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Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism

Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Night one brought a claim from President Trump of $5,000 payments to Americans if Republicans keep control of Congress. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman also made a surprise video appearance. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

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Fetterman’s GOP convention video caught even some of his staffers off guardBy Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Even some of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s staffers were caught off guard when they saw him appearing in a video at the Republican midterm convention, according to two sources. But they weren’t exactly surprised. Fetterman has a long history of breaking with his own party,

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'Morning Joe' mocks Tim Scott's Republican convention speech with prayerSen. Tim Scott drew a mock prayer from the "Morning Joe" panel after his fiery midterm convention speech rallying the Republican Party behind President Donald Trump.

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What did Rep. Mike Collins say at the Republican midterm convention?Georgia Representative and Senate candidate Mike Collins spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, and attacked his opponent.

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Federal judge lets Missouri’s top court hold contempt hearing in dispute over TrumpJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal judge lets Missouri’s top court hold contempt hearing in dispute over Trump-backed congressional map.

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner Appears to Go for Butt Slap on Rep. Anna Paulina LunaHUD Secretary Scott Turner had a pretty awkward passing of the torch at the Republican midterm convention ... appearing to try and slap Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's butt as she walked past him on her way to the stage ... and it's all on video.

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Greg Abbott speaks at Republican midterm convention in DallasAbbott used his speech to highlight laws enacted in Texas on issues such as border security, voting, school choice and land purchases by other countries.

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Lehigh Valley Rep. Ryan Mackenzie sees value in running with Trump this yearLehigh Valley Republican Ryan Mackenzie went on the attack against his Democratic opponent, Bob Brooks, and embraced the president at the GOP convention in Dallas.

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Don Jr. urges GOP to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy and 'save this nation'Donald Trump Jr. told attendees that Charlie Kirk was "good" and "pure," saying he "represented the light."

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The Latest: Vance plays to the Republican base on the final day of the midterm conventionRepublicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention. Their aim is to highlight President Donald Trump’s influence and boost enthusiasm among GOP voters ahead of November’s midterm election. Both Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the gathering late Thursday evening. Speakers at the two-day event have…

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Trump implores Republican convention goers to 'go and vote' as party faces midterm risksPresident Donald Trump headlined the second and final night Thursday of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, imploring the crowd to “go and vote.” His own party is laboring to rouse voters to the polls to save its GOP majority in Congress. Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. They’re also setting the…

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