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Donald Trump’s attempt to unseat a prominent black congressman suffers a major court defeat. Then he breaks his silence: ‘horrible, ridiculous’

The legal fight over Missouri’s map continues.

We Got This Covered · Sep 11

‘Tired of politics’: By GOP convention’s end, even Trump had tapped out

DALLAS — President Donald Trump walked a tightrope this week, awkwardly balancing the political with the solemn. By the end, it all seemed too much, even for America’s ultimate political scrapper.  Trump spent two days here in full campaigner-in-chief mode in front of an adoring audience inside the American Airlines…

Roll Call · Sep 11

There is a long history of bribery in US politics – is Donald Trump continuing it?

This week, Donald Trump made American voters an offer that he hopes they can’t refuse. If his Republican Party wins the upcoming midterm elections, every adult citizen will receive a “Trump Dividend” of US$5,000 (£3,700).

The Conversation · 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

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 · Sep 10

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,…

Roll Call · Sep 10

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."

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

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 · Sep 10

What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms

President Donald Trump ⁠promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" ​payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numerous questions. Here's what we know so far.

France 24 · Sep 10