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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 …

Trump’s pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was found guilty of bribery charges, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Frank Franklin II/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin …

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Republicans adopted a new platform at their party’s convention in Milwaukee. One of the most-watched sections has been the language around abortion rights.

Trump’s pick for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15 in Milwaukee. Andrew Harnik/Getty …

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 …

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.

The latest on what we know about the shooting at yesterday’s Trump rally and the investigation into it. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We’re going to end this hour by walking you …

President Biden delivers an address from the Oval Office of the White House on July 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C., to call for a calming of political rhetoric a day …