#HappeningNow: The fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention kicks off, with the theme 'Land of Greatness.'

Later tonight Donald Trump will formally accept the Republican nomination for president.

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#NEW: Kevin McCarthy appears via video:

Says no one has done more to protect/advance what the U.S. was founded on than President Trump.

Says Republicans will build back economy & says American will defat COVID-19 because 'tough times don't last, tough Americans do."

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#NEW: Ja'Ron Smith White House Assistant:

"Every issue important to Black communities has been important to him [Trump]."

Cites First Step Act, school choice, etc.

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#NEW: RNC highlights voters who share personal stories about why they switched from the Democratic party to the GOP.

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#NEW: Fmr Democrat turned Republican Rep. Jeff VanDrew:

"The Democratic party has becomes less accepting of American tradition ... less supportive of traditional faith and family."

"The party had moved Liberal to radical."

"I voted no on impeachment & it was an easy call."
#NEW: Fmr Democrat turned Republican Rep. Jeff VanDrew:

"Joe Biden is being told what to do by the radicals running my former party."

"...be true to who you are now -- not who the Democrats used to be."

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#NEW: RNC draws stark comparison between President Trump and Joe Biden's approach to the economy, education, law and order, and border security.

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#NEW: Stacia Brightmon, Marine Veteran and mother:

Shares how she went from being homeless to starting over and providing for her family through job opportunity programs, like the National Council for the American Worker, set up by the trump administration.

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#NEW: Dan Scavino:

"He [Trump] saw potential in me ... the possibility that I could achieve more than even I thought was possible."

"The media could be a fog machine creating a partisan mist ... you found your way through the swamp ... with Donald J. Trump as your President."
#NEW Senate Majority Leader McConnell address RNC via pre-recorded video message:

"Today's Democrat party does not want to improve life for middle America ... they want to tell you when you can go to work, when you can go to school..."

Urges voters to reelect "his friend, DJT".
#NEW: UFC President Dana White touts economy under Trump leadership:

Praises Pres. Trump's response/handling to COVID-19.

Urges against calls to defund first responders, such as police.

"He's [Trump] one of the most loyal human beings I've ever met."

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#NEW: Utah AG Sean Reyes:

Shares personal story of father living American dream by building businesses & his work to stop human trafficking.

Calls Pres. Trump a "fierce warrior against human trafficking."

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#NEW: Debbie Flood, Wisconsin manufacturing exec., talks about losing biz to China in the early 2000's when Biden was a Senator.

"He [Trump] actually fought for American workers. He actually cared about bringing back those three beautiful words -- made in America."

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#NEW: RNC slams NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio's handling of public housing.

Praises Trump administration for putting Americans first, rather than illegal immigrants, through increased funding.

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#NEW: Ann Dorn, widow of Ret. Police Sergeant David Dorn who was shot and killed in Saint Louis riots, tears up as she shares his story:

Says David's grandson watched the live stream on FB of his killing not realizing it was his grandfather.

Calls for peace.

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#NEW: HUD Secretary Ben Carson:

"Our hearts go out to the Blake family and other families who have been impacted by the tragic events in Kenosha."

Says change requires people to come together through love, not senseless violence.

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#NEW: Pat Lynch, NYC Police Benevolent Association President:

"The Democrats have walked away from us ... and they've waked away from the people we protect."

"What they [Dems] want is a justice system that stops working all together."

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#NEW: Rudy Giuliani:

"Don't let Democrats do to America what they have done to NY."

"Biden has changed his principles so often he no loner has any principles."

Calls George Floyd killing "unforgivable," says condemnation was "universal."

"BLM & ANTIFA sprang into action."
#NEW: RNC highlights security threat posed by China and shows clips of Joe Biden doubting the threat the communist nation poses & highlights media coverage of concerns over Biden's business dealings w/Chinese govt.

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#NEW: Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton:

"Joe Biden would return us to a weak, dangerous past."

Compares foreign policy record of Biden & Trump.

"Joe Bidden sent pallets of cash to the Ayatollahs."

"Biden aided and abetted China's rise for 50 years w/ terrible trade deals."

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#NEW: Parents of Kayla Mueller, U.S. aid worker killed by ISIS in Syria, share her story:

"We put all our faith in the government, but the government let us down."

"Until this day we've never heard from Joe Biden."

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#NEW: RNC highlights Alice Johnson's story and President Trump's action on criminal justice reform.

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#NEW: Alice Johnson, criminal justice reform advocate, says as a first time non-violent offender she was sentenced to life in prison +25 years.

"There are thousands of people just like me who deserve the opportunity to come home."

Praises Pres. Trump's compassion.

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#NEW: RNC highlights Donald Trump beating the odds during his 2016 win, while highlighting his accomplishments on economy, national security, foreign policy, border security, COVID-19 pandemic, etc.

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#NEW: Ivanka Trump, Senior Advisor to Pres. Trump, addresses those in path of storm Laura:

"The President will continue to support you every step of the way."

Refers to her father as "the people's President" and "defender of common sense."

Shares personal story.

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#NEW: Ivanka Trump on her father:

"He is so unapologetic about his beliefs that he's caused me and other Americans to ask ourselves what do we stand for?"
#NEW: Ivanka Trump:

"Washington has not changed Donald trump, Donald Trump has changed Washington."

"America needs another 4 more years of a warrior in the White House."

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#BREAKING: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump emerge from the White House on the final night of the Republican National Convention.

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#NEW: President Trump acknowledges those in the path of severe weather off Gulf coast & says he'll be going to affected states this weekend:

"Our thoughts are with the wonderful people who have just come through the wrath of Hurricane Laura."

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#NEW: President Trump:

"I know my brother Robert is looking down from heaven ... and I know he was very proud of the job we're all doing."
#BREAKING: President Trump says the Republican party is ready to welcome Democrats, Independents, and anyone who believes in the U.S.

"With a heart full of gratitude ... I accept this nomination for President of the United States."

"We will rekindle new faith in our values."
#NEW: President Trump addresses COVID-19 pandemic:

"We are meeting this challenge ... and we'll produce a vaccine before the end of the year or maybe even sooner."
#NEW: President Trump slams the Democrats:

"How can the Democrats ask to lead our country when it spends so much time tearing down our country?"

"Joe Biden is not a savior of America's soul, he is the destroyer of America's jobs."
#NEW: President Trump blames Obama-Biden policy for layoff of U.S. workers in states like Michigan & Ohio:

"He has spent his entire career on the wrong side of history. Biden voted for the NAFTA disaster .. he supported China's entry into the WTO."
President Trump:

"Joe Biden's agenda is made in China. My agenda is made in the USA."

Calls Biden's 100+ page policy proposal the "Biden-Bernie Manifesto."
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