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The Latest: Republicans gathering for 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas

The Latest: Republicans gathering for 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas

Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual midterm convention, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that will put Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not
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The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship

The Latest: US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on US warship

U.S. Central Command says the military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on a U.S. warship by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
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The Latest: Trump gave $45,000 cash to Natalie Harp amid gifts to White House aides

The Latest: Trump gave $45,000 cash to Natalie Harp amid gifts to White House aides

President Donald Trump has given $45,000 in cash to Natalie Harps among other holiday gifts to White House aides
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Republican convention live: GOP kicks off midterm party in Dallas

Republican convention live: GOP kicks off midterm party in Dallas

Republicans are holding their first-ever midterm election convention ‒ headlined tonight by President Donald Trump ‒ in a bid to boost GOP enthusiasm.
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Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades
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Rubio arrives in Latin America to push US counter-drug priorities with Trump-friendly leaders

Rubio arrives in Latin America to push US counter-drug priorities with Trump-friendly leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of Latin America
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Trump's midterm convention breaks tradition. Will Tennessee Republicans take the stage?

Trump's midterm convention breaks tradition. Will Tennessee Republicans take the stage?

President Trump and Republicans will gather in Dallas for a nationally televised midterm convention as the GOP works to maintain control of Congress ahead of November's elections.
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Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks

Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump at Dallas convention despite political risks

By Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland DALLAS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Republicans will kick off their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday, betting President Donald Trump can energize core supporters and help the party hold onto its congressional majorities despite polls showing
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Landslide victory for Germany's far-right AfD in state election piles pressure on Chancellor Merz

Landslide victory for Germany's far-right AfD in state election piles pressure on Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure after the far-right Alternative Germany (AfD) party achieved a significant victory in a regional election
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European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path

European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path

By Medha Singh and Ragini Mathur Sept 7 (Reuters) - European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-expected euro zone economic data. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended at 649.9 points.
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German chancellor faces pressure after far-right AfD party wins a landslide in a state election

German chancellor faces pressure after far-right AfD party wins a landslide in a state election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces pressure after his party's defeat by the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, in a regional election
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Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power

Far-right win leaves Germany's Merz shaken as AfD plots path to power

By Miranda Murray and Andreas Rinke BERLIN, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz ruled out working with the Alternative for Germany on Monday after the far-right party surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt but conceded the result had shaken his party "to its very