What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
The Republican National Committee is holding its first-ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. President Trump is scheduled to speak on both nights of the two-day event, which is designed to rally the party ahead of the midterm elections. Some Republican candidates are not attending the convention. Democrats are planning counter-programming to compete for attention during the event.
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Part of The GOP's first midterm convention, held in Dallas in 2026
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27 sourcesTrump relishes making midterm convention all about himself, even if it may hurt the GOP in November
First speakers at GOP midterm convention praise Trump ahead of president’s speech
Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm convention
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40 sources‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
Trump pledges lower oil prices ahead of unusual midterm convention
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18 sourcesRepublicans begin two-day midterm convention billed as a 'Trump-a-Palooza'
President Trump to Headline Both Nights of First-Ever GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas
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6 articlesTrump center stage at Republican midterm convention amid party concerns over president’s unpopularity – live
Republican midterm convention 2026: What to know about Trump’s Dallas event
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention
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The story so far
8 developments- Sep 4Democrats seek to counter RNC's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas
- Sep 7What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention
- Sep 8A look at this week’s GOP midterm convention, including which Republicans are staying away
- Sep 9Republicans begin two-day midterm convention billed as a 'Trump-a-Palooza'
- Sep 9First speakers at GOP midterm convention praise Trump ahead of president’s speech
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Quiet for 40 daysLast development · Sep 9 — First speakers at GOP midterm convention praise Trump ahead of president’s speech