The premium site lede-all from Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman:
CLEVELAND — Donald Trump cast himself as the answer to escalating violence and the threat of terrorism, declaring Thursday that he was the voice of the "forgotten men and women of our country" as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination to cap a tumultuous primary campaign.
The New York businessman's speech of roughly 75 minutes took on darker overtones with a mix of tough-talking rhetoric and an embrace of nationalism. His remarks seemed squarely aimed at winning over skeptical Republicans and jilted Bernie Sanders backers, and damaging Democrat Hillary Clinton, who will accept her party's nomination next week.
I have visited the laid-off factory workers, and the communities crushed by our horrible and unfair trade deals. These are the forgotten men and women of our country. People who work hard but no longer have a voice," Trump said, to roaring applause. "I am your voice.
National coverage
The Economist on Donald Trump, American Caesar.
Yoni Appelbaum writes in The Atlantic that Trump's "I alone can fix it" line broke with two centuries of American political tradition. (It also brings to mind a great 90s jam.)
Putting the man in Paul Manafort, Trump's campaign chief said the mogul's bid will get support from women whose "husbands can't afford … paying for the family's bills." (Politico)
A pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC got an early leak of Trump's speech from a "Republican source." (Politico)
Time's Jay Newton-Small says Ivanka Trump stole the show with an uplifting address.
Despite a lot of hype, the streets of Cleveland were calm all week. (Toledo Blade)
Don't forget about the Dems
Cory Booker showed up in Cleveland amid heightened veep talk. (Politico)
Liberals are not keen on Tim Kaine as Clinton's running mate. (Politico)
Tweet storm
On Ivanka:
Now onto the main event, The Donald:
An odd musical choice for the post-speech balloon drop:
Up next
Hillary Clinton will announce her vice presidential choice as soon as today, with the Democrats gathering in Philadelphia starting Monday for a convention of their own. Aaron Gould Sheinin has you covered for everything you need to know about the DNC.
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