Trump claims there are ‘no empty seats’ at Republican convention in arena with numerous empty seats The president is known to exaggerate the crowd size at his events The Independent UK · Sep 11
JD Vance puts 2028 ambitions on display as Trump movement confronts succession question JD Vance delivered a nationalistic speech at the Republican Dallas convention, testing his 2028 White House prospects. He emphasized an "American birthright" and criticized Democrats for opposing it. The convention focused on immigration and cultural issues, attacking Muslim politicians. Republicans are considering Vance as a successor to Donald Trump's movement.… The Economic Times · Sep 11
JD Vance offers to buy protester who interrupted speech a plane ticket to Mexico: ‘Get your a** over there’ A protester was met with boos, and then the vice president’s fiery comeback, after waving a Mexican flag inside the Dallas stadium where the Republican midterm convention is being held The Independent UK · Sep 11
🔴 Follow live Trump’s speech at Pentagon’s 9/11 ceremony New York on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with US President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents joined commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives will read the names of those killed. France 24 · Sep 11
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 · Sep 11
‘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 · Sep 11
Trump and Vance's Plan To Bribe Voters With $5,000 Checks Shows MAGA Is Out of Ideas By quickly endorsing Trump's ridiculous plan to bribe voters in the midterms, J.D. Vance reveals something about the future of Trumpism. There isn't one. Reason · Sep 10
There's No Market Failure in Choosing to Stay Home. So Why Subsidize It? J.D. Vance would like to give money to people for choices they're already making—without a workable plan to actually pay for it. Reason · Sep 10
Who Qualifies for Trump's $5,000 Dividend? JD Vance Signals Limits for Wealthy Americans Trump's $5,000 dividend would target adult US citizens if Republicans keep Congress, but wealthy Americans may not qualify. No income limit exists yet. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Trump Advisers Privately Warn Iran War Could Last Beyond His Presidency: Report Trump advisers privately warn the Iran conflict could extend past 2028, despite public claims of a quick end. Latin Times · Sep 10
Trump's $5,000 'dividend' is really a $1.15 trillion hole in the deficit, top economist estimates Penn Wharton's Kent Smetters says the payout, floated at the GOP's midterm convention, could add up to $1.35 trillion to the $40 trillion national debt. Fortune · Sep 10
Trump Wants To Send Americans $5,000 If Republicans Win The Midterms. Questions About The Deficit Arise. The president tied a new "Trump dividend" to Republicans keeping control of Congress, a payout that would cost more than $1.2 trillion if extended to every adult citizen. International Business Times · Sep 10
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. We Got This Covered · Sep 10
Donald Trump Proposes $5,000 'Trump Dividend' Payout for Every US Adult if Republicans Win Midterms Donald Trump proposes a £3,690 'Trump dividend' for US adults if Republicans win the midterms, raising questions about funding and congressional approval. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
The Conversation · Sep 10 How Donald Trump’s war in Iran is failing the legitimacy test in the eyes of US voters Donald Trump now has a new proposed timetable for his war with Iran, albeit without a clear purpose. Heading to the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas this week, the US president told reporters the war would end “immediately after the election”. This is coming from a president seven months into…
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Newsom Calls Trump's $5K Promise 'Taxpayer-Funded Blood Money' and Accuses Him of Trying to Buy Votes Trump's $5,000 payment proposal raises questions about funding and legality, with critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom labelling it as a vote-buying tactic ahead of the midterm elections.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 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…
Euronews · Sep 10 The Trump dividend: What $5,000 would cost and what it could cover What would Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend buy — and could the US afford its estimated $1.2 trillion cost?
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Trump Pledges $5,000 to Every US Adult if GOP Wins: Can Tariffs Cover the $1.35tn Cost? President Trump has proposed a $5,000 payment to US adults if Republicans win the midterm elections, but details on eligibility and funding remain unclear
Euronews · Sep 10 Republican convention: Trump defends Iran war, attacks Democrats and promises voters cash President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats.
The Times of India · Sep 10 Trump's top advisors warn him Iran war could drag through end of his term: Report Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were among the advisers who reportedly raised the possibility during private discussions with Trump in the Oval Office and Situation Room. According to the report, the officials told Trump that Iran could continue resisting US pressure, potentially keeping the conflict…
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Trump brings his PT Barnum act to Dallas ANALYSIS: Trump may be the Republican Party’s greatest showman. But, Eric Garcia writes, his three-ring spectacle risks burning the party to a crisp
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Trump claims Iran is waiting until ‘immediately’ after the midterm elections to end the war Trump also argued that Iran wants a nuclear weapon and warned of the consequences if it obtains one
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Laura Loomer warns JD Vance he’ll ‘regret’ it if he shakes Zohran Mamdani’s hand at 9/11 ceremony ‘It will be a photo you live to regret forever if you shake his hand at the 9/11 memorial,’ Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur, wrote on X