focused instead on his family and his appeal to working-class voters. Domenico Montanaro
Too toxic for Fox News, Tucker Carlson snags a key role at GOP convention Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch has been considered a kingmaker in Republican circles. Now two men he shunned — former President Donald Trump and former Fox star Tucker Carlson — are in the spotlight. David Folkenflik
Are there options for Republicans who refuse to be on board with a Trump-led GOP? J.D. Vance, who once was opposed to Donald Trump, accepted the GOP's VP nomination Wednesday night. But the Republicans who oppose Trump from within the party have become increasingly marginalized. Sarah McCammon
Growing Latino electorate could again be key to this election year in swing states President Biden canceled an appearance at the annual conference of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy group. How are Latino voters responding to the Biden-Trump rematch? A Martínez
RNC to hear from Trump after VP nominee Vance addressed GOP delegates Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday night for the final session of the GOP convention. His pick for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, addressed the crowd Wednesday night. Don Gonyea
Morning news brief Republican vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is welcomed by party faithful. Lawmakers plan a series of hearings next week over the Trump assassination attempt. And President Biden has COVID. A Martínez
UW researchers find online rumors, but no major disinformation, after Trump assassination attempt Researchers identified no major disinformation campaign by outside actors. Instead, it's rumors that circulated spontaneously by people trying to get attention for themselves or their causes. KUOW Staff