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Late-night roasts spotlight nervous GOP as 'midterm convention' unfolds amid Trump gifts and 9/11 debates
politics29 days ago

Late-night roasts spotlight nervous GOP as 'midterm convention' unfolds amid Trump gifts and 9/11 debates

Late-night hosts mock the RNC’s underattended 'midterm convention' in Dallas while highlighting Trump’s disclosed cash gifts to staffers and the broader nervousness among Republicans ahead of the midterms. The roundups also cover efforts to ban New York’s Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani from 9/11 remembrance and revisit Bush’s post-9/11 remarks on Islam, underscoring ongoing political and memory debates surrounding the event.

via The Guardian|
#9-11-remembrance#midterm-convention#politics
GOP Bets on a Trump‑Centered Dallas Rally to Save the House
politics1 month ago

GOP Bets on a Trump‑Centered Dallas Rally to Save the House

Republicans kick off a two‑day Dallas midterm convention built around Donald Trump to shore up support for a party that needs to hold the House, despite his low approval ratings; several vulnerable Republicans are skipping or distancing themselves, ticket costs are high, and Democrats will be in Dallas to counter the messaging as the race for the House and Senate tightens.

via The Guardian|
#dallas-convention#midterm-elections#politics
Trump’s Dallas Midterm Convention Reframes 2026 Campaign Push
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Dallas Midterm Convention Reframes 2026 Campaign Push

The Republican National Committee is staging a two-night midterm convention in Dallas (Sept 9–10), an unconventional, non-nominating event billed as a campaign rally and fundraiser for the 2026 race. Trump headlines both nights, with JD Vance closing night one and Ken Paxton likely speaking among other Republicans, while the program focuses on issues like taxes, healthcare, immigration, and manufacturing. The event gives Trump a prominent platform but its impact on turnout is uncertain amid schedule conflicts (NFL season, 9/11 memorials) and some lawmakers’ reluctance to attend. Democrats plan counterprogramming, but the RNC has not disclosed the final price tag for the convention.

via Al Jazeera|
#convention#dallas#midterm-2026
A Week of MAGA Theater: 9/11, Kirk Memorials, and Texas RNC Showdowns
politics1 month ago

A Week of MAGA Theater: 9/11, Kirk Memorials, and Texas RNC Showdowns

TPM’s Weekender maps a stacked week of MAGA-driven events—from Turning Points USA’s Charlie Kirk memorial tour and the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention in Texas to heightened anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric around 9/11 coverage—while also lampooning the posthumous merch circus and broader Trump-era political theater across TPM’s sections.

via Talking Points Memo|
#charlie-kirk#maga#politics
RNC presses NJ for records on noncitizen voters, threatens legal action
politics1 month ago

RNC presses NJ for records on noncitizen voters, threatens legal action

The Republican National Committee warned of legal action against New Jersey election officials to obtain records on noncitizens on the state’s voter rolls, giving six counties until Sept. 15 to produce documents related to noncitizen removals and citizenship verification. Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a DMV software error left about 6,600 noncitizens on the rolls, with up to 400 ballots cast by them. Bergen County shows 134 noncitizens removed, 91 linked to the MVC; the state says roughly 5,100 were removed for eligibility issues, about 1,450 changed to rejected, 340 newly registered voters voted, and about 220 affected individuals may have had valid prior registrations. The RNC argues these findings reveal vulnerabilities and urges full NVRA-compliant records.

via Fox News|
#dmv-software-error#new-jersey#noncitizens
us-politics5 months ago

Former RNC Official Joins White House to Lead Midterm Push

Richard Walters, a former Republican National Committee official, is joining the Trump White House as deputy chief of staff. He will report to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, leaving his consulting role at FGS Global to help steer the White House’s midterm political operations, taking on duties similar to those once handled by James Blair during his leave.

via Politico|
#midterms#rnc#susie-wiles
Capitol Attack Suspect Faces Additional Terrorism Charges Over Pipe Bombs at Party HQs
politics5 months ago

Capitol Attack Suspect Faces Additional Terrorism Charges Over Pipe Bombs at Party HQs

Virginia man Brian Cole Jr. was indicted on two new felony counts—attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and terrorism while armed—for placing two functional pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC buildings the night before the January 6 Capitol attack. He previously faced charges for transporting and positioning the devices and remains jailed after a court found he posed an intolerable risk to the community. Investigators say he acted to protest the election results and targeted both parties, though he claimed he did not intend to attack the joint session.

via The Guardian|
#dnc#january-6#pipe-bombs
RNC Sues to Pause Virginia Mid-Cycle Redistricting Vote
politics7 months ago

RNC Sues to Pause Virginia Mid-Cycle Redistricting Vote

The Republican National Committee and allied groups filed an emergency lawsuit in a Virginia circuit court to block a planned March vote on HB 1384, a constitutional amendment that would let Virginia's Democratic-controlled legislature redraw congressional districts mid-decade in response to similar moves by Republican-led states. The suit argues the ballot language is misleading and that the measure wasn’t properly adopted, seeking a quick injunction to pause early voting. Democrats say the move is an attempt to sidestep voter involvement and defend a process meant to counter GOP gerrymanders, while a Virginia Supreme Court ruling had allowed the referendum to proceed.

via Democracy Docket|
#elections#gerrymandering#politics
GOP Eyes 2026 Midterm Convention Headlined by Trump
politics8 months ago

GOP Eyes 2026 Midterm Convention Headlined by Trump

At the RNC winter meeting in Santa Barbara, the committee moved forward with holding a midterm convention in 2026, changing party rules to allow a non-presidential-year gathering and signaling Trump’s central role in the GOP's strategy. The White House will determine the date and possibly a Las Vegas venue, aiming to nationalize the midterms around Trump and energize voters, though Democrats have floated a similar idea with no final decision yet and GOP officials acknowledge potential risks to centering the race on a single figure.

via CNN|
#2026#convention#midterm
RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Run for North Carolina Senate
politics1 year ago

RNC Chair Michael Whatley to Run for North Carolina Senate

Lara Trump has decided not to run for North Carolina's Senate seat, despite her potential to be a strong candidate due to her connection to President Trump. The race is expected to feature RNC chair Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, who is anticipated to announce his candidacy soon. The decision shifts the dynamics of the upcoming election in the state.

via Axios|
#lara-trump#north-carolina-senate#politics
Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon for Key Civil Rights Role
politics1 year ago

Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon for Key Civil Rights Role

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general for civil rights, citing her defense of civil liberties and election integrity. Mark Paoletta is nominated as general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget, tasked with reducing government waste. Trump also endorses KC Crosbie for RNC co-chair, praising her efforts in supporting Republican candidates and prioritizing election integrity.

via Fox News|
#harmeet-dhillon#kc-crosbie#mark-paoletta