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Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections

Trump offers $5,000 to every American if Republicans win midterm elections

By Nandita Bose, Steve Holland and Nathan Layne DALLAS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would pay every American adult a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm election, a striking attempt to persuade voters to back his

GOP Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Final Eight Weeks of Midterm Campaign

GOP Faces Challenges and Opportunities in Final Eight Weeks of Midterm Campaign

With 55 days remaining until Election Day, the Republican Party is confronting significant challenges as President Trump's 'midterm convention' commences in Dallas. The event, designed to boost GOP base turnout and fundraising, features President Trump delivering keynote and closing remarks. Republicans are grappling with an unpopular war in Iran, rising gas prices, and President Trump's low approval ratings, which are impacting the party's standing in national polls. The U.S. is seven months into an unpopular war with Iran, with increasing attacks from both sides and gas prices exceeding $100 per barrel. U.S. Central Command recently destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, while Iran launched ballistic missiles against U.S. forces in Jordan and threatened Bahrain and Kuwait. The Pentagon has not disclosed the war's cost to Congress, and the casualty count includes 18 U.S. service members dead and 820 wounded. President Trump's approval ratings are consistently below 40% in various polls, and the generic ballo...

House Democrats, including Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, plan counter-programming at Trump-centric midterm convention in Dallas

House Democrats, including Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, plan counter-programming at Trump-centric midterm convention in Dallas

House Democrats, including Representatives Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), are traveling to Dallas to conduct counter-programming during the Republican midterm convention. This event, heavily focused on President Trump, is designed to rally Republican voters ahead of the critical midterm elections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stated that Democrats will be present to hold Republicans accountable for their record, which he claims includes raising costs for working families, cutting Medicaid to fund tax breaks for wealthy donors, and supporting a war in Iran. The Democratic effort aims to highlight policy differences and challenge the Republican narrative presented at the convention. The Republican convention itself will feature President Trump speaking on both Wednesday and Thursday nights, alongside Vice President JD Vance and cabinet members like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Health and Human Services Sec...

President Trump to Host Midterm Convention in Dallas Amidst Challenging Election Outlook

President Trump to Host Midterm Convention in Dallas Amidst Challenging Election Outlook

President Trump and the Republican Party are preparing for a two-day midterm election convention in Dallas, Texas, starting on Wednesday. This event is being held as Republicans face a potentially difficult midterm election. The primary objective of the convention is for President Trump to reshape the narrative, highlight his accomplishments during his second term, and portray Democrats as 'radical, dangerous Socialists.' The convention aims to regain control of the election discourse and energize the Republican base. This gathering is considered a rare occurrence for a midterm election, indicating the urgency within the party to influence the upcoming vote.

Congressman John B. Larson Joins Bipartisan Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block President Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

Congressman John B. Larson Joins Bipartisan Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block President Trump's Mail-In Voting Order

Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), alongside a bipartisan coalition of 261 lawmakers, has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief, submitted in the case of United States Postal Service v. State of California, urges the court to reject President Trump’s executive order concerning mail-in voting. According to Larson and the coalition, this order is an unconstitutional attempt to control the mail-in voting process and follows previous threats by President Trump to 'nationalize our elections.' The lawmakers argue that the order violates the separation of powers and Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants states and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. They contend that the President's order seeks to empower Trump officials to determine voter eligibility by giving the Postal Service control over who can vote by mail. Larson stated that President Trump is determined to interfere with a free and fair election, referencing the 'SAVE America Act' ...

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections

Republican midterm convention provides Vance center stage moment as party faces midterm risks

Republican midterm convention provides Vance center stage moment as party faces midterm risks

Republicans at their midterm convention in Dallas know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm

The Latest: Trump takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

The Latest: Trump takes the stage at the Republican midterm convention

Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique two-day midterm convention, focusing on President Donald Trump

President Trump Campaigns in Dallas to Energize GOP Midterm Turnout

President Trump Campaigns in Dallas to Energize GOP Midterm Turnout

President Trump visited Dallas to rally support for the Republican Party's midterm election efforts. The event served as a significant political spectacle, with Republicans banking on President Trump's influence to motivate voters. Representative Wesley Hunt of Houston, who previously ran for Senate in the GOP primary, emphasized the convention's effectiveness in energizing the MAGA base. Hunt noted that while President Trump's name is not on the ballot for the midterms, his administration, legacy, and the 'America First' agenda are, making voter turnout crucial. He highlighted that when President Trump is at the top of the ticket, Republicans generally perform well, and the current challenge is to mimic that effect to drive turnout among loyal supporters. Political science professor Cal Jillson from Southern Methodist University commented on President Trump's relatively low approval ratings, suggesting a potentially challenging election cycle for the Republican Party, which also faces the typical hurdle o...

Democrats Expand Midterm Battleground into Traditionally Republican States

Democrats Expand Midterm Battleground into Traditionally Republican States

Democrats are expanding their midterm election strategy to include traditionally Republican states, aiming to capitalize on voter discontent over economic issues. This shift is driven by a desire to regain control of the House of Representatives and compete for a Senate majority, which could potentially weaken President Trump's position in the final two years of his term. States like Kansas, where a Democrat has not won a Senate election in nearly a century, are now seeing competitive races. For instance, Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton in Kansas is focusing his campaign on the rising cost of living, citing instances where voters, including a 79-year-old man, have expressed support due to high diesel fuel prices. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, led by executive director Devan Barber, is actively expanding the map, forcing Republicans to defend seats in deeply conservative areas. This aggressive approach seeks to leverage economic concerns over traditional party loyalties.

Fox Business Correspondent Warns President Trump Against Focus on Renaming States and Lakes, Citing Potential Midterm Losses

Fox Business Correspondent Warns President Trump Against Focus on Renaming States and Lakes, Citing Potential Midterm Losses

Charles Gasparino, a senior correspondent for Fox Business, has issued a public warning to President Trump regarding his current political priorities. Gasparino expressed concern that President Trump's focus on renaming geographical locations, such as Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and suggesting 'New America' for New Mexico, is a misdirection from issues that matter to voters. He also criticized President Trump's frequent attacks on Hassan Piker. Gasparino believes these actions are detrimental to the Republican Party's prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. He emphasized that while the economy shows some positive top-line numbers, the administration's focus on tariffs has complicated the narrative around elevated prices, and the war in Iran is currently a net negative. Democratic New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has dismissed President Trump's suggestion to rename her state, highlighting that New Mexico's name predates the United States and accusing President Trump of attempting to distra...

Trump approval rating reaches new record low in latest poll

Trump approval rating reaches new record low in latest poll

Ahead of November’s midterms, President Donald Trump’s approval rating hit a record low in a newly released Focaldata/Financial Times poll.