The Republican Party opened its national convention Monday, kicking off a four-day political jamboree that will anoint billionaire Donald Trump as its presidential nominee.

A refusal to allow a usually technical vote was met with protest from anti-Trump forces at the Cleveland, OH, convention because they wanted to use it to voice discontent at the candidate.

The Slovenian immigrant who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2006 was the second Trump to appear on stage. She said he was ready to 'fight every day' to give children a better future.

Rep. Sean Duffy and his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy proudly pointed to their reality show past as they helped support another reality personality tonight at the Republican National Convention.

Long-standing Iowa Representative Steve King has caused a storm by claiming that non-whites had contributed nothing towards civilization. Steve King was mocked on social media.

Trump easily cleared the minimum of 1,237 delegates that he needed to clinch the nomination. His son, Don Jr;, read New York's votes and put him over the top.

The conspiracy theorist was walking around near the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Tuesday with a bullhorn when two members of the 'Communist Party' allegedly attacked him.

New Jersey governor Chris Christie repeatedly asked the GOP convention whether Hillary Clinton was 'guilty or not guilty' and won a 'conviction' on every count.

House Speaker Paul Ryan told Republican delegates tonight that it is time for party unity and a 'clean break from a failed system.'

Tiffany Trump portrayed her father, the official Republican nominee Donald Trump, as a doting dad who scribbled notes on her report card and called her when a close friend died.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is a leader of the party's establishment wing, but won back some newer conservatives by going after Hillary Clinton.

'If Hillary Clinton were elected, she would be the first president who couldn't pass a basic background check, said the younger Donald Trump, 38, as he soaked up applause from thousands.

At least one delegate took issue with prayer by Sajid Tarar, founder of American Muslims For Trump, and reportedly shouted 'No Islam' at the stage before being hushed by the crowd.

America's 'survival as a country' is at stake, the former Speaker of the House warned. 'And this is why every American should be terrified at the prospect of a Hillary Clinton presidency.'

The GOP Convention was ripped apart during a special edition of Weekend Update, hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, that was aired on MSNBC after a dramatic night on stage.

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Peter Thiel broke new ground at the Republican convention by declaring himself a proud and loyal member of the party who is also gay.

After Megyn Kelly was slammed for donning a spaghetti-strapped dress during the RNC on Wednesday, it appears she opted for a more modest outfit on Thursday night.

Two officers were treated for skin irritation in Cleveland's downtown Public Square on Thursday during protests surrounding the Republican National Convention, police said.

An overwhelming majority of Americans had a positive impression of the speech Donald Trump delivered Thursday night when he formally accepted the Republican Party nomination in Cleveland.

'This idea that America is somehow on the verge of collapse, this vision of violence and chaos everywhere doesn't really jive with the experience of most people,' Obama stated.

Iowa representative Steve King (pictured), shared the message Saturday, commending Dutch nationalist party leader Geert Wilder for his understanding of 'culture and demographics'.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has insisted that bitter rival Conor McGregor would need to win 10 straight fights to earn a rematch for his UFC title.

Jorge Masvidal believes Conor McGregor is avoiding a meeting in the octagon. Masvidal says he hasn't heard 'a peep' from the Irishman since his UFC 244 win over Nate Diaz.

Conor McGregor's comeback in the New Year is on track and talks over a fight in Las Vegas are 'progressing', according to his manager. McGregor is due to make his return in Las Vegas in January.

Khabib Nurmagomedov says he knew he had Conor McGregor beaten the moment  they came face-to-face with one another prior to the start of their fight.

The 42-year-old fought for the last time in a professional bout in 2017 as he beat Conor McGregor but made £7m when he overcame Tenshin Nasakuwa in one round in 2018.

Conor McGregor's whiskey has become a massive success since it was launched one year ago and the Irishman has revealed that he will be sharing the fruits of that success.

Conor McGregor's eagerly anticipated UFC comeback looks to have been placed on hold, after it emerged his intended comeback event is to host no title fights or pay-per-view clashes.

White confirmed on Thursday that McGregor has agreed to the welterweight bout at UFC 246. It will be his first fight since his defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov last October.

The Irishman has signed to fight Donald Cerrone on January 18, and gave fans an insight into his diet as he steps up preparations for his UFC comeback.

The undefeated boxer has not fought since defeating Conor McGregor in 2017, but a deal appears to have been agreed that will see Mayweather face off against an unnamed UFC fighter.

The controversial Irish star will step back into the Octagon on January 18 to fight Donald Cerrone, with his last appearance in the sport having ended in defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has no intention of taking on a rematch with Conor McGregor in 2020, despite UFC president Dana White claiming it was on the cards. 

Conor McGregor has blasted his bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov as a 'littl scurrying rat' and warned him that he is 'coming' as he looks to avenge his loss.

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Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return to the cage is now less than a month away at UFC 246. With McGregor radio silent, Sportsmail has taken a look at the key questions.

Conor McGregor has given fans a glimpse of his ripped physique as he prepares to return to the octagon to take on Donald Cerrone next month.

They have exchanged heated messages on social media over the past few months and hinted at a future clash, but White believes it would be a 'bad idea' for McGregor to take that fight.

John Kavanagh says the Irishman was in the best condition he had seen him in as he prepares to fight Donald Cerrone on January 18 in his first bout for 15 months.

The bout made headlines around the world, with Mayweather winning by TKO to take his record to 50-0, but it has now emerged that it wasn't the usual boxing bosses who made the fight happen.

Conor McGregor has called out his old nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov for a rematch ahead of his long-awaited return to the UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz has called out Conor McGregor and his team as they prepare for the Irishman's upcoming fight against Donald Cerrone.

The reason for Masvidal tweeting that he isn't a 'bully' is because he believes McGregor is just a 'cyberbully' and doesn't actually want to fight him, despite the Irishman having called him out.

Jorge Masvidal has thrown down the gauntlet to Conor McGregor once again and revealed he will be at the Irishman's UFC 246 showdown with Donald Cerrone later this month.

Jorge Masvidal has made his prediction for Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone. The 'BMF' title holder and McGregor have been verbally jousting. 

With less than a fortnight to go until Conor McGregor face Donald Cerrone, the great and the good of MMA are making their predictions for the UFC 246 showdown. 

Conor McGregor is set to receive his highest UFC purse for his return against Donald Cerrone, with his comeback signalling his first fight since defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.

The American defeated the MMA fighter in a 10th-round knockout in 2017. There have been suggestions there could be a rematch and McGregor is hoping there will be.

Conor McGregor has revealed he downed shots of whiskey in the days before his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov. The 31-year-old was choked out by the Russian in October 2018.

Cerrone and McGregor are to meet at UFC 246 as part of the Irishman's return to the Octagon for the first time since October 2018. Cerrone does not want to be drawn into a war of words.