Live: Republican midterm convention Day 1 in Dallas features speeches ahead of 2026 election

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Republicans are kicking off two days of political pageantry aimed at blunting Democrats’ momentum in the battle for control of Congress, holding their first-ever midterm election convention ‒ headlined tonight by President Donald Trump ‒ in a bid to boost GOP enthusiasm amid warning signs for the party.

Trump is rallying Republicans for the final push toward the Nov. 3 election with a big show in the Lone Star State featuring a long list of party leaders and candidates in swing districts.

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