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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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Tim Scott's midterm convention warningEXCLUSIVE — Secrets has been given a sneak peek of the speech to be delivered by Tim Scott, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

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Whoopi Goldberg Stops Audience From Booing Mention of Ted CruzWednesday on ABC's "The View," co-host Whoopi Goldberg stopped the audience from booing the mention of upcoming guest Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Goldberg said, | Clips

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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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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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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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Trump at midterm convention: $5K for American adults if GOP winsWhat Trump said. What Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said. What Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

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Pritzker, Bailey trade barbs over governor’s Texas tripIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and GOP contender Darren Bailey are both in Texas for this week's midterm Republican National Convention.

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Democrats warn against Republican talking points in Dallas conventionTexas Democrats brought Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to join state and local leaders in Dallas as they push back on the first-ever GOP midterm convention.

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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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Gov JB Pritzker blasts first-ever GOP midterm convention in DallasIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker urges voters to ignore the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, charging that the GOP is trying to rig the 2026 election via mail-in voting curbs.

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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm conventionRepublicans 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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Republicans' midterm convention will be all about TrumpPresident 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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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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