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Downtown Dallas residents dealing with increased security for Republican midterm convention

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With the RNC midterm convention at the American Airlines Center right around the corner, some residents and vendors are learning how the increased security will affect their daily lives. Dallas RNC midterm plans Dallas will host the first ever Republican Midterm Convention on Sept. 9-10.

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  1. Trump says Dallas GOP midterm convention will be ‘big stuff’

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    Downtown Dallas residents dealing with increased security for Republican midterm convention

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  1. FOX 4 Dallas

    Dallas officials detail plans for Republican National Committee midterm convention (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    We're less than two weeks away from the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, and today, Dallas officials detailed how the city will handle the event. Republican National Committee midterm convention The Republican National Committee midterm convention will be held at the Ame…

  2. Revolver News

  3. The Hill

    Republicans ready for 'very hasty' 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Texas (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-of-its-kind midterm convention has been cloaked in mystery until a few weeks ago. Details are finally emerging about what’s expected to be a two-day pep rally to bolster hype and encourage Republicans to get out the vote in November amid President Trum…

  4. Revolver News

  5. The New Republic

    Who the Hell Is Paying for Republicans’ Midterm “Trump-a-Palooza”? (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The first ever Republican midterm convention is being fueled by a dark money web with a MAGA super PAC at its center. The unprecedented gathering will take place on September 9 and 10 in Dallas. But the private group organizing the conference, a nonprofit known as the Dallas 2026 Host Committee, has…

  6. FOX 4 Dallas

    Trump says Dallas GOP midterm convention will be ‘big stuff’ (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    President Donald Trump said next week's GOP Midterm Convention would be "big stuff" and serve as a rallying point for dozens of races he believes are key to allowing Republicans to remain in control of Congress. "The midterms, people talk about it.

  7. Marshall News Messenger

    Don’t call it a ‘mini’ convention: Trump says GOP gathering in Dallas will be ‘big stuff’ (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    President Donald Trump says next week’s Dallas convention will be aimed at helping Republicans win roughly 35 races that could determine control of Congress, with Ken Paxton’s Senate contest among the biggest.

  8. FOX 4 Dallas

    Republican Midterm Convention schedule: Trump, Vance and what happens each night (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The RNC released full schedule details for its Midterm Convention in Dallas, featuring keynotes from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance ahead of November elections.

  9. FOX 4 Dallas

    What to know about the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    For two days next week, the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the epicenter of the Republican Party as the party hosts its first of its kind midterm convention. What is a midterm convention? The Republican Party is calling the convention "a primetime showcase for President Trump’s success, …

  10. Washington Examiner

    Republican midterm convention organizers make last-minute push to fill arena for Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Less than a week until party faithful gather in Dallas for the 2026 Republican midterm convention, the event’s organizers are still trying to offload tickets amid concerns about the price of admission to what is being called “Trumpalooza.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Melania Trump has no plans to attend RNC’s midterm convention (opens Washington Examiner)

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    EXCLUSIVE — First lady Melania Trump is not planning to attend the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, next week, which is set to begin on Wednesday. A White House official confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Thursday that the first lady is not planning to travel for the convention.

  12. WZMQ Marquette

    The Stage Is Set for GOP Midterm Convention, but Dozens of Republicans Aren’t Attending (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    A rare Republican midterm convention will take place in Dallas next weekend, with President Donald Trump set to take center stage. But with recent approval ratings taking a dip for the president, some Republicans are opting to dip out of next week's convention.

  13. The Columbian

    GOP meeting first of its kind (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says next week’s Dallas convention will be aimed at helping Republicans win roughly 35 races that could determine control of Congress, with Ken Paxton’s Senate contest among the biggest.

  14. FOX 4 Dallas

    Downtown Dallas residents dealing with increased security for Republican midterm convention (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    With the RNC midterm convention at the American Airlines Center right around the corner, some residents and vendors are learning how the increased security will affect their daily lives. Dallas RNC midterm plans Dallas will host the first ever Republican Midterm Convention on Sept. 9-10.