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President Trump hosts first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas to showcase administration achievements

The administration announced a two-day Republican national convention in Dallas, Texas, to rally supporters ahead of the November midterm elections. This marks the first time the Republican Party has held a convention during a midterm cycle, a move intended to showcase the administration's achievements in immigration, tax cuts, and manufacturing. President Trump will deliver the keynote address on both nights, with Vice President JD Vance also scheduled to speak. The event features over 100 House members and candidates, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whom President Trump endorsed. The convention aims to energize the Republican base and highlight the administration's record while depicting Democrats as being far to the left. While many candidates will attend, some have opted out due to prior commitments or concerns about the president's popularity. Several left-leaning groups are organizing protests to provide counterprogramming for the convention. The event serves as a supercharged campaign rally and fundraiser to introduce candidates in punishing races to potential donors and voters.

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