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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention AP News
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
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Explainer: What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention Reuters
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 - President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are taking the unusual step of staging a national Republican convention ahead of November's midterm elections, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity can energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses despite his low approval ratings.
Republicans will gather in Dallas, Texas, for their first-ever midterm convention. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will headline the event. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more.
Prominent Republicans are headed to their first-ever midterm convention. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
U.S. Republicans open a two-day midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, an unusual off-year gathering that party officials describe as their first midterm convention [punchng.com#1][mainwelle.de#1]. President Trump is scheduled to speak, and he has urged supporters to treat the Nov. 3 congressional elections as if he were personally on the ballot [punchng.com#1][mediapart.fr#1]. Decision Desk H
President Donald Trump will deliver a keynote speech Wednesday at a gathering of Republicans in Dallas, where a first-of-its-kind midterm convention is taking place.
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President Trump and Republican leaders are opening a two-day midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10, an unusual party gathering aimed at mobilizing voters and raising money before November congressional elections that will decide control of Congress [pbs.org#1][pbs.org#2][texastribune.org#2][sta.si#1]. The Republican Party has not previously held a midterm c
Donald Trump is not on the ballot in the midterm elections — but the first Republican midterm convention is putting him center stage. It's a strategy that could prove risky for the party.
Republicans have never held a midterm convention before. But there's also never been a president like Donald Trump. Billed as a "Trumpapalooza," the unprecedented event kicks of in Dallas Wednesday.
At an unusual gathering in Dallas, some of the party’s top candidates will be forced to decide just how tightly to tether themselves to an unpopular president.
The Republican Party is holding a midterm convention in Dallas this week. But as our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman explains, despite President Trump’s unpopularity in polls, this event is shaping up to be a rally focusing on his achievements.
President Trump and Republicans will support the slate of candidates running this year and tout the administration’s agenda in the first-ever GOP midterm convention.
The Republican National Committee's (RNC) midterm convention kicks off in Dallas on Wednesday, a first-of-its kind event aimed at helping Republicans buck President Trump's low approval numbers and defy historical midterm trends. The two-day event, billed by some as a "Trump-a-palooza," will host dozens of top speakers from the administration and Republican leadership, as well...
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate
DALLAS, Sept 9 - Republicans will kick off their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, betting President Donald Trump can energize core supporters and help the party hold onto its congressional majorities despite polls showing he is broadly unpopular.
Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ AP News
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique midterm convention that's being described as a “Trump-a-Palooza.”.
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DALLAS, Sept 9 - Republicans gathering in Dallas this week will celebrate President Donald Trump and rally support ahead of U.S. midterm elections, but a disappointing showing in the November 3 vote could sharpen an already simmering debate over who comes next and what will become of the party he transformed.
Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks Reuters
Trump and JD Vance headline the unusual two-day Republican convention before the November midterm elections.
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is set to begin Wednesday in Dallas, Texas. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more on the lawmakers who will not be attending the event where President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will be speaking.
Republicans will gather for a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on what to expect as President Trump tries to rally voters ahead of the November elections.
US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?
Administration officials, Republican candidates and party leaders will join President Trump in Dallas on Wednesday for the opening of a two-day Republican National Committee midterm convention. The president will give a keynote speech to close out the day. Several GOP lawmakers will give remarks throughout the gathering's first day, including Reps. Brandon Gill (Texas), Robert...
Republicans are kicking off their first midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, with keynote speeches expected from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tens of thousands of Republicans are expected to gather in Dallas, Texas, for the first ever GOP midterm convention. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports on why some candidates are not attending.
Republicans are holding a midterm convention Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas, two months out from a general election that will have high stakes for President Trump and his party. However, the convention comes at a rough political time for Republicans, with Trump’s approval rating slumping, the unpopular war in Iran recently stretching past the six-month...
President Trump will deliver the keynote address Wednesday evening as the Republican National Committee (RNC) kicks off its two-day midterm convention — the first of its kind — in Dallas. A slew of other big-name speakers — including Attorney General Todd Blanche, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.
President Donald Trump will appear Wednesday at an unconventional national convention thrown by the Republican Party in Dallas.
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The Hill's "Rising" takes over primetime, presenting live coverage of the Republican National Committee's (RNC) first midterm convention focused on modern American history Sept. 9-10 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT. The convention, featuring keynote addresses by President Trump and Vice President Vance, is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Rising's coverage will...
The first-ever Republican midterm convention is taking place in Dallas, Texas, with US President Donald Trump due to speak.
US President Donald Trump will headline the Republican midterm convention in Texas.
President Trump is giving a keynote address on Wednesday evening.
Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Belt, Director of the Political Management Programme at George Washington University, says that Trump "b
The president is making the November election all about himself.
Well, I dealt with a certain amount of government stupidity today, described in my last thread. But I am surely having a better day than Trump/Vance and whatever twerps arranged this # Dallas # Texas midterm # Republican convention. According to the article, they are giving away tickets because nobody was buying them. But from early pics on social media that does not seem to have helped their caus
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports from Dallas.
The Republican Party kicked off its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday, as party figures bet President Donald Trump’s center-stage performance can lift their fortunes despite his record-low approval ratings.
President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to influence the elections as he prepared to take the prime-time stage at the party’s two-day rally in Dallas.
Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular Iran war and rising costs.
Watch live coverage as President Trump delivers the keynote address as the first Republican midterm convention kicks off in Dallas.
Grindr is down in Dallas during the Republican Midterm Convention's first day. 🍿 🍾
Donald Trump told a Dallas crowd at the Republican Party's national midterm convention that voters must treat the upcoming elections as if he were on the ballot to protect tax cuts and economic progress. (Source: Bloomberg)
During his speech at the Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump announced that every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republican won the midterm elections in November, but said it must be spent in the U.S.
In two-hour address, president asked voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorate Donald Trump said every adult citizen in the US will receive a dividend of $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while delivering a historically long convention speech in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as radical com
President Trump renewed his calls on Wednesday for Republicans to pretend that he's on the ballot in November, promising $5,000 for every U.S. adult if the GOP holds onto the House and Senate. “I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot,” he said in the keynote address at the RNC midterm convention in...
At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.
FRANCE 24's Washington, DC correspondent Fraser Jackson weighs in on US President Donald Trump's efforts to leverage his fading star power to help the Republican Party hold onto Congress in November's midterm elections.
President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats.
In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s expensive election promise ▪ A rare primary loss for a governor ▪ Apple unveils foldable iPhone ▪ AI researchers issue stark warning President Trump wrapped up the first day of the GOP's unprecedented midterm convention Wednesday with a lengthy speech reminiscent of his own campaign rallies — delivering on the "Trump-a-palooza" hype. Speakers throughout...
Republicans at their midterm convention in Dallas know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm.
US equity futures waver ahead of PPI data, Oracle earnings and a rate decision from the European Central Bank. Brent crude reaches $102 a barrel as Iran is said to be ready to intensify its counterattacks if the US continues its strikes. President Trump pledges a $5,000 payout to voters if the Republican party wins the midterm elections. The president is set to speak again at the Republican Nation
President Trump headlined the first night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports on some of the event's notable moments.
Trump: The Republican Midterm Convention last night, in Dallas, was a major, sold out hit, far bigger, better, and more important than anyone thought possible. It was really something, streaming all over the place, and really big numbers, despite going up against the NFL. The overall numbers beat the NFL. The Arena, which was really nice, beat its own attendance records. The place was packed! Ther
Vice President Vance will take his turn at the Republican National Committee midterm convention podium Thursday night, followed by President Trump, as GOP members close out their two-day push to energize voters ahead of November's midterms. Trump spoke for over 90 minutes on Wednesday night, urging voters to cast a ballot as though he were...
Donald Trump headed to Dallas looking for a rebound in Republican fortunes. JD Vance’s future likely hinges on it.
President Trump will give remarks Thursday afternoon after touring the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The event comes less than a day after Trump headlined the first night of the GOP midterm convention in Dallas. During his speech, he pledged $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if Republicans maintain control of both chambers...
Democrats are targeting Trump’s relationship with Epstein as part of strategy ahead of midterm elections James Talarico , the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his rival Ken Paxton of “ignoring” survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as Democrats seek to increase pressure on Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaking in Dallas, where Republicans are holding a
Vice President Vance is giving the keynote address Thursday evening at the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. President Trump will close out the two-day event after Vance. Trump on Wednesday made a vow to provide $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if the GOP maintains majorities in the House and Senate in November. Vance has...
The final night of the Republican midterm convention will culminate with speeches by Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Zeteo reports from the GOP convention in Dallas, where Trump offered Americans a fake bribe while dismissing the real pain he’s causing them. Some Republicans already have a ‘flight to catch.’
US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.
As Republicans gathered for their midterm convention in Dallas, they wavered from full-on embrace to full-on avoidance of the president’s dividend plan.
While Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences.
A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.
Sept 10 - President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity will energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses.
Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester
President Donald Trump exited his midterm convention in much the same position as he entered — staring down potentially bruising November elections and facing questions about his power to influence the results.
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war With his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans ’ first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him “the biggest favour” and “pretend” they are voting for him in November’s US elections . The president is facing a grow
Vance praised Donald Trump as ‘the toughest SOB in American politics’
The president made clear as his midterm convention wrapped up that he wants to carry his party through a tough midterms. He just won’t go too far out of his way to do it.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.
US Vice President J. D. Vance closed the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday with a forty-minute speech that strengthened his standing as a contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, before an audience that chanted his name.
DALLAS, Sept 11 - President Donald Trump used the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention this week to make a risky appeal to voters: treat November's midterm elections as a referendum on him.
Usually reserved for presidential cycles, Republicans held their first midterm convention in Dallas. Ed O'Keefe has more details.
>President Donald Trump’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas featured a bizarre video that claimed he was chosen by God for a special purpose. >The video, which was also used in 2024, is a modified version of Paul Harvey’s 1978 “So God Made a Farmer” speech, but with a twist: In this one, God makes Trump. >“And on June 14th, 1946, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a ca
“President Donald Trump’s speech on the opening night of the Republican midterm convention drew about 2.5 million viewers on Fox News, according to Nielsen data, potentially undercutting his claim the event ‘beat the NFL’ opening night,” Reuters reports. “Ratings for the game are not yet available, but the NFL averaged about 18 million viewers per game last season, and last year’s opener drew
President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked Ken Paxton at the Republicans’ midterm convention.
Shane Goldmacher, one of our national political correspondents, looks at the Republican candidates who spoke this week at their party’s unusual midterm convention, called a “Trumpapalooza.” Some other vulnerable candidates avoided it because of President Trump’s unpopularity.
Republicans held their first ever midterm convention this week with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance delivering remarks. CBS News' Zak Hudak has a recap.
President the star of the show at two-day convention, but party’s plan to treat November elections as referendum on Trump himself poses grave risks “We’re going to have a good time listening to music,” Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in downtown Dallas before handing the mic to an opera singer, “because I’m getting a little bit tired of politics now.” Millions of Americans seem tired of
While speaking on the final night of the GOP midterm convention, Vice President JD Vance said the country was “poorer” and “dirtier” before President Donald Trump was reelected for a second term. “We were tired of being called racists for noticing that our country was becoming dirtier and poorer, and less safe and less prosperous,” Vance said on the final day of the two-day convention in Dallas, T
Republican leaders traveled to Dallas this week for the GOP’s midterm convention, fueling the party's President Trump-forward midterm strategy, as the party fights to maintain control in both chambers of Congress this November. The two-day event featured keynote speeches from Trump and Vice President Vance, tributes to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and warnings...
At the Republican party’s first-ever midterm convention, President Donald Trump called upon attendees in Dallas to support Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas senatorial race.
The biggest surprise of last week's Republican midterm convention began with an audacious request from the organizers to GOP Sen. Dave McCormick: Could he get Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, a fellow Pennsylvanian, to make an appearance? "I'll ask him," McCormick said. Within days, Fetterman — who's been increasingly at odds with the Democratic Party's liberal wing — was on board. Why it matters:
GOP leaders are betting the House on President Trump in this year’s elections. The midterm cycle is always a referendum on the sitting president, whether members of his party like it or not. And if there was a clear message from the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, it’s that GOP leaders have embraced that reality...
President Trump said at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, he would have politely called up the Supreme Leader instead of “bombing the crap” out of the country. “If they had a nuclear weapon, I’d be calling the Supreme Leader, and I’d be saying, ‘Mr. Supreme Leader, how are you, sir? Is there anything we can do for you
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 - President Donald Trump's public approval rating rose from a record low, while Americans voiced growing support for Democrats gaining power in the U.S. Congress in a Reuters/Ipsos poll taken in the days after the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention last week.
DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance made Russia's war against Ukraine a significant part of their convention appearances. The convention was designed primarily to rally Republicans ahead of the November elections. The official program featur
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukraine largely absent from Republican midterm convention stage, but party members weigh in offstage https:// kyivindependent.com/ukraine-la rgely-absent-from-republican-midterm-convention-stage-but-party-members-weigh-in-offstage/ DALLAS U.S., Texas — As the U.S. Republican Party convened for its first-ever national midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10, neither U.S. Presid