The Republican National Convention is underway, with Donald Trump officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate and JD Vance as his running mate. Former rivals Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis will address supporters to show unity after the attempted assassination of the former president.
The convention will focus on themes such as border security and law enforcement, with speakers promoting Trump's vision for extreme crackdowns against immigrants. Melania Trump is expected to attend on Thursday when her husband will formally accept the nomination.
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with plans to formally nominate Joe Biden ahead of their convention next month. Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed interest in filling Vance's Ohio Senate seat if the Trump-Vance ticket wins.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has apologized to Trump after a leaked phone call discussing the assassination attempt. The Republican convention aims to showcase Trump's spectacle-driven politics and attract diverse voters.
Meanwhile, small business owners question Vance's support for them despite his chummy relationship with entrepreneurs like Peter Thiel.
