President Donald Trump was formally nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention. Trump chose to host an in-person event in Charlotte, North Carolina, where delegates are conducting the convention’s official business. Delegates also unanimously renominated Vice President Pence to lead the GOP ticket. The President formally accepted the nomination outside the White House - sparking criticism of the safety and ethicality of the chosen location.

First lady Melania Trump spoke at the Republican National Convention. At the White House, Melania Trump offered sympathy for victims of the coronavirus pandemic as her speech’s warm tone contrasted with the Republican gathering that faced harsh rhetoric about Democratic opponent Joe Biden. 

Vice President Mike Pence closed out on the third night of the Republican National Convention. Pence made a case that President Trump has the track record to bring the country back from “a time of testing.”

More than 100 of the late Senator John McCain’s aides endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 race in a new attack advert. The list of signatories includes a range of people from chiefs of staff in McCain’s Senate office to junior aides on his campaigns.

On Friday, thousands of demonstrators gathered for the 57th March on Washington on the National Mall, where civil rights leaders called for policy reform and civic engagement. While left-leaning articles highlight there was a disconnect between veteran organizers and younger grassroots protesters, right-leaning articles highlight that CNN medical expert Dr. Rob Davidson did not express concern for the potential spread of coronavirus among the tens of thousands gathered at the March on Washington.

There are 2962 news articles covering this topic. 28% (839) are left leaning, 39% (1152) are center, and 33% (971) are right leaning.

From the left: March on Washington highlights generational divide on police reform, Politico
From the center: Thousands Gather To Demand Police Reform And Racial Equality, NPR
From the right: Guest calls risks at White House 'concerning,' praises March, Fox News

Also in the news: On Thursday, the Republican National Convention came to an end. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump does not embody the praise that speakers at the Republican National Convention gave him, right-leaning articles highlight that at his rally, Trump blamed Democrats for harassment and violent riots.

On Thursday, President Trump formally accepted his party’s nomination for a second term at the White House. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s acceptance speech was surprisingly similar to the promises he echoed four years ago, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump emphasized no one will be safe in Biden’s America.

There are 3619 news articles covering this topic. 51% (1840) are left leaning, 31% (1129) are center, and 18% (650) are right leaning.

From the left: Trump recycles much of his 2016 message as he accepts renomination, CNN
From the center: Trump attacks Biden on foreign policy, trade and economy, USA Today
From the right: Trump warns Biden would end ‘American greatness’, Fox News

Also in the news: More than one hundred of the late Senator John McCain’s aides endorsed Democratic nominee Joe Biden. While left-leaning articles highlight that the list of signatories ranges from chiefs of staff to junior aides, right-leaning articles highlight that former Senator Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., defended his decision to publicly endorse Biden for president.

On Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence closed out on the third night of the Republican National Convention. While left-leaning articles highlight that Republicans capitalized on the mounting unrest in Wisconsin, right-leaning articles highlight that Pence painted a dark picture of what the nation would look like if Democratic opponent Joe Biden wins the election.

There are 4750 news articles covering this topic. 39% (1856) are left leaning, 36% (1689) are center, and 25% (1205) are right leaning.

From the left: Pence Closes Out RNC Day 3, Making Case for Trump, The New York Times
From the center: Pence Lays Out Choice For Election During 'Time Of Testing', NPR
From the right: Pence accepts VP, warns 'you won’t be safe in Biden’s America', Fox News

Also in the news: Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive night of protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot in the back at close range and is now paralyzed. While left-leaning articles highlight that protests on Wednesday were smaller and mostly peaceful, right-leaning articles highlight that Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers turned down an offer to dispatch additional National Guard troops.

On Tuesday, Day 2 of the Republican National Convention took place and featured a speech from First lady Melania Trump. While left-leaning articles highlight that Mrs. Trump played a unique role at the RNC as she expressed sympathy for victims of the coronavirus, right-leaning articles highlight that Mrs. Trump compassionately addressed the impact of the coronavirus, leading many to question what she sees in President Trump.

There are 4751 news articles covering this topic. 24% (1134) are left leaning, 40% (1886) are center, and 36% (1731) are right leaning.

From the left: Melania’s Unique Role: Expressing Sympathy on Virus, The New York Times
From the center: Melania offers coronavirus sympathy, racial suffering in speech, Reuters
From the right: Melania stands out at RNC by compassionately addressing virus, Fox News

Also in the news: On Sunday, a Black man named Jacob Blake was shot by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After two nights of protests in Wisconsin following the shooting, Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight that Blake is paralyzed from the bullet, right-leaning articles highlight that at least three people were shot overnight in protests against the police-involved shooting of Blake.

On Monday, President Donald Trump was formally nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democrats are making a play for Republican voters in North Carolina, right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans officially renominated Trump and Pence to represent their party in the November 3rd election.

There are 2519 news articles covering this topic. 35% (883) are left leaning, 46% (1168) center, and 19% (468) are right leaning.

From the left: Not the Convention or the Election, NC Reps Hoped For, The New York Times
From the center: Trump formally nominated for second term at RNC, USA Today
From the right: Reps officially renominate Trump, Pence to lead GOP ticket, Fox News

Also in the news: On Monday, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his management of the U.S. Postal Service to the House. While left-leaning articles highlight DeJoy is acting as an agent for Trump and Republicans, right-leaning articles highlight called Democratic Representative Stephen Lynch of Massachusetts’ accusations “outrageous.”