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 11 Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader By Thomas Beaumont, Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The vice president's speech solidified his status as a potential frontrunner, and President Donald Trump talked him up afterwards as a “very talented guy” who “did a very good job."… 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 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 10 Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri By David A. Lieb, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, a loss for Republicans trying to maintain control of the House in the pivotal midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 2 By Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance teamed up Thursday to close out the second and final night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, imploring voters to stick together to save their party’s majorities in Congress. Continue reading
Sep 10 Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023. 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 09 Watch 5:29 Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings By Lisa Desjardins With less than two months until Election Day, the fights over congressional maps are still raging. Republicans are not seeing as much gain as they may have liked from redistricting. In the last day, dueling and conflicting legal rulings have… Continue watching