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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.

We Got This Covered · 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

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

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

GOP doctor-politicians break their oath

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

Salon · 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

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The Guardian - US · Sep 10

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…

Roll Call · Sep 10

At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks

The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10

From ‘Trump Strait’ to $5k for every voter: MAGA boss makes big midterm pitch

US President Donald Trump turned the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention into a sweeping campaign pitch on Wednesday, urging voters to back the GOP in 2026 and promising a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Roll Call on the Road: Day One of the Republican midterm convention

Republicans convened Wednesday in Dallas for their first midterm convention, hoping to energize their voters and hone their campaign message heading into the fall elections. Speakers at the American Airlines Center extolled GOP-led achievements and warned against giving Democrats control of Congress next year. President Donald Trump was the night’s…

Roll Call · Sep 10

Trump Cabinet official appears to try and swat congresswoman’s rear as she takes stage

The moment in question came as HUD Secretary Scott Turner left the stage at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Texas

The Independent UK · Sep 10