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Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm convention

Republicans opened their unique midterm convention that's being described as a “Trump-a-Palooza.” The two-day event in Dallas kicked off Wednesday and puts President Donald Trump at center stage — whether candidates like it or not. Some party members are skipping the convention, citing scheduling conflicts or high attendance fees. Organizers say they're…

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Pa. Democrat John Fetterman delivers surprise message at Republican midterm conventionDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise appearance at the Republican midterm convention Wednesday night, introducing his GOP Pennsylvania colleague, Sen. Dave McCormick.

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Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and eventsDemocrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

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Speaker Johnson dubs Mamdani, far-left pals most 'dangerous' politicians in US, predicts 'nightmare' for Hakeem JeffriesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the far-left mold of Democrats, such as Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the most dangerous type of politician in the US.

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Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP convention in DallasDemocratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Braddock appeared in a prerecorded video at Wednesday night’s Republican midterm convention to warmly introduce one of the event’s speakers, his Senate colleague from Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill, Dave McCormick. “Yes, I’m Senator John Fetterman, Pennsylvania. Yes, I’m a Democrat. Why am I here talking

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WATCH: Democrats say Trump's 'bizarre' convention is a distraction from his faltering presidency“This bizarre Republican midterm convention here can’t paper over the fact that Republicans have done nothing to earn your vote,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender, said Wednesday morning.

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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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Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticismRepublicans 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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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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Republicans’ midterm convention is all about TrumpThe Republican Party's first ever midterm convention begins Wednesday. Although candidates such as Mike Collins have speaking roles, the focus will be President Donald Trump.

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Pa. Republicans head to Trump’s midterms convention in DallasThe event described as "Trump-a-palooza" will feature speeches by Sen. Dave McCormick and vulnerable House Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan.

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Pa. Democrat John Fetterman delivers surprise message at Republican midterm conventionDemocratic Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise appearance at the Republican midterm convention Wednesday night, introducing his GOP Pennsylvania colleague, Sen. Dave McCormick.

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‘I’m a Common-Sense Democrat’: Fetterman Makes Surprise Appearance at GOP ConventionSen. John Fetterman crossed party lines Wednesday to address Republicans at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

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