Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza'

The highly unusual midterm convention puts President Donald Trump at the center of this fall's midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not.

Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza'

Republicans are convening in Dallas for a two-day "Trump-a-Palooza" this Wednesday, putting President Donald Trump at the forefront of the fall midterm elections. Despite many party members skipping the event, organizers aim to capitalize on the occasion to drum up support for Trump's agenda. The convention, billed as a "primetime showcase," will feature over 100 speakers discussing topics like tax cuts, border security, and allegations of fraud.

President Trump is set to deliver a keynote address each night, with his son, Donald Trump Jr., also scheduled to speak. However, some Republicans are opting out due to conflicting obligations or high fees, with some citing family commitments. The event aims to portray Democrats as extremists and boost enthusiasm for the midterms, despite President Trump's low approval ratings.

Written by urgent.news from Winnipeg Free Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at pbs.org →

More in World

FSB opens treason case against Ruslan Sidiki, who is already serving 29 years for attacks on Russian military airfield and railway bombing

The Ryazan region branch of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has opened a new criminal case against Russian and Italian dual-citizen Ruslan Sidiki, who was sentenced in May 2025 to 29 years in prison for an attack on the Dyagilevo military airfield near the city of Ryazan, blowing up railway tracks, and preparing another act of…

More from Wednesday 9 September →