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Donald Trump Suddenly Pauses Texas Speech To Complain About His Bald Spot Saying 'I'm Not Happy'

Donald Trump's Dallas speech to the Republican Party's 2026 midterm convention went viral after he stopped mid-sentence to complain about a 'bald spot' on his head.

International Business Times UK

Ken Paxton forces a smile as Trump mocks him mercilessly for second night in a row

At an event meant to support GOP midterm candidates like Paxton, Trump couldn’t help but insult his fashion sense...twice

The Independent UK

At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices

With high costs top of mind, GOP candidates in competitive races tested a tightrope act: Trump’s policies are helping, but Biden is still the culprit for your gas and grocery bills.

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Karoline Leavitt back behind a podium - but left in the dark at Trump’s convention

‘It feels much better speaking to a stadium full of patriots than a briefing room full of journalists,’ Leavitt said in Dallas Thursday

The Independent UK

‘He’s not going away’: GOP loyalists not ready for Trump to leave political stage

DALLAS — President Donald Trump’s presence here at the Republican Party’s midterm convention was inescapable. From his image adorning the laminated badges required to enter American Airlines Center to the rhinestones tracing his name on the T-shirts of more than a few attendees, reminders of the president were constant over…

Roll Call

Key Republicans were blindsided by Trump’s $5,000 dividends and say they won’t happen because of inflation

Republicans have reportedly expressed doubts that plan will move forward

The Independent UK

Roll Call on the Road: Day Two in Dallas

The second day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas brought more politicians, candidates and Trump Cabinet members to the stage, each making the case for helping the GOP keep its majorities in Congress this fall. Democrats were also in town for various counter-programming events, including Senate nominee James Talarico,…

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El-Sayed trolls Rogers with a retro-style game over Dallas GOP convention appearance: ‘Help Mike Rogers find his way from Florida back to Michigan’

"If you want to be a Florida man, go be a Florida man."

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The GOP Midterm Convention Is the Campiest Apocalypse I've Ever Seen

Inside the first event of its kind, where the end of the world is coming, but the sequins are fabulous.

Reason

A $5,000 check would cost US somewhere between $1.2 trillion and $1.35 trillion

TOI correspondent from Washington: The Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday night was to be a celebration of two years of Trump presidency to gee up ranks for the Nov 3 mid-term elections. Instead, the MAGA boss made headlines after laying out something that sounded less like an…

The Times of India

Trump Tells Republicans to 'Pretend' He's on November Ballot, Promises $5,000 if GOP Keeps Congress

Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote as if he were on the ballot, promising a $5,000 payment to adult US citizens if his party retains control of Congress.

International Business Times UK

Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress

In Dallas, Republicans gathered to strategize for the upcoming November elections while aiming to maintain their hold on Congress. Donald Trump took the stage, rallying support for the party by emphasizing crucial proposals like tax cuts and reduction in spending. Meanwhile, Democrats criticized the Republican agenda and raised concerns about…

The Economic Times

At the Races: Defiant in Dallas

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski DALLAS – Recent national polls show President Donald Trump’s job approval…

Roll Call

In Laredo, a County Judge and MAGA Convert Seeks to Topple Henry Cuellar

Tano Tijerina, who prominently switched parties after Trump's 2024 inroads in South Texas, is trying to cash in on political connections while also casting himself as the insurgent outsider.

Texas Observer

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John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP convention, and pledged to work with Trump: ‘Always going to stand with America’

Fetterman’s rebellion continues.

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Trump joked about Ken Paxton’s demeanor at the GOP convention. But still urged Texans to elect him: ‘May not be the best-looking guy’

The attorney general trails Talarico in the polls.

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Trump promised every American adult $5,000 if the GOP holds Congress. It’d likely cost more than $1 trillion: ‘Trump Dividend’

JD Vance later narrowed the promise.

The Independent UK

GOP donor criticizes Trump’s proposed $5,000 ‘bread and circus bribe’

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Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections. This extraordinary promise would cost over one trillion dollars and require congressional approval. Vice President JD Vance suggested payments would exclude the wealthy and could be funded by tariffs. Experts note the US runs significant deficits and…

Roll Call

Rating changes: 10 races move toward Democrats, one toward Republicans

The midterm primary season is nearly complete and the general election is less than two months away, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the House and Senate battlegrounds. Polls show Republican candidates and incumbents around the country underperforming in states and districts that typically vote for Republicans. If President…

International Business Times UK

MAGA Tim Scott Branded 'Incoherent' After Trump Tribute Turns Republican Convention Into a WWE-Style Spectacle

Senator Tim Scott's intense praise for Trump at the GOP convention in Dallas drew online comparisons to an SNL sketch, highlighting the theatrical loyalty displays among Republican speakers.

Latin Times

Inside the GOP's Historic Dallas Midterm Convention: A $5,000 Promise, a Doncic Jab and a Surprise Democrat

Trump encabezó la primera noche en Dallas, prometió $5,000 y citó una cifra fronteriza engañosa. Lo confirmado y lo que sigue con Vance esta noche.

Salon

GOP doctor-politicians break their oath

Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall joins a list of conservative lawmakers who ignore their medical oath

The Guardian - US

Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened

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Roll Call

Trump puts himself on midterm ballot during Dallas spectacle

DALLAS and JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — President Donald Trump put himself on the midterm ballot Wednesday but acknowledged it would take more time to end the Iran war and lower gas prices. If some vulnerable Republican candidates were eager to distance themselves from an unpopular president, Trump used the…

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