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Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump pauses to smile as he speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Donald Trump surges to lead after GOP convention

By Stephen Dinan and Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
File- This July 20, 2016, file photo shows Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump, right, and his son Donald Trump, Jr., watching as Eric Trump addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Trump is asserting that countries like France that he says are compromised by terrorism may be subjected to the “extreme vetting” he proposes as a deterrent to attacks in the U.S. When asked if his proposal might lead to a point when not a lot of people from overseas are allowed into the U.S., Trump said, “Maybe we get to that point” and added: “We have to be smart and we have to be vigilant and we have to be strong.” (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Donald Trump winning Ohio depends on wooing blue-collar voters

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times
Republican presidential Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence celebrate after Mr. Trump's acceptance speech Thursday, the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump's Republican convention unlike any other

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Black Lives Matter blasts Trump as a 'terrorist' after law-and-order convention speech

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Thursday, July 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump resurfaces debunked claims in speech

By Calvin Woodward and Michael Biesecker - Associated Press
"As your president, I will do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a hateful foreign ideology," Donald Trump said, drawing a strong ovation from the crowd. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, Republicans move toward embrace of gays in convention's final night

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
"If you want to hear the corporate spin, the carefully-crafted lies, and the media myths — the Democrats are holding their convention next week. But here, at our convention, there will be no lies. We will honor the American people with the truth, and nothing else," Donald Trump said at the top of his speech. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump promises 'the truth, and nothing else,' releases speech transcript with 282 footnotes

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
"I am your voice," Donald Trump said. "I have embraced crying mothers who have lost their children because our politicians put their personal agendas before the national good. I have no patience for injustice, no tolerance for government incompetence, no sympathy for leaders who fail their citizens." (Associated Press)

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

By Stephen Dinan and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times
Protesters yell in Public Square on Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland, during the final day of the Republican convention.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)

RNC demonstrations largely peaceful as anticipated riots fall to materialize

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times
Despite some minor snafus, Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party's presidential nominee, says he plans to keep doing his thing going forward, touting a recent single-day "money comet" haul. (Associated Press)

Libertarians hope to woo supporters from RNC

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center, gives a thumbs up as he talks with production crew during a walk through in preparation for his speech at the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 21, 2016, in Cleveland. At right is is daughter Ivanka. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Early Trump backers bask in glory at convention

By Seth McLaughlin and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz banking on Donald Trump loss, 2020 front-runner status, strategists say

By S.A. Miller and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, gavels the convention to order during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Reince Priebus must decide whether to enforce Republican pledge

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times
"My message is that things have to change — and they have to change right now," Donald Trump says, vowing to be a fighter for all Americans. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump hijacks Obama's 'change' slogan for acceptance speech

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallied a crowd in April at the Milwaukee Theatre. Party members in the state hope this is the year they win the big prize. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump Wisconsin Republicans' hope to back a presidential winner

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Mike Huckabee: Ted Cruz supporters embarrassed by him

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump greets Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Top GOP donor: Donald Trump 'has not as of yet reached out to us'

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Photo via PlasticJesus.net, the website for L.A. street artist Plastic Jesus. On July 19, the artist placed a model wall around Donald Trump's square on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a satirical commentary on the Republican presidential nominee's call for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Donald Trump gets a wall that someone else paid for

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times
Ivanka Trump (Associated Press)

Ivanka Trump 'terrified' about giving GOP convention speech

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump walk on stage to greet Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Donald Trump tests the mic: 'I love the media. They're so honest'

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
A protester at the Republican convention in Cleveland lights the American flag on fire. (YouTube, We Are Change)

Cleveland protester ignites while trying to burn American flag: 'You're on fire, stupid!'

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, walks off stage with his wife Melania during the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame jabs GOP convention

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times
In this May 31, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump listens at left as Al Baldasaro, a New Hampshire state representative, speaks during a news conference in New York. Baldasaro said on a Boston radio program on July 19 that Hillary Clinton should be “put in the firing line and shot for treason,” over the Benghazi, Libya, attacks that killed four Americans. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Al Baldasaro, a Trump adviser, is under Secret Service investigation for Clinton comments

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times
Comedian Kate McKinnon portraying Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a special SNL "Weekend Update" segment on MSNBC from the Republican National Convention. Captured from video on Twitter.

SNL's Kate McKinnon 'Ginsburns' Trump, GOP convention in character as Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks wife Melania on stage during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Meredith McIver role as Melania Trump speechwriter prompts campaign finance complaint

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ted Cruz doubles down: I told Donald Trump three days ago 'I'm not going to endorse you'

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Eric Trump, son of Republican Presidential nominee Donald J. Trump, watches during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Eric Trump: Ted Cruz's speech was 'classless'

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Donald Trump is headlining the 2016 Values Voter Summit in the nation's capital on Friday evening — the first day of the three-day annual conference hosted by the Family Research Council. His running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, will address the gathering of faith-based voters the following evening. (Associated Press)

Mike Pence: 'Every confidence' Trump will see to it that U.S. lives up to treaty obligations

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Former Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli walks around the convention floor during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ken Cuccinelli: I helped escort Heidi Cruz away from the GOP convention floor for her safety

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., flashes a thumbs up as he leaves the stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ted Cruz fundraises off his GOP convention speech

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

From The Vault

** FILE ** Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Clint Eastwood: Talks about convention chat with chair

Actor-director Clint Eastwood speaks on behalf of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Eastwood's speech: ‘Classic improv’ or ‘bizarre’?

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida addresses the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)

Rubio: American exceptionalism imperiled under Obama

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Romney to turn to Reagan playbook for stretch run

** FILE ** Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeb Bush defends his brother, former president

Mitt Romney accepts the nomination of the Republican Party for president of the United States at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Romney accepts GOP nomination at RNC, vows leadership, 'lots of jobs'

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