Election 2020

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August 26, 2020 11:11 AM

Live updates: Day 3 of the Republican National Convention

Vice President Mike Pence headlines the third day of the Republican National Convention.

by NPR Staff

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August 26, 2020 4:50 AM

4 takeaways from night 2 of the Republican National Convention

Melania Trump empathized with those struggling with the coronavirus, while others sidestepped the pandemic's impact on the economy.

by Deirdre Walsh

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August 25, 2020 6:56 PM

Rapper West qualifies for presidential ballot in Minnesota

The Minnesota Secretary of State's office says rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on the state's presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2020 4:10 PM

Republicans blast Democrats as socialists. Here's what socialism is

The GOP has long accused Democrats of promoting socialism, but, for many Americans, it may no longer be such a frightening label.

by Brian Naylor

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August 25, 2020 1:41 PM

Listen: Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Donald Trump, Jr. and more at Day 1 of RNC

Day 1 speeches from the Republican National Convention on August 24, 2020. Featuring Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Donald Trump, Jr. and more.

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August 25, 2020 9:21 AM

‘People are anxious’: Melania Trump takes on pandemic, racial protests

First lady Melania Trump headlines the second day of the Republican National Convention. Also speaking Tuesday: Mike Pompeo and Rand Paul.

by NPR Staff

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August 25, 2020 6:22 AM

Fact check: Trump, GOP distort on health care, vote fraud

President Donald Trump made a dizzying array of misleading claims about voting fraud and health care as fellow Republicans opened their convention with speeches distorting the agenda of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2020 12:45 PM

Minn. Trump supporters say they trust him on the economy

As Republicans gather remotely for the first night of their national convention, we checked back with some Minnesotans who voted for Trump four years ago to see how they think he's done as president.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 24, 2020 8:06 AM

Republican convention takeaways: All Trump, all the time

There was little mention of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 175,000 Americans and imperiled Trump's presidency. Republicans did try to make the case that Trump and the party have done a lot to help minorities.

by The Associated Press

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August 24, 2020 8:00 AM

Postmaster general defends his actions in acrimonious marathon House hearing

The Trump ally and longtime Republican megadonor has been called to testify regarding cost-cutting measures that Democrats say would jeopardize Americans' ability to vote by mail.

by Alana Wise

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