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Trump at midterm convention: $5K for American adults if GOP wins

What Trump said. What Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said. What Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

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Salt Lake City Deseret News· Sep 10, 5:19 AMTrump at midterm convention: $5K for American adults if GOP wins

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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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Trump Goon Embarrassed in Live Segment Talking Crowd SizeMike Johnson said the crowd at Trump’s convention was full, and then the camera zoomed in.

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Vulnerable Pa. Republican leans into Trump during midterm convention in DallasWhile some swing-district Republicans are avoiding Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R., Luzerne) leaned in with a speech at the president's midterm convention.

The Philadelphia Inquirer26d agoWhole story →

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The Latest: Trump highlights his own record at midterm Republican conventionRepublicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique two-day midterm convention, focusing on President Donald Trump. Trump plans to speak both nights and Vice President JD Vance will also address attendees. The event aims to boost Republican candidates by highlighting Trump's first two years in office. Trump believes running on his record is the GOP's best…

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President Trump address Republican midterm convention on opening nightPresident Donald Trump said that while Republicans do well when he’s on the ballot, he admitted that it’s hard for a sitting president’s party to keep it’s hold on Congress when it comes to the midterms.

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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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Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP midterm conventionFetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley."

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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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Fetterman’s GOP convention video caught some of his staffers off guardEven 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.

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Former chief of staff rips John Fetterman over midterm convention cameoFetterman made a virtual appearance at the convention in Dallas, sharing a video praising Trump and his GOP colleague, Sen. David McCormick.

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Illinois governor’s race shifts to TexasFrom Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey both traveled to Dallas this week for events around the midterm Republican National Convention.

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