The Republican National Convention commenced on Monday in Milwaukee amidst a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Trump, taking to his newly-launched social media platform, Truth Social, revealed that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance has been chosen as his vice presidential running mate.

As the convention got underway, PBS News announced its comprehensive coverage of the event. Viewers can access a live feed of the convention floor from 1:45 p.m. EDT on the PBS News website. Special coverage by PBS News begins at 8 p.m. EDT, providing gavel-to-gavel coverage. The News Hour broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EDT from the anchor desk in Milwaukee.

During the convention, anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett will lead on-air special analysis with a panel of experts and special guests. Correspondent Lisa Desjardins will be reporting directly from the convention floor, engaging with delegates and elected officials. Each night, as the special coverage wraps up around 11 p.m. EDT, digital video producer Deema Zein will host a live chat with Desjardins to discuss the major takeaways from the event.

To ensure comprehensive coverage, PBS News can be followed on various social media platforms. Users can access updates and highlights on YouTube, X, Facebook, and TikTok, while Instagram will offer a glimpse of key moments from the convention.

The Republican National Convention is expected to be a crucial event as the party gears up for the upcoming election. With the recent assassination attempt on the former president adding an air of tension, all eyes will be on the speeches, discussions, and decisions made at the convention.

Stay tuned to PBS News for the most extensive coverage of the Republican National Convention, offering insights and analysis from experts while capturing the pulse of the delegates, officials, and the party's trajectory.