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Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm convention

DALLAS — President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November.

Associated Press
Sep 10, 2026
Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks to GOP midterm convention...fellow Dems not happy

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Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks to GOP midterm convention...fellow Dems not happy
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Investigators to interview pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami

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Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania

Posted Sep 09, 2026

Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11

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TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
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