 News this hour from townhall.com. I'm Rich Thomason. Former President Trump got a hero's welcome on the first day of the Republican National Convention. Mr. Trump, now the GOP's 2024 standard bearer, he's chosen Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential running mate. GOP delegates cheered as Senator Vance entered the convention hall where he was formally nominated. J.D. is a living embodiment of the American dream.