PBS News Hour - Politics

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including their reactions to the Republican National Convention and President Trump's speech in particular, how the conventions could affect the presidential race and the public and political fallout of ongoing unrest over policing and racial injustice. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As President Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for a second term in office, we take a look back at how he went from real estate and reality TV to president of the United States -- and what he has done since then. Yamiche Alcindor reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Night 3 of the Republican National Convention, speakers reiterated their argument that the soul of America is at stake during this election. Vice President Pence delivered his keynote address before a mostly unmasked crowd at Baltimore's Fort McHenry, hailing the federal response to the pandemic. The programming also emphasized themes of patriotism and national security. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Republican National Convention concludes Thursday night with President Trump accepting his party's nomination for a second term. In an unprecedented move, his speech will take place at the White House -- usually kept separate from political campaigning. Meanwhile, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their own vocal appearances. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ahead of the Republican National Convention's final night, on which President Trump will accept his party's nomination for a second term, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the message he believes is being shared at the RNC, his views on athlete protests of police violence and why he's not worried that he's transmitting coronavirus by not wearing a mask. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured speeches from press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, presidential advisor Kellyanne Conway, Vice President Mike Pence and others. As day four of the RNC gets underway, join the PBS NewsHour's Daniel Bush and Amna Nawaz for a recap of night three and what to watch for Thursday evening. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma has attended every Republican convention since 1976. But this year, he'll be watching from a distance. Cole joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the "hopeful" content he has observed from the RNC so far, why he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden has "abandoned" his moderate political beliefs, ongoing racial protests in the U.S. and the outlook for more pandemic aid. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Night 2 of the Republican National Convention, supporters looking to bolster President Trump's base emphasized social issues, including abortion and women's empowerment. Melania Trump was the first speaker to address the staggering death toll of the pandemic. And in a pre-recorded segment, the president conducted an immigration naturalization ceremony at the White House. Amna Nawaz reports.

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The second night of the Republican National Convention offered praise for President Trump's record on immigration, racial issues and the pandemic. But how does the convention's content square with the actual policies of the administration? Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff to discuss that question and offer a preview of the RNC's Night 3, which will feature Vice President Mike Pence's speech. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ronna McDaniel is the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee and has played a key role in planning this week's convention. From her party's headquarters in Washington, D.C., McDaniel joins Judy Woodruff to discuss her goals for the RNC and whether they are being achieved, what she applauds about President Trump's record and why she thinks voters will choose him over Joe Biden. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders