CPAC begins as Trump VP speculation ramps up: Live updates

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is kicking off its first full day of speakers Thursday in what is expected to be a de facto rally for Donald Trump’s presidential bid.

The event in past years has been a showcase for different facets of the American conservative movement, though recently it has been dominated by the MAGA wing. Trump himself is slated to speak Saturday.

Follow live updates from the conference here.