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GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Rachel Scott, thanks very much. Let's bring in our chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl. And, Jonathan, as we look at who this speech was aimed at last night, I think of a lot of M words, moderates, middle class, middle America. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It is. Okay, Mary, thanks very much. Let's bring in our Washington breach chief political director Rick Klein. Rick, so much of this conversation is about polls right now. What do we know from the public polls out there? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Boy, yeah, that was exactly what I was thinking when I woke up this morning. You know, you get into your office and realize that your whole life is on that computer and that's the only way you can get things going. We hope it's all gonna be fixed real soon. But we're gonna turn now to Donald Trump. He took the stage last night at the Republican National Convention to accept his party's president shall nomination. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

EVA PILGRIM (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And now to politics and former President Trump's first night in the spotlight since February. Trump taking the stage at the North Carolina Republican Convention. ABC's Kenneth Moton has more from the White House. Good morning to you, Kenneth. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's look ahead to tonight now with Senator Cory Booker. Senator, thank you for joining us this morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But first, we do wanna begin, of course with that historic night with Senator Kamala Harris and the Democrats. The party's biggest names out in full force presenting a positive vision for the nation, but also targeting President Trump. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're joined now by one of Joe Biden's rivals during the primaries, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg. Mayor Pete, thank you for joining us again this morning. You just heard the President there taking on Michelle Obama and President Obama, also says that Joe Biden is basically gonna be a Trojan horse for socialism after the convention. What's your response? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CECILIA VEGA (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, the World Health Organization's top covid-19 expert, she is standing by to talk about all of this and more. But we begin with that surprise reversal from President Trump as the virus surges there in Florida. He is now canceling the Republican convention in Jacksonville. Our Mary Bruce has more on this from Washington. Mary, good morning. The President, you know this, he had been set on seeing those big convention crowds. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) Decks collapsing at a three-story home on the Jersey Shore. This happened to take place during the annual New Jersey Firemen's Convention, so first responders who wound up needing help themselves. ABC's Kaylee Hartung is right there in Wildwood, New Jersey, with the latest. Kaylee, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SARA HAINES (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) You cheater. (Voiceover) Why are you showing him the answers? PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thank you, guys. Let's bring in our political team right now. Jon Karl here with me and Matthew Dowd, Cecilia joins us. Matt, let me begin with you, we talked last night, talked about how Hillary Clinton had to thread a needle between stressing her experience, hope, optimism, but also addressing that anger of so many Americans that think the country is on the wrong track. Did she do it? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It is on. I don't think it's ever been off. 101 days until the election. Both candidates back on the trail right now. The debates to come. And ABC's Cecilia Vega is in Philadelphia with all the highlights from Hillary's moment. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And joining us now, an ABC News exclusive, the Democratic candidate for vice president of the US, Senator Tim Kaine. Congratulations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) There is a lot of excitement for what will happen in the room tonight, both Hillary and Chelsea Clinton will take center stage, Chelsea giving the biggest speech of her life, introducing her mother as the first woman nominated for president on a major party ticket. Joining us now with more, ABC News political commentator Cokie Roberts. This is your 22nd convention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) That big moment from the Republican National Convention, the balloon drop and we are just hours away from the Democrats' big celebration. And T.J. Holmes is way up there, so close to the balloons. Hey, T.J. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, let's talk about this now with Clinton's campaign manager, Robby Mook. Mr. Mook, thank you for joining us this morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're gonna move on now to last night's drama here at the Democratic Convention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) We are back now in Philadelphia. A-listers are coming out in full force for the Democratic Convention. Lady Gaga, Brian Cranston, Katy Perry, the list goes on and on and on. And, T.J., you've had your eye on them all. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And it's time now for our big board. Our team of insiders standing by for more on today's top stories. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George and Donna. And, of course, the Democrats hoping the resignation will not be a distraction as the convention kicks off tonight with major headliners including as Donna just said Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC's Cecilia Vega joins us now has much more on all that. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's move the camera right over. There's Donna Brazile right here. Of course, all of you at home know her as one of our ABC analysts, but today you stepped aside from that, you're here as the interim chair of the DNC, you actually take over the reins official Friday after the convention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) Yes, you have. Yes, thanks you very much. We appreciate that, Lara. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And the big news at home this week, the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off tomorrow in Philadelphia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And Clinton will formally introduce her running mate to the nation at an event later today in the key state of Florida. Meantime Donald Trump already weighing in. We do have team coverage this morning, and we start with ABC's Cecilia Vega in Miami. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George. And, yes, all eyes are turning to the Democratic Convention now kicking off Monday in Philadelphia. Take a look live at the stage there. It was just revealed as anticipation builds over who Hillary Clinton will choose as her running mate. ABC's Cecilia Vega is on the campaign trail in Tampa, Florida, for us this morning. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Still thinks he's gonna win in November as well, big night for him tonight. We're gonna talk about that and all the drama last night as well with our political team, Donna Brazile, Matthew Dowd, and Jon Karl. And, Jon, that was just a few hours before Ted Cruz came out, didn't endorse. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're here with our whole political team. We're gonna get to last night and a lot more in just a minute. But right now, let's get to my exclusive interview with Donald Trump. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) There certainly has. And Tom Llamas has been standing by for all of it. He was there for it last night. Good morning to you, Tom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But first, Amy, you've got the morning rundown. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) We're back now with kissing at the convention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we are back now with our big board and more of today's top stories. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, and standing by patiently through all this, joining us now exclusively is ahead of his big speech tonight, Donald Trump's son Eric, an executive vice president of the Trump Organization, and a close adviser to his father. Thank you so much. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Brian, thank you very much. And as you know, this latest police attack comes on the heels of the Republican Convention getting under way here in Cleveland. Thousands of officers on high alert as protesters gather. ABC's Pierre Thomas has more on the city on edge, and it is very apparent as soon as you hit the city limits the increased security here, Pierre. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, guys, thanks. We're gonna get to the politics of this convention right now. Our new poll shows Donald Trump closing the gap with Hillary Clinton, four-point lead now for Hillary Clinton. And Trump's team is hoping this convention bounces him into the lead. ABC's Tom Llamas here with more on what Trump needs to do this week. Good morning, Tom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It's been a very big year for Cleveland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're back now here in Cleveland with a look at what it takes to pull off a massive production here at the Republican National Convention. Who better to take us behind-the-scenes than T.J. Holmes, you're back at the Q. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) We're gonna have a live report from the ground coming up, but we start here with America on the cusp of history. We have a shot from inside the convention hall in Cleveland, where what promises to be a truly extraordinary Republican National Convention will kick off tomorrow. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Taming, yeah, I'm not sure that's in Pence's repertoire. We'll see. All right, Mary, thank you. For more on this let's bring in ABC News political analyst Matt Dowd who is in Austin. Matt, good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, the attacks overseas affecting the convention potentially, as well as the entire race for the White House. Donald Trump set to name his running mate this morning, sources telling ABC News he's asked Indiana Governor Mike Pence, but now he has postponed that announcement. ABC's Tom Llamas is at Trump Tower with the latest on all of that. Good morning, Tom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

PAULA FARIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thanks, George and we do begin with security here at home ramping up in response to the attack in France. Major city police departments are stepping up deployments around sensitive areas. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's get more on all this from our political analyst Matthew Dowd. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Alex, thank you. And now we turn to the race for the White House, Hillary was grilled by the FBI this weekend over her use of a private email server, and Donald Trump on the attack but facing some backlash for his latest online posting. ABC's Mary Bruce is in Washington with more. Good morning, Mary. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, David, thanks very much. Terror, of course, the key issue in the race for the White House. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump weighed in after the Istanbul attack. ABC's Tom Llamas has the latest. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, we'll see you shortly, Ginger, thanks so much. In the meantime we're gonna turn now to the race for the White House and the breaking news as we're on the air here in the west from the Donald Trump campaign. The presumptive Republican nominee firing his embattled campaign manager, Cory Lewandowski, reportedly during a meeting just this morning. The official statement saying that, quote, "The campaign is grateful to Cory for his hard work and dedication and we wish him the best in the future." Lewandowski was charged with battery in March, a charge that was later dropped for allegedly grabbing a reporter during a Trump campaign event. This all comes as Trump's comments on the mass murder in Orlando are now raising new questions this morning. And here's ABC's Tom Llamas on the Trump campaign. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

AMY ROBACH (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Rob, thank you. Well now to the race for the White House and Donald Trump in a showdown with Hillary Clinton and Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, who has yet to endorse the presumptive nominee. ABC's Tom Llamas is at Trump headquarters right here in New York with the very latest. Good morning to you, Tom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to the Democratic candidates. Bernie Sanders notching another win in Indiana last night saying that the race with Hillary Clinton is not over. ABC's Cecilia Vega has the latest, joins us from Columbus, Ohio. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, George. Now to the Democrats, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in a tight race in Indiana, as Sanders promises a contested convention and ask super delegates to switch sides and support him. ABC's Cecilia Vega is here, has the latest on all that. Good morning, Cecilia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, and a lot more money to be spent. Okay, Cecilia, thanks very much. Let's look ahead to Tuesday now with Jon Karl. And, Jon, lots of states in play. And right now on the Republican side all look pretty strong for Donald Trump. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Okay, I'm here with Matthew Dowd and Cecilia Vega, as well. Let's start out with the Democrats, Matt Dowd. It looks like, and you saw that interesting concession Cecilia just reported from the Sanders team that next week it's more or less do or die from them. Just in time for Hillary Clinton because the way the race has been going here in New York was really taking a toll on her overall numbers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAN HARRIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Dinner and a selfie. Welcome to campaigning in 2016. David, thank you. On the Republican side Donald Trump is doing something surprising this morning, he's agreeing with Bernie Sanders. ABC's Devin Dwyer on Trump's latest salvo and why Ted Cruz is leaving the empire state just days before the crucial primary. Devin's on the campaign trail in Syracuse, New York. Good morning to you. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]