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Trump Headlines Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas Ahead of Elections

Donald Trump took center stage at the Republican Party’s midterm election convention in Dallas, using the event to rally donors, energize voters, and unify the party ahead of the November elections. Despite some high-profile absences and polling challenges, the former president positioned himself as the primary driving force behind the GOP’s campaign strategy.

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ReutersVery High7h ago

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

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

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APVery High7h ago

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ - AP News

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual44m ago

Why 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.

By Reid J. Epstein

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bloombergHigh4h ago

Trump Headlines Texas Convention to Tap Donors, Rally Voters

The two-day midterm political convention in Dallas this week is Republicans’ last, best chance to put on a show and appeal to donors and corporations ahead of a November election that’s increasingly favoring Democrats. President Trump floated the idea of the convention a year ago as a way to rally voters and ensure Republican control of Congress. But it may be too late for that, given his flagging popularity and a second-term agenda that has failed to address voters’ economic concerns. For m...

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wsjHigh4h ago

Trump, Facing Sagging Polls, Is Everywhere at the Republican Midterm Convention - WSJ

Trump, Facing Sagging Polls, Is Everywhere at the Republican Midterm Convention  WSJ

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wapoMostly Factual2h ago

What Republicans are campaigning on for the midterms

They’d rather not talk about Trump and gas prices.

By Amber Phillips

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le-mondeHigh15h ago

Donald Trump takes center stage in Republican campaign ahead of US midterms

The US president is set to speak Wednesday on the opening day of the Republican convention, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, ahead of midterm elections that remain uncertain.

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Trump center stage at RNC in midterms gamble – US politics live

President to give speeches on both days of unprecedented gathering Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk Sign up for US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump is due to address Republicans tonight at the party’s first ever national convention ahead of the crucial midterm elections, with the GOP hoping to energize voters as it fights to hold its narrow congressional majorities. Clashing court rulings pl...

By Tom Ambrose

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NPRHigh9h ago

Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas

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.

By Tamara Keith

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention?

US Republicans are hosting their first ever midterm convention, but why?

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Fox NewsMixed8h ago

GOP puts Trump ‘on the ballot’ with historic midterm convention and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

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CNNMostly Factual9h ago

Which Republicans are attending or staying away from the GOP midterm convention - cnn.com

Which Republicans are attending or staying away from the GOP midterm convention  cnn.com

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

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

By Brendan Rascius

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EL PAISMostly Factual9h ago

Welcome to Trumpapalooza, the unusual convention Republicans hope will save the midterm elections

Dozens of candidates in tight districts have skipped the MAGA conclave convened to glorify Donald Trump, fearing the toxic influence of the president

By Iker Seisdedos García

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DawnMostly Factual31m ago

Republicans put Trump centre stage in US midterms gamble

US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, betting that putting Donald Trump at the centre of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts — despite the president’s deeply negative approval ratings. The two-day gathering, dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” is designed to persuade the Republican leader’s supporters that he is effectively on the ballot on November 3, when Republicans risk losing the House of Representatives and face a fierce fight t...

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kuwait-timesMixed2h ago

As Trump takes center stage in Dallas, Republicans debate future without him - Kuwait Times

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

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press-tvLow8h ago

Republicans turn to Islamophobia amid 2026 midterm slump: Report - PressTV

Republicans turn to Islamophobia amid 2026 midterm slump: Report  PressTV

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le-monde9 Sept, 03:00First to report

Donald Trump takes center stage in Republican campaign ahead of US midterms

la-vanguardia9 Sept, 04:00

Dallas se blinda para la inusual convención republicana de un Trump en horas bajas

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la-repubblica9 Sept, 08:29

Usa, al via la convention dei repubblicani a Dallas: Trump prepara il suo show, forfait di Melania

EL PAIS9 Sept, 08:55

Welcome to Trumpapalooza, the unusual convention Republicans hope will save the midterm elections

NPR9 Sept, 09:00

Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas

CNN9 Sept, 09:00

Which Republicans are attending or staying away from the GOP midterm convention - cnn.com

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Fox News9 Sept, 10:32

GOP puts Trump ‘on the ballot’ with historic midterm convention and more top headlines

The Guardian9 Sept, 10:32

Trump center stage at RNC in midterms gamble – US politics live

press-tv9 Sept, 10:34

Republicans turn to Islamophobia amid 2026 midterm slump: Report - PressTV

AP9 Sept, 11:02

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ - AP News

Reuters9 Sept, 11:18

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

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Al Jazeera9 Sept, 12:41

Video: Why are Republicans hosting a midterm convention?

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bloomberg9 Sept, 14:33

Trump Headlines Texas Convention to Tap Donors, Rally Voters

wsj9 Sept, 14:47

Trump, Facing Sagging Polls, Is Everywhere at the Republican Midterm Convention - WSJ

tagesschau9 Sept, 14:49

Parteitag der Republikaner: Gute Stimmung für die Zwischenwahlen?

der-standard9 Sept, 15:00

Trumps Ego-Show in Dallas: Der republikanische Parteitag, den niemand will

The Independent9 Sept, 15:05

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

orf9 Sept, 15:17

Vor Midterms: Republikaner halten Parteitag ab

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kuwait-times9 Sept, 16:20

As Trump takes center stage in Dallas, Republicans debate future without him - Kuwait Times

wapo9 Sept, 16:28

What Republicans are campaigning on for the midterms

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NYT9 Sept, 18:05

Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention

Dawn9 Sept, 18:18Latest update

Republicans put Trump centre stage in US midterms gamble