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Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

President Donald Trump has pledged $5,000 to every American if Republicans hold onto Congress in the midterms while slamming Democrats as extremists during night one of the Republican midterm convention.

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WDIV ClickOnDetroit· Sep 9, 11:02 AMTrump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm conventionAlso ran in KABC-TV, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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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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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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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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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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