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How to watch the 2020 Republican National Convention on CBC

The 2020 Republican National Convention continues through Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. Unlike the Democratic National Convention, which was entirely virtual, a modified in-person gathering will happen over four days in Charlotte, with fewer delegates and staff.

Modified in-person gathering with fewer delegates to take place over 4 days in Charlotte, North Carolina

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U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Vice-President Mike Pence were formally nominated Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention, to run in the presidential election in November. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters, Matt York/The Associated Press)

The 2020 Republican National Convention continues through Thursday in Charlotte, N.C.

Unlike the Democratic National Convention, which was entirely virtual, a modified in-person gathering will happen over four days in Charlotte, with fewer delegates and staff than the Republican National Committee normally requires.

According to a statement on the convention website, all participants will go through COVID-19 screening prior to arriving in Charlotte, wear masks and undergo daily temperature and symptoms checks. Social distancing will be required in all venues.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence were formally nominated to run again as Republican candidates in the November presidential election.

Here's how to follow along on CBC News Network and online at CBCNews.ca:

Monday to Thursday (Aug. 24-27)

Vassy Kapelos hosts an extended edition of Power and Politics previewing the Republican National Convention starting at 7 p.m. ET.

At 8 p.m. ET, America Votes: The Republican National Convention, gets underway, hosted by Carole MacNeil and Lyndsay Duncombe with Katie Simpson.

The National airs at 9 p.m. ET with extensive coverage of the convention.

WATCH | Trump speaks on the first day of the RNC from Charlotte, N.C.:

Trump says only way Democrats can win election is by rigging it

4 years ago
Duration 3:06
In an impromptu appearance at the Republican National Convention, U.S. President Donald Trump again railed against mail-in voting, calling it a 'scam' and a way for Democrats to steal the election.

At 10 p.m., CBC News Network returns to America Votes: The Republican National Convention, hosted by Carole MacNeil and Lyndsay Duncombe with Katie Simpson.

Meanwhile, CBCNews.ca will stream prime-time events live between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET.

Workers construct a stage on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday. Trump is expected to speak to the convention from this location. (Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press)

Trump is reportedly planning to speak on all four nights, though he's officially scheduled on Thursday.

Key speakers Monday

  • Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina
  • Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle, senior advisor to the Trump Campaign and former 
  • Ronna McDaniel, Republican National Committee chair
  • Rep. Vernon Jones of Georgia 
  • Donald Trump, Jr.

WATCH | Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley defends Trump's record on world stage:

'He tells the world what it needs to hear'

4 years ago
Duration 9:15
Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, a sometime critic of Trump, says he is the leader the U.S. needs.

WATCH | Georgia congressman Vernon Jones highlights minorities' economic success under Trump:

Democratic State Representative of colour explains why he is voting for Trump

4 years ago
Duration 7:32
Vernon Jones says the Democratic Party doesn't want Black people to leave their 'mental plantation.'

WATCH | Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., defends Trump's record on fighting the coronavirus:

Donald Trump Jr. defends his father

4 years ago
Duration 10:14
Donald Trump Jr. says Donald Trump is the one to create a 'bright and beautiful future' for the U.S.

Key speakers Tuesday

  • Melania Trump
  • Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State
  • Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky
  • Pam Bondi, Former Florida Attorney General
  • Eric Trump, Donald Trump's son
  • Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's daughter
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is slated to speak on Tuesday. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)

Key speakers Wednesday

  • Mike Pence
  • Karen Pence, wife of vice-president
  • Kellyanne Conway, White House counsellor
  • Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee
  • Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump
Karen Pence, wife of the vice-president, is among the prominent Republicans addressing the conference on Wednesday. (Jacquelyn Martin/The Associated Press)

Key speakers Thursday

  • Donald Trump
  • Mitch McConnell, Senate majority leader
  • Ivanka Trump, White House senior adviser and daughter of Donald Trump
  • Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney for Trump and former New York mayor
  • Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas
Ivanka Trump, White House senior adviser and daughter of the president, will speak on the final night of the conference on Thursday. (Oliver Contreras/Getty Images)

You can find more details about the convention here.

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