Some of Melania Trump's RNC speech mirrors Michelle Obama's 2008 DNC speech

Melania Trump's well-received speech Monday to the Republican National Convention contained two passages that match nearly word-for-word the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.

Philadelphia Police prep for DNC safety, keep close eye on Cleveland

With tens-of-thousands of people expected to descend upon our Philadelphia for the DNC local and federal officials are doing all they can to make sure this convention will be a safe one.

Melania Trump highlights day one of RNC

It was a rare campaign appearance for Melania Trump — and she told her life story to the crowd at the Republican National Committee.

Demonstrators already making their voices heard at RNC

CLEVELAND, OH (WTXF) - As one of the most controversial political conventions in recent history gets underway, demonstrators are already making their voices heard.

#RNCinCLE: Who is speaking on Monday night?

There's a different theme every day at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, and of course a different list of speakers who will take the stage. 

Tumult at GOP convention over effort to stop Trump

Republican leaders hastily approved rules that will govern the Republican National Convention over loud objections from anti-Donald Trump delegates.

RNC is on. What to expect on Day 1.

Republicans have opened their convention in Cleveland where they'll nominate Donald Trump to be the party's presidential standard-bearer in November. But not all is expected to go as scheduled.

Air Force One replica navigating through city traffic

The political conventions, this week and next, will determine who runs for president. But a replica of the president’s plane, Air Force One, is headed to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Cleveland, a fractured city, an apt place for GOP convention

Donald Trump's effort to unite a splintered Republican Party around his candidacy is about to take center stage in a city that is itself deeply fractured.

GOP convention kicks off as nation reels from violence

The Republican National Convention is set to kick off as the nation reels from another deadly shooting and dissident delegates stage a longshot, last-gasp effort to deny Donald Trump the GOP nomination for president.

President of NOBLE, Rev. Jesse Jackson speak on Baton Rouge shooting

Leaders from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) gathered in Washington to celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary spoke Sunday about the fatal shooting of three police officers in Baton Rouge. 

President Obama condemns killings of police officers in Baton Rouge

The attacks on public servants and the rule of law "have to stop," President Barack Obama said Sunday after another shooting spree targeting police killed three officers in Baton Rouge and wounded three others.

Trump introduces Gov. Pence as VP choice

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is expected to formally announce his running mate Saturday morning in Manhattan.

Lake Wales woman to get center stage at convention

Kat Gates-Skipper couldn't believe the phone call she got this week. The former Marine and chair of Florida Veterans for Trump will speak Monday at 10:45 p.m.to the crowd at the GOP convention.

Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

Donald Trump is on the verge of picking his vice presidential running mate, with top contenders told to expect a decision as early as Thursday afternoon. On Trump's shortlist: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, according to people familiar with the candidate's thinking.

Governor signs $1.3B budget bailout package

Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Wednesday as they prepared to take what leaders hoped would be final votes on an election-year tax increase necessary to balance the state's deficit-riddled budget.

Nominating conventions 101: What you need to know

The Republican and Democratic parties are gearing up for their political nominating conventions where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, respectively, are expected to be formally nominated to represent their parties in the November election for president.

National security officials worried about convention violence

Senior U.S. national security officials said Thursday they're worried about the potential for violence as tensions run high around the country after the recent police shootings of unarmed black men and the deadly ambush of police officers in Dallas.

Trump to announce VP pick Friday morning in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) Donald Trump says he will announce his choice for running mate at 11 a.m. Friday in Manhattan.