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Trump, on huge White House stage, decries Biden, defies pandemic

by JONATHAN LEMIRE, MICHELLE L. PRICE and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press August 27, 2020September 14, 2020

The president declares that ‘at no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas.’

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Kellyanne Conway makes farewell address at GOP convention

by LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

One of the longest-serving advisers to President Trump spoke of ‘everyday heroes’ Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention.

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Republican convention speakers defend police as nation faces new racial tensions

by ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press August 26, 2020September 14, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence, the evening’s featured speaker, argues that Democratic leaders are allowing lawlessness to prevail in U.S. cities.

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Former Republican senator from Maine Bill Cohen endorses Biden

by Eric Russell August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

The 3-term senator and secretary of defense under Bill Clinton has been highly critical of President Trump.

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Maine lobsterman’s convention speech sets off political spat

by By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press August 25, 2020August 26, 2020

Jason Joyce of Swan’s Island says, ‘As long as Trump is president, fishing families like mine will have a voice.’ But Maine Democrats say the president has hurt the industry.

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Trump: Acting homeland security secretary will lead agency

by BEN FOX Associated Press August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Chad Wolf was named to the position in November 2019 following the removal of Kevin McAleenan.

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On Day 2 of Republican convention, Trump and first lady tout his kinder side

by STEVE PEOPLES, MICHELLE L. PRICE and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press August 25, 2020September 14, 2020

Melania Trump says in the evening’s keynote address from the White House, ‘You have a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families.’