RNC 2024 live updates: What time does the RNC start tonight? Who's speaking on day 2?

Day two of the Republican National Convention kicks off Tuesday, and Republicans will continue to lay out their pitch to voters after former President Donald Trump officially became the GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential election.

At Monday’s convention, which is being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Trump also announced his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. Vance was formally nominated as Trump's VP pick.

The convention is underway in the shadows of an assassination attempt against Trump, at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. An attendee at the campaign stop was killed, and two others were seriously inured. Trump said Sunday the attack changed the focus of his convention speech, explaining in a Washington Examiner interview that he now sees it as "chance to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together.'

Keep up with the USA TODAY Network's live coverage of the 2024 Republican convention.

Teamsters Leader says Democrats haven’t invited him to speak at convention yet

Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, told CNN’s Dana Bash Tuesday that he hasn’t been invited to speak at the Democratic convention yet.

“The partisanship is not working. We need bipartisan support, we need bipartisan cooperation,” he told her, noting that he would speak at the Democratic convention if given the opportunity.

The Teamsters is America’s “largest, most diverse union,” according to its website. O’Brien became the first Teamsters leader to address the Republican National Convention last night in the organization’s 121-year history.

– Sudiksha Kochi

JD Vance bio: What to know about Donald Trump's VP pick

Donald Trump tapped JD Vance to be his running mate Monday at the Republican National Convention, catapulting the Ohio GOP senator even more into the national spotlight.

Here’s what you need to know about Vance.

– Haley BeMiller

What happened to Mike Pence? 

As Donald Trump’s VP, Pence faced a pivotal moment during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection when he oversaw the certification of the electoral college results despite pressure from Trump and his supporters to overturn the election.

This event strained his relationship with Trump, culminating in Pence's decision to run against Trump in the Republican primaries. He ultimately dropped out of the race last October.

This past March, Pence announced that he would not endorse or vote for the former president. He cited Trump's views on issues such as the national deficit, foreign policy, and events of January 6, 2021, as reasons for withholding his endorsement.

“During my presidential campaign, I made it clear there were profound differences between me and President Trump on a range of issues," Pence told Fox News.

– Jeremy Yurow

Democratic national convention set for August

The Democratic convention will be held in Chicago. It is the first time the convention will be held there since 1996, when former President Bill Clinton was nominated for his second term.

The proceedings will be held August 19 through August 22.

– Sudiksha Kochi and Victor Hagan

These would-be speakers at RNC got snubbed: The big names missing in Milwaukee

The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week will feature a full roster of former President Donald Trump's loyalists, from notable pro-Trump business leaders to more than three dozen members of Congress, six GOP governors and members of the Trump family.

But there are plenty of boldface Republicans missing from the list – including many who would have plenty to gain from taking the stage in front of the thousands of delegates and millions watching on TV.

Here's who got snubbed from the speakers' list this year.

– Riley Beggin

Who is Usha Vance?

Usha Vance, the wife of J. D. Vance is a litigator for a law firm based in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

The daughter of Indian immigrants, Usha Vance grew up in San Diego and met Vance when they both attended Yale Law School. She was a registered Democrat as of 2014, according to the New York Times.

Usha Vance has previously clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Times reported. The couple have three young children: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel.

– Sudiksha Kochi and Haley BeMiller

Amber Rose talked about embracing Donald Trump

During the first day of the RNC on Monday, Amber Rose, the former reality star, rapper and model, said she used to be critical of Donald Trump, but she changed her mind after talking about the former president's tenure with her father.

Rose also spoke about being a mother, and she said she believes American families were better served by the former president. She joked that a vote for Trump this fall was a "vote to make America great again."

− Marina Pitofsky

Eric Trump says assassination of Donald Trump would have been ‘devastating’ to nation

Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, told MSNBC Tuesday that the assassination attempted against his father “should have never been allowed to happen” and that “civil wars” have been started for much less.

Eric Trump, who said he was watching the rally with his six-year-old son, four-year-old daughter, and wife Lara, said his heart sank when he heard the gunshots ring out at the rally.

“We almost witnessed the assassination of a former president and probably, a future president, on live TV,” he said.

Trump said that while it would have been heartbreaking as a son to see his father killed, he warned that it could have had devastating effects across the nation and world.

“Not only would it be devastating to be as a son, there's no one in the world I love more, but think about how that's devastating to a nation,” he said. “Civil wars have broken out for less than that and, and also just think about our posture on the world stage.

“Our leaders being executed by maniacs on top of roofs, that can’t happen in the United States of America,” he added.

– Rebecca Morin

Make America Safe Again: Here's what Tuesday’s RNC theme means

Day two the Republican National Convention's theme is "Make America Safe Again" and the night will focus on supporting law enforcement, border security and battling human and drug trafficking.

USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network have around 60 journalists on the ground in Milwaukee and you can follow along with our live blog for updates throughout the day.

– Victor Hagan

Who is the band at the RNC?

The Nashville band Sixwire has been providing the filler music at the RNC. They’ve performed at other major events including Super Bowls 51, 54 and 56, The Daytona 500, the NHL All-Star Game, and were ESPN’s first-ever “house band” for the 2019 NFL Draft held in Nashville.

– The Tennessean 

What are Dems up to this week? DNC announces spending in battleground states 

Amid the GOP’s big week, the Democratic National Convention announced a $15 million investment into seven battleground states, the largest sums going towards Nevada and Wisconsin.

“As the RNC showcases the extreme Project 2025 agenda of the Trump-Vance ticket, the DNC is focused on reaching voters in battleground states,” DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement Tuesday. “Trump’s extreme agenda makes this the most consequential election of our lifetime. That’s why Democrats are leaving nothing to chance, investing heavily on the ground to ensure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win this election.”

Democratic groups and lawmakers have directed their focus on countering Project 2025, the controversial 900-page playbook for the country’s next conservative president. Trump has denied any association with the project, though opponents point to the Trump allies and former administration members behind its creation.

– Savannah Kuchar 

Who's speaking tonight at the RNC?

The RNC has released its Tuesday night speaker list. Here's a peek at the schedule

5-5:30 p.m.

• Chairwoman Anne Hathaway, Committee on Arrangements

• Gov. Bill Lee (Tennessee)

5:30-6 p.m.

• Julie Harris, President of National Federation of Republican Women

• Hayden Padget, Young Republicans Chairman

• Matt Brooks, CEO of Republican Jewish Coalition

• Reince Priebus, Chairman of Host Committee

• James Crawford, Chair of the Potawatomi Nation

6-6:30 p.m.

• Perry Johnson

• Kari Lake

• Eric Hovde

• Bernie Moreno

• Former Rep. Mike Rogers (Michigan)

• Dave McCormick

6:30-7 p.m.

• Jim Banks

• Gov. Jim Justice (West Virginia)

• Sam Brown

• Tim Sheehy

• Hung Cao

• Sen. Rick Scott (Florida)

7-7:30 p.m.

• Rep. Jeff Van Drew (New Jersey)

• Rep. Elise Stefanik (New York), House Republican Conference Chair

• Rep. Tom Emmer (Minnesota), House Majority Whip

• Rep. Steve Scalise (Louisiana), House Majority Whip

• Rep. Mike Johnson (Louisiana), House Majority Leader

7:30-8 p.m.

• Vivek Ramaswamy

• Savannah Chrisley

• Mayor Eric Johnson

8-8:30 p.m.

• Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas)

• Randy Sutton, everyday American

• Attorney General Brenna Bird (Iowa)

• Former Amb. Nikki Haley

• Gov. Ron DeSantis (Florida)

8:30-9 p.m.

• Sen. Eric Schmitt (Missouri)

• Sen. Tom Cotton (Arkansas)

• Michael Coyle, everyday American

• Erin Koper, everyday American

9-9:30 p.m.

• Anne Fundner, everyday American

• The Morin Family, everyday Americans

• Madeline Brame, everyday American

• Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Arkansas)

• Dr. Ben Carson, former Housing & Urban Development Secretary

9:30-10 p.m.

• Sen. Marco Rubio (Florida)

• Co-Chair Lara Trump, Republican National Committee

— Hope Karnopp

How long is the Republican National Convention?

The Republican convention will continue through Thursday, when Donald Trump is expected to formally accept the Republican nomination.

– Marina Pitofsky

JD Vance once described conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as a beacon of truth

JD Vance hailed Infowars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones during a 2021 private event for conservative youth, according to a video of the event published by ProPublica Tuesday.

“If you listen to Rachel Maddow every night, the basic worldview that you have is that MAGA grandmas who have family dinners on Sunday and bake apple pies for their family are about to start a violent insurrection against this country,” Vance said during the invitation-only Teneo Network event.

“But if you listen to Alex Jones every day, you would believe that a transnational financial elite controls things in our country, that they hate our society, and oh, by the way, a lot of them are probably sex perverts too.”

Vance then argued that Jones’ views were “actually a hell of a lot more true than Rachel Maddow’s.”

– Karissa Waddick

Milwaukee shooting: Officer shoots, kills person outside of RNC perimeter, sources say

An out-of-town police officer shot and killed an individual early Tuesday afternoon in Milwaukee, said two Milwaukee law enforcement sources.

Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9, confirmed that Columbus police were involved in a shooting in Milwaukee.

The shooting occurred near North 14th and West Vliet Streets outside of the security perimeter for the Republican National Convention, said Milwaukee law enforcement sources, who asked not to be named publicly because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the ongoing investigation.

The Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, has reporters at the scene.

– John Diedrich

Teacher’s union head “glad” Teamsters leader spoke at RNC 

American Federation of Teacher’s President Randi Weingarten said in a post on X she was “glad” fellow union leader Sean O’Brien attended the RNC and “savaged big business for their greed,” during his speech Monday.

O’Brien, who leads the Teamsters, sharply criticized large corporations like Amazon and Walmart and argued that politicians are not adequately protecting U.S. workers during his address at the RNC. He was the first Teamsters leader in the organizations 121-year history to speak at the Republican gathering.

The AFT endorsed President Joe Biden in June.

– Karissa Waddick

Trump schedules rally for Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Donald Trump campaign has scheduled a rally for Saturday in Grand Rapid, Mich., one week after being wounded in an assassination attempt.

Trump and running mate JD Vance will appear in Van Andel Arena on late Saturday afternoon, the campaign announced.

The indoor rally comes a week after Trump was shot at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pa.

Trump, who was nicked in the ear by a bullet, will give his nomination acceptance speech Thursday night in Milwaukee.

-David Jackson

How to watch the RNC

USA Today is livestreaming every day of the Republican National Convention. You can watch the all the speeches here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ElnXQfsHbwI?si=uxw4eaG8CNWrkR7k

−Ben Adler

Nikki Haley to speak at RNC Tuesday 

The former South Carolina governor’s speech is among the most anticipated on Tuesday. Haley was the last 2024 GOP presidential candidate to exit the race against Trump. She was originally not planning to speak to the convention, or attend it.

Haley, a former ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, criticized the former president frequently on the campaign trail. She said in May that she plans to vote for Trump this election.

– Karissa Waddick

Liz Cheney blasts Vance as an election denier

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., issued a warning on Tuesday in a post on X that GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance would “do what Mike Pence wouldn’t - overturn an election and illegally seize power.”

Cheney, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump who has raised similar concerns in the past, added that Vance “would capitulate to Russia and sacrifice the freedom of our allies in Ukraine,” and said “Trump GOP is no longer the party of Lincoln, Reagan or the Constitution.”

Vance, a senator from Ohio, supported Trump's efforts to undermine the 2020 election and he hasn’t committed to accepting the results of the 2024 election.

-Karissa Waddick

Van Jones calls Amber Rose’s RNC speech “most dangerous” for Dems

Democratic political analyst Van Jones described influencer Amber Rose’s Monday night address at the RNC, in which she recounted her path from a Trump-critic to a supporter of the former president, as “the most dangerous speech for the Democratic coalition,” so far.

More: Watch Amber Rose's speech at the Republican National Convention

“That is a young woman of color. She is describing the experience that a lot of people have — feeling that maybe, if you’re around too many liberals, you might get criticized too much or you might not be able to speak your mind, and she spoke to it really well,” Jones said of the former model and rapper’s speech.

“And she’s way more famous than any of us up here,” he added, calling Rose’s statements a “bunker buster,” for Democrats.

--Karissa Waddick

Tim Scott invokes faith in RNC speech: ‘Our God still saves’

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina told convention-goers Monday, “If you didn’t believe in miracles before Saturday, you better be believing right now,” in a speech heavy on references to the Republican’s Christian faith.

More: What's happening at the 2024 RNC? See full week schedule, how to watch and livestream

“Our God still saves. He still delivers,” Scott said, referencing the devastating shooting at Donald Trump's Saturday rally. The former president turned his head moments before a bullet grazed his ear, potentially saving his life. “Because on Saturday, the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle. But an American lion got back up on his feet, and he roared.”

Scott, who had been rumored to be on Trump’s potential list of vice-presidential picks, also criticized Joe Biden for being “asleep at the wheel” during his address.

Scott ran his own campaign for president before dropping out in November and was then rumored to be on the list of Trump’s potential vice-presidential picks.

− Savannah Kuchar and Karissa Waddick

RFK Jr. says he's not dropping out of the race

 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed his meeting with Donald Trump, but rejected reports that he is considering endorsing the Republican nominee.

“No, I am not dropping out very of the race,” Kennedy said on the social media site X. Kennedy also said:

“Lots of rumors going around about my meeting this morning with President Trump. Our main topic was national unity, and I hope to meet with Democratic leaders about that as well.”-David Jackson

JD Vance explains why he once called Trump ‘America’s Hitler’

In his first interview after becoming Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance on Sunday night explained why he once called Trump “America’s Hitler.”

The Ohio senator wrote to a friend in 2016 that he wasn’t sure whether Trump was a “cynical asshole like Nixon who wouldn't be that bad (and might even prove useful) or that he's America's Hitler.”

Vance cleared the air on Monday during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity

“I was certainly skeptical of Donald Trump in 2016, but President Trump was a great president and he changed my mind,” Vance said. “I think he changed the minds of a lot of Americans.”

--Savannah Kuchar

Did Trump speak last night?

Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since Saturday's shooting − cameras in the convention hall filmed him walking down a hall toward a seating area to watch the proceedings. He had a large bandage on his ear after he was injured in the assassination attempt.

Trump waved as the crowd roared and the cover band played a version of "So Caught Up in You."

− David Jackson

Who is Trump's VP pick JD Vance?

JD Vance, 39, is a first-term senator from Ohio, who skyrocketed to fame after publishing his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.”

Vance was first elected to the Senate in 2022 with no prior political experience, but he had widespread name recognition in light of his bestselling book. “Hillbilly Elegy,” later turned into a Netflix feature film, detailed Vance’s journey from a childhood riddled with abuse to a Yale Law School degree that opened doors for him in Silicon Valley.

While Vance was previously critical of Trump, at one point comparing him to an opioid and saying he could be “America’s Hitler,” he changed his tune ahead of his 2022 Senate race. Since then, Vance has become a loyal ally to Trump. He is also close with one of Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr.

– Haley BeMiller and Riley Beggin

Trump officially gets nomination

On Monday, Trump was able to drop the “presumptive” in front of “Republican presidential nominee" after formally locking down his nomination.

Eric Trump delivered the delegates that formally put Trump over the top.

“On behalf of our entire family and on behalf of the 125 delegates in the unbelievable state of Florida, we hereby nominate every single one of them for the greatest president that’s ever lived, and that’s Donald J. Trump, hereby declaring him the Republican nominee for president of the united states of America,” he said.

– Rebecca Morin, David Jackson and Brianne Pfannenstiel 

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