Republican leaders gathered in Dallas for the GOP’s midterm convention, where a sharp focus on former President Trump’s influence shaped the party’s election strategy ahead of November’s critical congressional races. High-profile speeches from Trump and Vice President Vance dominated the two-day event, alongside tributes to conservative icon Charlie Kirk, while warnings about Democratic policies took center stage. The gathering underscored the party’s push to energize its base as it seeks to hold onto slim majorities in both the House and Senate. With midterms looming, the convention highlighted the GOP’s bet on Trump’s continued sway over its political direction.


Republican leaders traveled to Dallas this week for the GOP’s midterm convention, fueling the party's President Trump-forward midterm strategy, as the party fights to maintain control in both chambers of Congress this November. The two-day event featured keynote speeches from Trump and Vice President Vance, tributes to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk and warnings...