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President Trump will campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Wasilla on October 13, following a recent visit by VP JD Vance. The race against Democrat Mary Peltola remains tight, with polls showing Peltola slightly ahead. This is the second White House campaign stop in Alaska in a week, highlighting the high stakes for Senate control.
President Donald Trump is tentatively scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama, on October 2. The visit aims to support Republican candidates in a deep-red state, contrasting with his recent focus on competitive battlegrounds like North Carolina and Texas. While the event is not yet finalized, it coincides with a major infrastructure announcement and a competitive House race involving state Rep. Rhett Marques. Democratic nominee Doug Jones is simultaneously campaigning in Mobile, highlighting the state’s evolving political dynamics.
The first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas featured President Trump urging voters to 'cheat' to keep Republicans in power, while Vice President JD Vance targeted moderates. The event highlighted a strategic split: Trump aimed to energize the base, but many GOP strategists worry his unpopularity and controversial promises will alienate swing voters needed to retain Congress.
The two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas concluded with logistical success but strategic uncertainty. While the event energized the base, many GOP strategists question its impact on swing voters. Trump’s proposal for $5,000 checks and his call to 'cheat' to keep Congress control drew mixed reactions, while VP JD Vance’s keynote positioned him as a potential 2028 successor. Critics note the convention ignored the Iran war and rising costs, focusing instead on attacking Democrats as 'communists.'
Vice President JD Vance’s sharp retort to a flag-waving protester at the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas has intensified speculation about his 2028 presidential ambitions. While Fox News frames the incident as a defining moment that solidified Vance’s status as a top successor to President Trump, other outlets highlight the broader context of a divided party and a challenging midterm landscape.
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance concluded the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas by urging voters to support the party as if Trump were on the ballot. Trump pledged $5,000 payments to all adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, a proposal that surprised GOP leadership. Vance delivered a keynote attacking Democrats as the 'party of hatred,' while the party focused on mobilizing its base amid concerns over inflation and low turnout.
Donald Trump promised every adult US citizen a $5,000 payment, dubbed the 'Trump dividend,' if Republicans retain control of both House and Senate in the November midterms. Speaking at the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, the president framed the payout as a corporate-style cash distribution to shareholders, though he did not detail funding sources. The proposal, estimated to cost over $1 trillion, aims to energize voters amid low approval ratings and concerns over the Iran war. While Trump claimed the arena was packed, many moderate candidates skipped the event, and Democrats criticized the spectacle as a distraction from policy failures.
The Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas is facing significant internal friction. While the event aims to energize the base ahead of November, many candidates in competitive races are skipping the gathering due to high fees, logistical burdens, and concerns over appearing too closely aligned with President Trump. Simultaneously, Trump has acknowledged that gas prices will not drop before the election, citing ongoing conflicts in Iran, a factor that may further dampen voter enthusiasm for the party in power.
The Republican National Committee hosted a rare two-day 'midterm convention' in Dallas to energize voters for the November elections. Despite high-profile appearances by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, attendance was lackluster, with many seats empty and several vulnerable Republican lawmakers skipping the event to avoid association with the president's low approval ratings. Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to all adults if Republicans retain Congress, while strategists debated whether the event could effectively counter economic anxiety or merely highlight the party's disconnect from swing voters.
The Republican Party is holding a rare, two-day midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10, 2026, to mobilize voters before the November 3 elections. President Donald Trump will deliver keynotes on both nights, aiming to energize his base despite his declining approval ratings. The event, described as a 'first in American political history,' functions as a massive fundraiser and rally rather than a traditional nominating convention. While some GOP candidates attend to boost turnout, others in tight races are skipping the event to avoid alienating swing voters. Democrats are organizing counter-protests, while the DNC has declined to hold its own convention due to financial constraints.
The Republican National Committee is distributing free tickets to fill the Dallas midterm convention, fearing empty seats due to President Trump's low approval ratings. The event, scheduled for September 9-10, aims to rally the base but faces criticism from GOP candidates who are distancing themselves from the president. While Trump and JD Vance will speak, many lawmakers are skipping the event, and some candidates are removing Trump endorsements from their websites.
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican National Committee’s two-day midterms convention in Dallas, continuing a pattern of limited public appearances. At least 45 GOP lawmakers are also declining to attend, citing high entry fees and concerns over the president’s low approval ratings. While Trump remains the headline speaker, Democrats in Texas are counterprogramming the event with a statewide food drive to highlight grocery costs.
A POLITICO survey indicates that a majority of surveyed Republican candidates and members plan to skip the upcoming GOP convention in Dallas. While The Independent highlights the steep financial barriers, including a reported $90,000 fee for a photo, POLITICO details a $25,000 minimum donation for attendance. Many lawmakers cite district obligations, personal events, or political risks associated with the president’s presence as reasons for staying home, despite the event’s significance for fundraising and voter outreach.
The Republican National Committee is holding an unprecedented two-day midterm convention in Dallas, scheduled to coincide with the start of the NFL season and the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. While organizers aim to energize voters and boost fundraising, internal party members express concern that the event will overshadow down-ballot candidates and fail to counter voter dissatisfaction with the cost of living and foreign policy. The convention features high entry fees for lawmakers and a heavy focus on social media, with President Trump headlining the second night.
President Donald Trump is set to speak at a Republican National Committee dinner Tuesday at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, his second California trip since returning to the Oval Office. A White House spokesperson says he will tout wins such as a large middle-class tax cut, border security, and a drop in crime, contrasting with Democratic leadership led by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Travel details and any potential traffic disruptions around LAX haven’t been released, and no road closures had been announced as of Monday. Afterward, he’ll head to Las Vegas for a Wednesday speech focusing on the economy and tax relief. The piece also recalls Trump’s long-standing ties to Rancho Palos Verdes, including ownership and renovation of the local golf club.