#HappeningNow: The 2020 Republican National Convention kicks off night 2 with the theme 'Land of Opportunity.'

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#BREAKING: President Trump pardons convicted felon Jon Ponder at RNC.

President Trump appears via video joined by Ponder & retired FBI agent Richard Beasley who arrested Ponder years ago.

Ponder praises Pres. Trump for his commitment to prison reform.

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#NEW: Sen. Rand Paul says he doesn't always agree with President Trump, but is able to work with him nonetheless:

"While others talked bout criminal justice reform, Pres. Trump actually signed the First Step Act ... to undo harm that others like Joe Biden have done." (Thread)
#NEW: Jason Joyce, Maine Lobsterman says he didn't support President Trump in 2016 & feared he would "flip flop" on promises.

Now praises President Trump for reversing Obama-era rules & EU tariffs clearing the path for fisherman like himself, but fears Biden will go back.
#NEW: National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow:

"The economy was rebuilt in 3 years... everyone was better off. Then came a once in 100 year pandemic ... but Presidential leadership came swiftly."

"Right now our economic health is coming back..."

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#NEW: John Peterson, Wisconsin business owner, says "Barack Obama & Joe Biden -- two career politicians -- couldn't get the government out of our and it put our business in a tail spin."

Says trade deals by Trump admin. made business more competitive for U.S. biz.

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#NEW: Christian leader Cissie Graham Lynch:

"Our founders did not envision a quiet, hidden Faith .. but during the Obama-Biden administration these freedoms were under attack."

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#NEW Abby Johnson former Planned Parenthood employee turned pro-life advocate discusses how she was reprimanded for pushing back against promoting abortion.

Notes Pres. Trump's actions to ban federal funding for abortion, appointment of conservative judges/justices.(Thread)
#NEW: Nicholas Sandmann, former Covington Catholic High School student:

"I learned what was happening to me had a name -- it was called being cancelled."

"I look forward to the day that the media returns to providing responsible and balanced news coverage..."

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#NEW: Fmr FL AG Pam Bondi slams Joe Biden for alleged corruption w/Ukraine:

"The people who benefitted are his family members, not the American people."

Bondi was accused of accepting $25K bribe from Pres. trump in 2013, but prosecutor dropped case due to lack of evidence.
#NEW: RNC highlights the number of women in senior staff positions among the Trump administration.

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#NEW: Tiffany Trump:

"I urge you to make judgement based on results, and not rhetoric."

"I want to tell you the uncensored truth of what we believe in ... we believe in the American spirit. The only country where the word dream has been attached to it."

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#NEW: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds talks about devastation of recent derecho in her state & the Trump administration's support to help "Iowans get back on their feet."

"They [Trump-Pence] are delivering everyday on their promise to make America great again."

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#NEW: VP Pence addresses convention via pre-recorded video message:

"Everyday our President has been fighting to expand the reach of the American dream."

Shares story of WI boy who received school choice voucher, which his mother calls a "game changer."

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#NEW: VP Pence addresses convention via pre-recorded video message & talks to small biz owner who was able to stay afloat amid pandemic after receiving SBA PPP loan.

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#NEW: Police officer Ryan Holets shares his story about his encounter with a homeless pregnant woman addicted to opioids & how he and his wife adopted the woman's baby.

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#NEW: FL Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez calls on voters to reelect President Trump and reject the "Socialist takeover" of the U.S.

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#BREAKING: President Trump appears via video message from the WH joined by Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf as he leads a naturalization ceremony for 5 candidates.

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#BREAKING: President Trump congratulates the 5 newly naturalized citizens:

"You followed the rules, you obeyed the laws, embraced our values ... its not easy -- you went through a lot."

"...its called American citizenship -- there's no higher honor..."

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Eric Trump:

"My father rebuilt the mighty American military... increased wages for our incredible men & women in uniform."

"[Biden] is a career politician has never signed the front of a check."

"Biden has pledged to give amnesty & healthcare to all illegal immigrants."
#NEW: Eric Trump speaks directly to his father:

"Dad, let's make Uncle Robert very proud this week. Let's go get another four years."

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