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.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: PBS NewsHour · Sep 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM ET
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Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as 'Trump-a-Palooza'(opens original report in a new tab)PBS NewsHourTier A
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention(opens original report in a new tab)Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters. — PBS NewsHour
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