Donald J. Trump ended a buoyant gathering in Milwaukee with a speech that started solemn, turned rambling and showcased his all-encompassing power over his party.
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People Close to Biden Say He Appears to Accept He May Have to Drop Out
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOne person familiar with President Biden’s thinking cautioned that he had not yet made up his mind to leave the race, after three weeks of insisting that almost nothing would …
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Jamie Raskin, a Key Democrat, Urged Biden to Reconsider Campaign
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMr. Raskin, a congressman from Maryland, was a key member of the panel that investigated the Capitol riot. In a lengthy letter, he compared President Biden to a tiring baseball …
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How Trump’s Security Failed to Stop an Assassination Attempt
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere were early warnings to police. A Secret Service sniper team abruptly changing position. A sudden panic and then — Multiple gunshots fired at the former president. A bullet passing …
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J.D. Vance Is First Major Nominee With Facial Hair in 75 Years
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe vice-presidential candidate is the first major party nominee with facial hair in 75 years.
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Donald Trump Jr. Helped Elevate J.D. Vance, and He’s Not Done
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe former president’s son played a pivotal role in getting Mr. Vance on the G.O.P. ticket. Though he has never held elected office, he has emerged as a key enforcer …
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Rubio’s Endorsement of Trump Underscores Reversal for Latino Leader
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMany Hispanic Republicans watched with pride as the Florida senator spoke, but some expressed disappointment over his defense of Trump.
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In Milwaukee, a G.O.P. Transformation From Dysfunctional to Unified
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn Tuesday, Republicans effectively took a victory lap in the middle of the presidential race, expressing a sense of invincibility at their convention.
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RNC Day 2 Takeaways: DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy Take the Stage
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA roster of Donald J. Trump’s former rivals, including Nikki Haley, lined up to pledge their allegiance, and a party confident of its November fate drove home an aggressive law-and-order …
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The media titan’s attendance in Milwaukee was another extraordinary turn in his contorted relationship with Donald J. Trump.