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From ‘Trump Strait’ to $5k for every voter: MAGA boss makes big midterm pitch

US President Donald Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a sweeping campaign pitch on Wednesday, urging voters to back the GOP in 2026 and promising a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Roll Call on the Road: Day One of the Republican midterm convention

Republicans convened Wednesday in Dallas for their first midterm convention, hoping to energize their voters and hone their campaign message heading into the fall elections. Speakers at the American Airlines Center extolled GOP-led achievements and warned against giving Democrats control of Congress next year. President Donald Trump was the night’s…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Republicans make ‘crazed’ Democrats the focus of their first midterm convention

DALLAS – Joe Biden was the target of a few jabs. So was Kamala Harris. Mentions of Nancy Pelosi drew loud boos.  But Republicans gathered here for a first-of-its-kind party convention eight weeks before the midterm elections mostly signaled they were ready to move on from the old guard of Democratic…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Trump's $88,600 Photo Op Raises Eyebrows as 45 Republicans Say They're Skipping or Undecided on RNC Convention

Republican midterm convention fees ranged from $88,600 for a photo with Trump to $250,000 for a roundtable. Here are the lawmakers who refused to pay and what their absence could mean for November.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Trump claims his midterm convention is ‘hot’ despite high-profile snubs and ticket giveaways

In one recent survey, more than half of GOP lawmakers and candidates sampled indicated they would not attend the convention or were still deciding

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Trump's Double Keynote Headlines Lineup at First-Ever GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas: How to Watch 2026 RNC

Trump opens and closes the GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas today. Full schedule, live-stream links, and why Rubio isn't speaking.

Latin Times · Sep 9

As Trump takes center stage in Dallas, Republicans debate a future without him

Republicans gather in Dallas to rally support ahead of midterm elections. Discussions about the party's future and leadership are intensifying behind closed doors. Vice President JD Vance's speech may signal his 2028 presidential ambitions. The party faces debates over Trump's populist agenda and foreign policy. A disappointing election could accelerate…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

5 things to know about the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for an unusual midterm convention.  The two-day event, a first for the party, brings hundreds of GOP elected officials, candidates, donors and state and local party leaders to the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. But unlike a typical party nominating convention, there…

Roll Call · Sep 9

Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most

ELECTIONS 2026: Most Republicans are staying away from Trump’s confab in Texas. But, Eric Garcia writes, one man desperately needs Trump

The Independent UK · Sep 8

GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems

National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8