Election 2026 Republicans

Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique two-day midterm convention, focusing on President Donald Trump. In his keynote speech Wednesday, Trump promised to send $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizens if Republicans win the House and Senate in the midterms. It's unclear how the payments would work or whether such a plan is financially or politically possible. The president plans to give closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech on Thursday. The event aims to boost Republican candidates by highlighting Trump's first two years in office. Trump believes running on his record is the GOP's best strategy despite low approval ratings. Meanwhile, Democrats are planning counterprogramming.