RNC night two as it happened: Donald Trump is the official Republican nominee

Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of the second night of the RNC. Be sure to check back for more on the convention tomorrow.

Donald Trump might have a way to go before a White House nod but his presidential crew is beginning to fall into place. He is reportedly planning to nominate Steve Mnuchin, his campaign's finance chairman, for Treasury secretary if he wins in November.

Mnuchin, a partner at Goldman Sachs, was a relative unknown when Trump picked him for his campaign. He also seems like an odd choice because he has contributed thousands to Democratic candidates over the years — including $7,400 to Hillary Clinton's Senate bids and her 2008 presidential campaign. And his Wall Street background might not endear him to the typical Trump supporter, notes the Hill.

Delegates begin filing out and the Trump family is already gone as soap opera actress and businesswoman Kimberlin Brown begins the last speech of the night. She complains about the negative impact on America's film and TV industry of "high taxes, over-regulation and suspect trade deals."

She adds: "I have seen TV and movie productions move out of the country. If you were an A-lister like Leonardo DiCaprio or an owner of a studio, you were okay. But if you were a cameraman, sound tech, boom operator ... you were out of luck."

As Carson finishes a Code Pink protester in the audience unfurls a banner reading "No Racism. No Hatred." One Republican delegate attempts to snatch it away and others hold up American flags to hide the banner from television cameras. She's finally led out.

Former GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson veers from his prepared remarks to talk about the devil — and tries to link him to Hillary Clinton.

Carson says that one of Clinton's mentors was American community organiser Saul Alinsky.

"This was someone that she greatly admired. He wrote a book called Rules for Radicals. On the dedication page he acknowledges Lucifer, the 'original radical who founded his own kingdom.'"

Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia is next up and Hillary Clinton likes something she had to say — in the past.

Donald Jr gets a standing ovation as he ends by paying tribute to "my mentor, my best friend, my father, Donald Trump."

"We're still Americans, we're still one country, and we're going to get it all back," says Donald Trump Jr, the second of the candidate's progeny to speak.

"You want to know what kind of president he will be? Then let me tell you how he runs his businesses ... he spent his career with regular Americans, pouring sheetrock, heh heh, pouring concrete and hanging sheetrock."

The first of Trump's children makes it on to the stage. Tiffany Trump, a 22-year-old recent university graduate, apologises for any nervousness. However, like her older sister Ivanka, Tiffany appears poised and calm as she talks about the virtues of her father. "My dad is a natural-born encourager," Tiffany says.

The New Jersey governor leads the crowd of delegates in proclaiming Hillary Clinton "guilty" in a number of alleged "crimes". Christie says Clinton does not fight for the US but for others. Christie blamed her for the unrest in Libya as well as the kidnapping of schoolgirls by Boko Haram.

Former rival turned Trump lap dog Chris Christie takes to the stage. He kicks off his speech by praising his "friend" of 14 years, Donald Trump.

We are about to be led by not only a strong leader but by a caring, genuine and decent person.

I am proud to say that the voice of the people of our nation is being heard in this hall tonight, and those voices want Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States.

But everybody, this election is not just about Donald Trump, no. It is also about his Democratic opponent, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

He then leads the crowd in condemning Hillary Clinton. The crowd shouts: "Lock her up!"

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is up next. A majority of the speakers have focused on calling out President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and how Republicans can help the country. Very few have specifically spoken favourably of Trump by name.

Ryan is still going, calling for a unification of the party behind Trump and Pence.

Ryan urges voters to watch the Democratic National Convention next week to see "what's at stake". He says it'll be easier to tolerate by using the mute button.

Democracy is a series of choices. We Republicans have made ours.

Have we had our arguments this year? Sure we have – and you know what I call those? Signs of life. Signs of a party that's not just going through the motions. Not just mouthing new words for the same old stuff.

Speaker Ryan is back on stage. The Wisconsin congressman talks about the last time he found himself at the GOP convention—back in 2012 as the party's vice presidential nominee. Now he looks on to the future:

Next time there's a State of the Union address, I don't know where Joe Biden and Barack Obama will be. But you'll find me right there on the rostrum with Vice President Mike Pence and President Donald Trump.

McConnell is joined onstage by several freshmen senators, including Dan Sullivan from Alaska. Sullivan calls on voters to keep Republicans in charge of the Senator and to win them the White House.

Senator Mitch McConnell addresses the crowd and says he's been around the Clintons longer than anyone should. In bashing Hillary Clinton, McConnell even praises former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders for being truthful in his campaign to move the government left. Clinton was quick to respond on Twitter.

Trump addresses the convention via video feed from Trump Tower. He says he's honoured to be nominated alongside Mike Pence. "I'm so proud to be your nominee," Trump says as he promises to win in November.

We're the oldest and largest civil rights organization in America.

- Chris Cox, NRA lobbyist

The first night of the RNC focused on security and Benghazi. Tonight was meant to focus on work. So far, though, has been focused on security, Benghazi and all the reasons Clinton is wrong for the job. Even the NRA's lobbyist Chris Cox has only spoken about the Second Amendment and how Clinton is a threat to the right to bare arms.

A Hillary Clinton presidency means your right to own a firearm is gone.

Andy Wist briefly took to the stage. Many online wondered just who he was. In his first few words, he shot back at those who asked who he was: "Some of these reporters need to get a life!"

Former attorney general Michael Mukasey is slamming Hillary Clinton for her private email usage during her time as secretary of state. He notes the controversy "exquisitely sums up the case against her presidency."

Important to note that just a few months ago, Mukasey made a case against a Donald Trump presidency.

Meanwhile, outside of the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland police are reportedly warning people to disperse ahead of an increase of protest activity. A chaotic scene erupted in a free speech zone where religious protesters and demonstrators protesting police met. At least 300 police officers cordoned off protesters, The Hill reported.

Cleveland police spokeswoman Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said items on the prohibited items list would still be confiscated or people would be asked to leave. She said police expected attendees to follow the list. "We don't know exactly what to expect, which is why we train at such a high level," she added.

h/t The Hill

UFC President Dana White follows Day and expresses his gratitude and support for Trump. "I will always be grateful" to Trump, White says. The UFC president says Trump's business background makes him qualified to run the country.

RNC co-chair Sharon Day is the first to speak on night two and Hillary Clinton was her target. Day attacked Clinton for playing the "gender card" and denounced her for all the ways she was against women, including supporting abortion and paying her female employees less than her male employees. Day added, "You viciously attacked women that were sexually abused by your husband."

The motion to nominate Governor Pence is overwhelmingly approved by acclamation.

The Trump-Pence Republican ticket is official.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell takes the stage to introduce the nomination for the vice presidential nominee. McConnell brings to the stage, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb. Holcomb, in turn, nominates Indiana Governor Mike Pence as the Republican vice presidential nominee.

Final tallies:

• Donald Trump: 1,725
• Ted Cruz: 475
• John Kasich: 120
• Marco Rubio: 114
• Ben Carson: 7
• Jeb Bush: 3
• Rand Paul: 2

More on Alaska's vote recount:

Alaska's delegate chairman said the secretary incorrectly recorded 28 votes for Donald Trump. However, the chairman insisted the state voted to give Ted Cruz 12 votes. "We were notified of anything different by the RNC. We were never consulted... our attorney wasn't consulted. We were never told that you were going to miscount our votes tonight!" he claimed.

Speaker Ryan asked whether the Alaska delegates wanted a poll. The chairman responded: "I'm requesting a poll of the delegation of Alaska and that those votes be recorded at this convention."

And cue the music. As the situation is sorted out, a band begins blasting music throughout the convention.

RNC chair Reince Priebus explains that the rules allow previously bound delegates in Alaska are shifted to the remaining candidate once other candidates drop out. The vote remains 28 votes for Trump.

Ryan returns and officially announces Donald Trump as the party nominee.

House Speaker Paul Ryan is back on stage. He asks if any state wishes to change its vote. A delegate from Alaska is requesting a poll of the delegates of Alaska for a correction of the votes counted.

Although Trump has won the nomination, the roll call vote continues:

• Puerto Rico: 23 for Marco Rubio
• Rhode Island: 2 for Ted Cruz, 5 for John Kasich and 12 for Donald Trump
• South Carolina: 50 for Donald Trump
• South Dakota: 29 for Donald Trump
• Tennessee: 33 for Donald Trump, 16 for Ted Cruz and 9 for Marco Rubio
• Texas: 3 for Marco Rubio, 104 for Ted Cruz and 48 for Donald Trump
• US Virgin Islands: 8 for Donald Trump and 1 abstains
• Utah: 40 for Donald Trump
• Vermont: 1 for Marco Rubio, 2 for Rand Paul and 13 for Donald Trump
• Virginia: 3 for Ben Carson, 5 for John Kasich, 8 for Ted Cruz, 16 for Marco Rubio and 17 for Donald Trump
• Washington: 44 for Donald Trump
• West Virginia: 34 for Donald Trump
• Wisconsin: 30 for Donald Trump and 36 for Ted Cruz
• Wyoming: 1 for Marco Rubio, 2 for John Kasich, 23 for Ted Cruz and 3 for Donald Trump

Back to states that passed:

• Michigan: 2 for John Kasich, 6 for Ted Cruz and 51 for Donald Trump
• Pennsylvania: 1 for Ted Cruz and 70 for Donald Trump

Breaking: Donald J Trump officially becomes the Republican presidential candidate.

Donald Trump comes closer to officially being nominated. Voting continues:

• New Hampshire: 2 for Marco Rubio, 3 for Jeb Bush, 3 for Ted Cruz, 4 for John Kasich and 11 for Donald Trump
• New Jersey: 51 for Donald Trump
• New Mexico: 24 for Donald Trump
• New York: New York passes
• North Carolina: 29 for Donald Trump, 27 for Ted Cruz, 9 for John Kasich, 6 for Marco Rubio and 1 for Ben Carson
• North Dakota: 21 for Donald Trump, 1 for Ben Carson and 6 for Ted Cruz
• Northern Mariana Islands: 9 for Donald Trump
• Ohio: 66 for John Kasich
• Oklahoma: 19 for Ted Cruz and 24 for Donald Trump
• Oregon: 5 for Ted Cruz and 23 for Donald Trump
  
• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania defers to New York
  

Back to New York:

• New York: 89 delegates for Donald Trump and 6 for John Kasich

Roll call continues:

• Louisiana: 15 for Ted Cruz and 31 for Donald Trump
• Maine: 12 for Ted Cruz, 9 for Donald Trump and 2 for John Kasich
• Maryland: 38 for Donald Trump
• Massachusetts: 4 for Ted Cruz, 8 for Marco Rubio, 8 for John Kasich and 22 for Donald Trump
• Michigan: Michigan passes
• Minnesota: 17 for Marco Rubio, 13 for Ted Cruz and 8 for Donald Trump
• Mississippi: 15 for Ted Cruz and 25 for Donald Trump
• Missouri: 11 for Ted Cruz and 41 for Donald Trump
• Montana: 27 for Donald Trump
• Nebraska: 36 for Donald Trump
• Nevada: 1 for John Kasich, 6 for Ted Cruz, 7 for Marco Rubio and 16 for Donald Trump

Voting continues:

• Florida: 99 for Donald Trump
• Guam: 9 for Donald Trump
• Georgia: 16 for Marco Rubio, 18 for Ted Cruz and 42 for Donald Trump
• Hawaii: 11 for Donald Trump , 7 for Ted Cruz, and 1 for Marco Rubio
• Idaho: 20 Ted Cruz and 12 for Donald Trump
• Illinois: 6 for John Kasich, 9 for Ted Cruz, and 54 for Donald Trump
• Indiana: 57 for Donald Trump
• Iowa: 30 for Donald Trump
• Kansas: 9 for Donald Trump, 24 for Ted Cruz, 6 for Marco Rubio and 1 for John Kasich
• Kentucky: 17 for Donald Trump, 7 for Marco Rubio, 7 for John Kasich, and 15 for Ted Cruz

Delegate voting continues:

• Colorado: 31 for Ted Cruz, 2 abstain, 4 for Donald Trump
• Connecticut: 28 for Donald Trump
• Delaware: 16 for Donald Trump
• District of Columbia: 19 for Donald Trump*

* Should be noted that several delegates are bound to vote for Trump in a number of states, however, many have voted for other candidates. In DC, delegates voted for John Kasich and Ted Cruz. No delegates in DC voted for Trump. However, their votes were already bound to him and their votes were largely symbolic.

Voting is underway:

• Alabama: 1 for Marco Rubio; 13 for Ted Cruz; 36 for Donald Trump
• Alaska: 28 for Donald Trump
  
• America Samoa: 9 for Donald Trump
  
• Arizona: 58 for Donald Trump
  
• Arkansas: 15 for Ted Cruz and 25 for Donald Trump
  
• California: 172 for Donald Trump
  

Welcome to our live coverage of night two of the Republican National Convention. The roll call to officially nominate Donald Trump is just minutes away, but it is not without some controversy. Never Trump delegates have tried in vain to push a vote for Ted Cruz, while other delegates have threatened to walk off.

House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced that each state will be called alphabetically to cast their votes.