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ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Chairperson of the Republican National Committee Michael Whatley about Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance being selected as Donald Trump’s running mate.

ABC News' Jay O'Brien recaps the memorable moments from the first night of the Republican National Convention, including the shock of former President Donald Trump entering the arena.

The Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee on Monday -- just two days after Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday evening.

ABC News' roundtable breaks down the highlights from the first night of the Republican National Convention.

Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in America, spoke to Republicans Monday night, telling the GOP, "We need trade policies that put American workers first."

Rapper Amber Rose spoke about what made her come around to support Trump in a speech that drew applause from the former president.

Four Milwaukee voters sit down with ABC News to discuss issues most important to them and their concerns about Trump and Biden.

This is his first public appearance since the attempted assassination on Saturday at his rally.

The Tennessee senator said the RNC platform reflects the agenda of former President Donald Trump and long-held Republican values.

The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump marks a dark moment in American politics. ABC's Diane Macedo asks whether American politics and violence are now inextricably linked.

Four Milwaukee voters cite inflation, border protection and democracy as some of the issues they believe are priorities going into the 2024 election.

Florida GOP House Rep. Byron Donalds speaks to the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

The crowd erupted in a chant of "Fight, fight, fight" as Noem talked about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack spoke to ABC News’ Jay Obrien about the shooting of firefighter Corey Comperatore, saying the event hits "close to home" as her husband is also a first responder.

Usha Chilukuri is the wife of Trump's newly announced VP pick J.D. Vance.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reacted to former President Donald Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate.

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer at the Republican National Convention about former President Donald Trump's VP pick, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.

ABC News spoke to convention-goers just after Vance's VP nomination.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott began his Republican National Convention speech by addressing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Trump spoke to ABC News at the Republican National Convention on Monday.

"Trump wants to make sure MAGA outlives him," one Trump donor said.

ABC News spoke to delegates outside the Republican National Convention after Donald Trump named J.D. Vance as his running mate.

Four Milwaukeeans sat down with ABC News as the convention kicked off on Monday.

ABC News' John Katko and Democratic strategist Marsha Espinosa join the show.

Donald Trump has named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance his running mate. Marc Lotter, America First's chief communications officer, joins the show.

The 2024 election is projected to be close, and key demographics could make a difference. Bruce Levell, of the Trump campaign, discusses what they’re doing to court young Black voters.

The Ohio senator will be on the ballot as Trump's running mate come November. RNC Strategic Communications Director Tommy Pigott joins from Milwaukee.

GOP front-runner Donald Trump has officially announced his running mate is Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Attorney Jerry Goldfeder of Fordham Law joins the show.

The former House speaker comments on Trump’s running mate, the 39-year-old first-term senator from Ohio.

As RNC Day 1 got underway, a judge dismissed Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case. National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru and Democratic commentator Kaivan Shroff join the show.

Voters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, believe the 2024 Republican National Convention will be good for their town and share whether it may sway their vote.

The ruling dismisses one of the two cases brought against Trump by Jack Smith.

Cheatle previously served on then-Vice President Joe Biden's security detail.

Vance is a first-term senator from Ohio.

Eric Trump, the former president’s son, made the announcement on the floor of the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

ABC News’ Rachel Scott spoke to the former president’s son about his father's choice of running mate.

Vance rose to fame through his book "Hillbilly Elegy."

Officials said there were no changes to operational security plans for the Republican National Convention.

Vance could reach new heights, possibly serving as Trump's vice president.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson pushed for the RNC to come to his city, despite being a Democrat. Johnson anticipates favorable economic impact and attention for the city.

Republican J.D. Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 from Ohio.

The Republican senator says he's confident the convention will be a time for unity following the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life.

Former President Donald Trump will give is first speech since his attempted assassination and is expected to announced his running mate.

ABC News' Dan Abrams breaks down the judge's argument and if there's any chance this case can go forward.

Secret Service and other officials said Sunday there are no plans to expand the security perimeter and that there are no known threats.

The Florida senator won a third term in 2022.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, allegedly used a gun purchased legally by his father

ABC News' Rachel Scott reports on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and how it will impact the Trump campaign through November.

ABC News' Executive Editorial Producer John Santucci reports on the moments after the Secret Service grabbed hold of Donald Trump, placing him in his SUV after the assassination attempt.

Both the Biden and Trump campaigns are facing calls to help dial down the intense rhetoric across the country. ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports from Milwaukee.