USA

‘Barbaric,’ ‘cultural genocide’ and a ‘return to Maoism’: GOP platform’s tough words rile China

BEIJING — Reacting to strong language in the GOP’S 2016 platform, which criticizes China over issues including Internet censorship, destroying churches and “cultural genocide” in Tibet, Beijing on Thursday urged U.S. Republicans to stop “groundlessly accusing China and interfering in China’s domestic affairs.” The platform delegates adopted this week in Cleveland before nominating Donald Trump […]

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International, USA

Convention Underscores Republicans’ Women Problem

There’s a reason the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week featured a parade of women delivering testimonials about their relationships with Donald Trump, capped off Thursday night by an extended appeal to women from Trump’s oldest daughter and close confidante, Ivanka. It’s a tacit acknowledgement that the GOP presidential nominee is deeply unpopular with

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USA

DNC Speakers List Stirs Clinton VP Speculation

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine is among several big names viewed as favorites in the Hillary Clinton running mate pool who are included in the Democratic National Convention speakers list released Thursday. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, who also have been considered possible vice presidential picks, are

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USA

Elizabeth Warren: I think I’d know by now if Hillary Clinton selected me as a running mate

CLEVELAND – Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts told late-night TV host Stephen Colbert that if she were Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick, she’d probably know it by now. “I think if it were me, I would know it by now, so probably not,” she said when Mr. Colbert asked backstage if he could announce her

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USA

Donald Trump Full Leaked RNC Speech

Tweet Donald Trump’s prepared speech to the Republican National convention, annotated Trump takes stage ahead of convention speech Play Video1:29 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said “I love the media” as he tested his microphone. (Video: Reuters/Photo: Ricky Carioti) Donald Trump’s prepared remarks accepting the Republican nomination in Cleveland Thursday night were provided on an

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USA

What other speakers said on Trump’s big night

***EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY*** CLEVELAND, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC) is holding its final day of proceedings in Cleveland, Ohio, today. The speakers featured in the Convention’s evening program will expand upon the theme: “Make America One Again.” America faces serious challenges at home and threats from abroad. In order

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USA

Donald Trump completes takeover of Republican Party, declares ‘I am your voice’

CLEVELAND – Donald Trump completed his takeover of the Republican Party on Thursday, claiming the presidential nomination, calling for unity within the party and holding himself out as the real agent of change all voters have been waiting for. He called for a return to law and order and for a crackdown on illegal immigration,

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USA

Ivanka Trump introduces father as a colorblind, gender-neutral leader

CLEVELAND — Donald Trump’s oldest daughter, Ivanka, tried to soften her father’s image, making a hard pitch to female voters as she introduced the Republican presidential nominee Thursday. “Policies allowing women to thrive should not be novelties,” she said. “Politicians talk about wage equality, but my father has made it a practice through his entire

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USA

Adelson snubs Cruz over his failure to endorse Trump

Texas Senator Ted Cruz was turned away from the luxury suite of Jewish billionaire Sheldon Adelson after he refused to endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in his speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Newsmax reports. A former U.S. senator quoted in the reported said that Cruz approached the suite after his speech.

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Jewish Religion, USA

Inside the Ivanka Trump Brand

As Donald Trump’s convention erupted into chaos during Senator Ted Cruz’s rebellion on Wednesday night, television cameras found the presidential candidate standing in the family box between two of his children. A scowling Don Jr. was seen straight on as he said something inaudible to his father; the soigné woman on his left, Ivanka, maintained

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USA