Sep 11 WATCH: Trump leads RNC in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in November elections By Dan Cooney After President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that “we want honesty in our elections,” he led them in a pledge to “cheat like hell” and “go out and vote” in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 6:22 Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism By Liz Landers, Layla Quran Republicans 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… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 6:08 A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss… Continue watching
Sep 10 Republicans are touting their 'big beautiful bill' to voters. Here's what the law has actually done By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A year on, what's known as the One Big Beautiful Bill has produced mixed results. Millions of people have received enhanced tax breaks, while millions are also losing access to federal food aid and health care. More immigrants are being arrested, many deported, some dying during… Continue reading
Sep 10 Trump promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. How would that work? By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of the U.S. House and Senate after the midterm elections. "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get… Continue reading
Sep 09 WATCH: Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' for Americans if GOP wins midterms By Trey Brannon President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday to send every adult American citizen a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans keep control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the midterms. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:27 What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 4:25 Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Genesis Magpayo President Trump’s tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching
Sep 08 WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1 By Jill Colvin, Thomas Beaumont, Will Weissert, Associated Press President 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… Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 15:08 Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: 'Democrats need to grow a backbone' By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman As California’s governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom's own potential presidential bid, he's on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at… Continue watching