Republican National Convention Coverage

Whatley, now RNC chairman, says he'll step down from state GOP role

State Republican Chairman Michael Whatley is stepping down from the role days after he was named chairman of the Republican National Committee. He says the state should have a full-time chair.

By Jack Hagel, WRAL News

RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tests positive for coronavirus

Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus, an official told CNN Friday.

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN & Maggie Haberman, New York Times

After RNC in Charlotte, 4 test positive for coronavirus

The Mecklenberg County Health Department on Friday announced four cases of the novel coronavirus linked to the Republican National Convention events held in Charlotte this week.

Fact-checking Donald Trump's RNC speech

President Donald Trump made multiple false or misleading claims during his speech at the White House on Aug. 27, 2020 for the Republican National Convention.

PolitiFact staff

President Trump speaks on final day of Republican National Convention

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak on the South Lawn Thursday night to accept his party's nomination for president during the last night of the virtual Republican National Convention.

Fact check: Did Biden support wars in Iraq, Serbia, Syria and Libya?

During a speech at the Republican National Convention, Republican Sen. Rand Paul advocated for President Donald Trump's re-election by portraying him as someone who wants to end wars and casting Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as someone "who consistently called for more war."

Miriam Valverde, PolitiFact reporter

Trump to speak on final night of RNC

Final preparations are underway ahead of President Trump's Republican National Convention speech from the White House.

Fact check: Cawthorn falsely says James Madison signed Declaration of Independence

Madison Cawthorn, who's running for Congress in North Carolina's 11th District, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26. He said young people like James Madison helped shape America. But Cawthorn wrongly said Madison signed the Declaration of Independence.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Paralyzed US House candidate from N.C. stands during speech

A young Republican congressional candidate from North Carolina is decrying "the radical left" but urging Americans to "to be a radical" for freedom, liberty and the republic.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during Day 3 of virtual RNC

The third night of the virtual Republican National Convention is scheduled to have speeches from Second Lady Karen Pence, Kellyanne Conway and Vice President Mike Pence, who will be at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Md.

Fact check: Nikki Haley wrong about Biden tax plan

Despite a claim from Nikki Haley, independent tax analysts agree that the Biden plan would not directly raise taxes on any household earning below $400,000 a year.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

Naturalization ceremony at RNC stands at odds With Trump's stance on immigration

President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to wrap himself in pro-immigrant sentiment -- even though his administration has waged a yearslong assault on the nation's immigration system -- by presiding over a naturalization ceremony at the White House during the second night of the Republican National Convention.

Michael D. Shear, New York Times

First lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speak at RNC

The second night of the virtual Republican National Convention is slated to be held mostly in the Washington, D.C., area. Key speakers will include Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is in Jerusalem, and First Lady Melania Trump, who will be speaking from the newly renovated White House Rose Garden.

Fact check: In Charlotte, Trump repeats false claim about Obama spying

On night three of the Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama charged that President Donald Trump has shown "no interest" in taking his job seriously. "Donald Trump hasn't grown into the job because he can't," Obama said. As Obama spoke, Trump tweeted. "He spied on my campaign, and got caught!" Trum

Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: Facebook post wrong about Melania Trump's Rose Garden redesign

First lady Melania Trump is expected to deliver her Republican National Convention speech from the White House Rose Garden on Aug. 25, just days after the renovations she directed in the historic garden were revealed.

Ciara O'Rourke, PolitiFact reporter

Fact-checking Trump's Monday speech at the 2020 RNC in Charlotte

President Donald Trump addressed delegates to the 2020 Republican National Convention for more than an hour Monday in Charlotte, N.C., veering from the political norms (the nominee doesn't typically speak extensively until the final night), and often, the facts.

PolitiFact staff

Duke professor: Big takeaways from Republican National Convention

Professor Pope "Mac" McCorkle, an expert on ethics and politics at the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, highlights main takeways from Day 1 of the Republican National Convention.

Recap: Top speeches, big moments at Day 1 of RNC in Charlotte

WRAL Joe Fisher outlines the big moments from Day 1 of the Republican National Convention.

Poll: Trump's approval rating remains stable leading up to RNC

President Donald Trump's overall job approval rating and voter assessments of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic have remained stable this summer.

Melissa Holzberg

Republicans, Nominating Trump, Try to Paint Bleak Portrait of Democrats

President Donald Trump and his political allies mounted a fierce and deeply misleading defense of his political record on the first night of the Republican convention on Monday, while unleashing a barrage of attacks on Joe Biden and the Democratic Party that were unrelenting in their bleakness.

Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns and Annie Karni, New York Times

Pepper spray used to tame protesters before RNC

Charlotte is preparing for the largest event in NC since the pandemic began. Here's a look at safety preparations, as well as details about the lineup of speakers, and the protests already happening in response.

Protesters clash with police downtown Charlotte at site of RNC

Protesters clash with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police for a second night ahead of the Republican National Convention. Protesters have been gathering outside of the site of the Republican National Convention, which begins on Monday. They are protesting the convention, saying that the president and the Republican party does not align with the city of Charlotte.

Health officials working to keep safety protocols in place for RNC

Starting Monday, President Trump will visit Charlotte, helping kick off the Republican National Convention. Health officials say they will doing all they can to keep everyone safe.

Demonstrators arrested Friday night at site of upcoming RNC in Charlotte

Protests are already pushing back at the Republican National Convention that is set to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. After 11 p.m., police pepper sprayed the protesters after they grabbed some officers bikes. At least one person was arrested.

Donald Trump Jr. among speakers at RNC in Charlotte

President Donald Trump made a brief appearance at the Republican National Convention on Monday, telling delegates that the only way he could lose the November election is if Democrats cheat.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter