"The Chair announces that Donald J. Trump, having received a majority of these votes entitled to be cast at the convention, has been selected as the Republican Party nominee for President of the United States."

Said Paul Ryan, just now, before slamming down the gavel.

And then he appoints the Escort Committee and lists 5 names — Donald Trump's 5 children.

UPDATE, about 10 minutes later: The nominating of Mike Pence for VP is also accomplished. 

UPDATE, 7:31: "And as First Lady, you viciously attacked the character of women who were sexually abused at the hands of your husband!" — Republican National Committee Co-Chair Sharon Day.

Update, 8:22: "Students of trivia will recall" that Paul Ryan was VP nominee 4 years ago, Paul Ryan says.

Update, 8:41: Christie invites the conventioneers to judge Hillary and they chant "Lock her up."

Update, 8:46: Christie just made me say out loud: "He would have been so much better as the VP. He's got so much more going on." That prosecutor vibe!

9:00: Tiffany, the outsider child, has her say. She's got a classic young woman style, like Miley Cyrus. She's followed by a Trump wine business lady, pushing the theory that Trump pushes women forward.

9:14: Donald Trump Jr. is doing a great job. Meade says "Like Bobby Kennedy" and that's what I was thinking.

9:45: Dr. Ben Carson was on fire, totally committed. Nice performance. A little weird, when he tied Hillary to Satan.... but other than that, nice job.