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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention

Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

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WDIV ClickOnDetroit· Sep 8, 4:03 AMWhat to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm conventionAlso ran in EUROPE SAYS, SFGATE, The Associated Press, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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List of Republicans Not Attending Trump’s Midterm ConventionFirst lady Melania Trump and Sen. John Cornyn are among the high-profile names expected to miss the 20,000-person gathering.

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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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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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How do I watch the Republican convention in Dallas?Among the people scheduled to speak are President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ridePresident Donald Trump may try to channel the role of cowboy as he heads to the first-ever off-year Republican convention in Dallas beginning Wednesday.

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WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November.

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JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risksVice President JD Vance takes the stage at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas as the party knows that history is not on its side this election season. Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. They’re also setting the stage for what comes next, in the post-Trump era. Vance took the primetime speaking slot…

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WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North CarolinaThe trip marks Trump’s first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas. The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips ahead of Election Day.

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