What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
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- Geo Ent PK·2h agoTrump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections
US President Donald Trump gestures after his speech during the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 9, 2026. — ReutersTrump headlines first Republican midterm convention.Party hopes event sparks turnout before November 3.Some candidates fear…
Read at Geo Ent PK → - ABC Just In AU·6h agoDemocrat senator endorses Republican at Trump's party convention
US Democrat senator John Fetterman makes a surprise video appearance at the Republicans' "Trump-a-palooza" convention in Texas, endorsing a Republican and distancing himself from his party's progressive wing.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - NYT Homepage·7h agoWhy Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention
No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.
Read at NYT Homepage → - Bloomberg Opinion·8h agoTrumpapalooza: The GOP Isn’t Going to Rescue Your Retirement:
The GOP’s all-new midterm convention is just playing the same old songs.
Read at Bloomberg Opinion → - ABC News Top·21h agoTrump and GOP hosting first midterm convention, but notable Republicans plan to skip
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.
Read at ABC News Top → - DW News EN·1d agoDallas Republican convention: How Trump looms over midterms
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.
Read at DW News EN → - ABC World AU·1d agoTrump battles historic low approval ratings in lead-up to 'Trump-a-palooza'
Donald Trump's approval rating continues to plumb historic lows ahead of the Republican Party's national convention, but the US president still believes his brand can boost close-race candidates who will be "showcased" on stage.
Read at ABC World AU → - Independent World·1d agoOnly one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most
Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump
Read at Independent World → - The Hill Politics·2d agoThis week on the Hill: Political spotlight turns to GOP midterm convention in Dallas
The political world’s eyes are focused this week on Dallas, where Republicans are turning up the volume at a two-day convention meant to bolster the GOP’s chances in this year’s midterms. The event is being billed as a unifying and electrifying celebration of President Trump’s…
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