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Republican National Convention 2024
July 16, 2024
Paige Oamek
What the Hell Was Teamsters’ President Thinking With That RNC Speech?
Sean O’Brien, which side are you on?
July 16, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Trump Chose J.D. Vance Because He “Sucked Up Effectively”
A Fox News analyst got to the heart of the reason behind Donald Trump’s choice of running mate.
July 16, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Top Republican Offers Pathetic Excuse for His Wild RNC Speech
Ron Johnson blamed a technological malfunction for his inflammatory rhetoric.
July 15, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Watch: Mike Johnson Freaks Out as RNC Teleprompter Breaks Down
The Republican National Convention, which convened to nominate Donald Trump, is off to a shaky start.
July 15, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Gives Away His “Unity” Game With Vice Presidential Pick
In the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, J.D. Vance was quick to stoke division and conspiracy.
July 15, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Project 2025 Leader Is Overjoyed by Trump’s Vice Presidential Pick
Kevin Roberts said he and his team were “really rooting” for J.D. Vance.
July 15, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Watch: Entire RNC Boos Mitch McConnell as He Tries to Nominate Trump
McConnell tried to speak at the Republican National Convention—and the entire arena immediately began booing him.
July 15, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Why the RNC Is Banning Tennis Balls but Not Guns After Trump Shooting
Make it make sense.
July 15, 2024
Edith Olmsted
MAGA Republicans Claim Trump’s Shooting Is Proof He Was Chosen by God
The RNC is in full cult mode over the attack on Trump.
July 15, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Fearing “Chaos,” Republicans Dread Trump’s RNC Performance
Even Donald Trump’s close allies worry he will go too far off script.
July 15, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
MAGA Republicans Push Unhinged Conspiracy to Explain Trump’s Shooting
Somehow, the shooting is all the fault of women and racial minorities.
July 12, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Trump to Get Billboard-Size Reminder of His Unpopularity at RNC
An advertising campaign will erect billboards featuring former Trump voters around the convention.
July 11, 2024
Talia Jane
Trump’s Fake Electors Will Be Front and Center at RNC
The Republican Party is revealing exactly what it stands for by giving Donald Trump’s fake electors a crucial role this convention.
July 9, 2024
Edith Olmsted
Trump Has Turned RNC Into a “Slut Walk,” Republicans Complain
Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis was not pleased by the convention’s platform or scheduled speakers.
July 9, 2024
Talia Jane
Trump Judge Delivers Massive Blow to RNC Protesters—Just in Time
A Trump-appointed judge is helping save the Republican National Convention from protesters.

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