Trump casts 2026 midterms as GOP lifeline to keep Congress
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At the Republican convention in Dallas, Trump urged a 'special' midterm year to help the GOP keep control of Congress, framing the race as a referendum on Democrats and promoting a bold agenda of tax cuts and spending restraint, while rallying support from lawmakers and potential 2028 hopefuls; Democrats criticized the display as out of touch, highlighting the contrast the convention aimed to draw with their opponents.
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