via PBS News Hour - The Latest — Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026. But as Liz Landers reports, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday costs in South Texas may be splintering the GOP's new coalition.

via The Hill News — President Trump’s approval ratings have sunk to new lows in several recent polls, driven by declining GOP support and souring views on the economy in a possible warning sign for Republicans just weeks out from the midterms. In the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Trump’s overall approval fell three points from the previous week to an all-time…

via US news | The Guardian — Iran war, rising prices and president’s low ratings give Democrats advantage, but Republicans have poured cash into key races – could it be decisive? Donald Trump pulled out all the stops at the Republican party’s midterm convention two weeks ago. In speeches aimed at the voters who will soon decide whether to keep Republicans in control of Congress for the final phase of his presidency, the president dangled $5,000 checks , and warned the United States would turn into a “communist country” if D

via US news | The Guardian — María Elvira Salazar says some enforcement has ‘gone too far’ as GOP seeks distance from Trump before midterms A Republican congresswoman has released a campaign ad criticizing Donald Trump ’s approach to immigration enforcement, in the latest sign that a key plank of the president’s 2024 re-election campaign has become a liability for his congressional allies ahead of November’s midterm elections . “Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far,” Florida ’s María

via The Hill News — President Trump’s surging disapproval rating is threatening to become a liability for Republicans down ballot as the party looks to keep its fragile GOP trifecta in November. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Sunday found the president at a new high in his disapproval — 62 percent — while 37 percent said they approved of his job helming of the country. Close to…

via Politics — As Republicans gathered for their midterm convention in Dallas, they wavered from full-on embrace to full-on avoidance of the president’s dividend plan.

via Home - CBSNews.com — At the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday night, President Trump said the federal government would give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans stay in power after the midterms. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the convention floor.

via BBC News — He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

via US news | The Guardian — Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag. Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest ins

President Donald Trump used the Republican Party’s first midterm convention to justify the Iran war rather than trying to put it behind him, as escalating violence and spiking oil prices loomed over the elaborate Trump-centered showcase in Dallas. During his speech, Trump accused Iran of trying to influence the midterm elections, framing the conflict as a critical national security issue. He emphasized the need for a military response to Iran’s actions, positioning the war as a necessary step to protect American interests in the Middle East. The president also announced a controversial campaign strategy: $5,000 payouts to GOP supporters if the party secures a majority in the midterms. This financial incentive, which Trump framed as a reward for loyalty, drew criticism from political analysts who questioned its effectiveness and raised concerns about its potential to alienate voters. The speech coincided with heightened tensions in the region, including clashes between Iranian-backed groups and U.S.-allied forces, which Trump used to underscore the urgency of his military approach. While the GOP convention was intended to rally party members and energize voters, Trump’s focus on the Iran conflict and financial incentives highlighted the challenges of balancing national security rhetoric with electoral strategy. Critics argued that the emphasis on war and money diverted attention from key policy issues, potentially undermining the party’s broader message. The speech also reflected Trump’s tendency to frame political battles as existential threats, a pattern that has defined his campaign strategy. As the midterms approach, the combination of military posturing and financial incentives underscores the complex interplay between foreign policy and domestic politics in the 2026 election cycle.

via US news | The Guardian — Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing both nights as the GOP works to cling to control of the House of

President Donald Trump issued a Labor Day message on social media, predicting a Republican win in the 2026 midterm elections and criticizing Democrats with strong language. The remarks highlight the President's continued partisan engagement as the midterm campaign season begins. This message reflects his established communication style and aims to rally his base.

via The Hill News — The political world’s eyes are focused this week on Dallas, where Republicans are turning up the volume at a two-day convention meant to bolster the GOP’s chances in this year’s midterms. The event is being billed as a unifying and electrifying celebration of President Trump’s second term in office that is being put on by…

via The Hill News — President Trump is likely to make the GOP’s midterm campaign partly about himself — and that’s a risky strategy, as even some in his party acknowledge. Trump’s efforts go beyond the standard, campaign-trail appearances he is making on behalf of Republican candidates. According to a Tuesday report from The Atlantic, the president has proposed to…

via ABC News: Top Stories — The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections

via NBC News Top Stories — Vice President JD Vance’s return to his hometown was in many ways a preview of the heavy load he will carry for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party on the midterm campaign trail.

A new Politico poll reveals significant public discontent with President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a tax law he championed. Nearly half of Americans cannot explain the law, and those who can are more likely to believe it primarily benefits the wealthy. Only a quarter of Trump's voters think the working class received substantial breaks from the tax law, signaling a potential crisis for Republicans ahead of the midterms. The law, rebranded as the 'Working Families Tax Cuts,' has faced criticism for its perceived favoritism toward the wealthy. One in three Americans say the megabill hurt their finances, while over half believe billionaires should pay higher taxes. The poll also highlights broader economic concerns, with 57% of respondents stating the Iran conflict has increased their personal expenses. Analysts warn that Republicans missed opportunities to effectively promote the law after its passage, complicating their messaging amid a crowded political landscape. This growing unpopularity could jeopardize the GOP's midterm prospects, echoing similar challenges faced in 2018 when voters rejected Trump and his policies.

via US news | The Guardian — GOP legislative priorities could be at odds with voters as midterms come into view and Democrats attempt a resurgence When the chief Republican budget writer took to the floor of the House of Representatives this week to tout a plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on the war with Iran , he avoided using the words “war”, “conflict” or even “Iran”. “Just baseline battlefield readiness” is what Jodey Arrington said the money in the $95bn budget blueprint would be used for. “Bullets and bombs t

via - Democracy Docket — Trump’s gerrymandering war gave the GOP an unearned edge in the midterms. But the episode has degraded our democracy in another way, too: by preventing large numbers of voters from electing representatives that will respond to their needs. The post This week at Democracy Docket: How Trump’s Texas gerrymander threatens to silence a community’s voice appeared first on Democracy Docket .

via The Hill News — President Trump’s newly announced tariffs could put Republican candidates at risk going into the midterms as Democrats seek to go on the offensive over the economic impact of Trump’s trade agenda. The Trump administration announced Thursday it will impose double-digit tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners over forced labor violations. Those duties went into…

via The Hill News — The escalating war with Iran is threatening to depress Republican turnout ahead of the midterms, as new polling shows President Trump’s MAGA base increasingly turned off by the conflict. The war has consistently polled poorly among Americans broadly, and a new survey suggests the war could be turning off Trump’s MAGA base specifically, which Republicans…

via The Hill News — President Trump’s efforts to win congressional approval of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act at all costs are frustrating Republicans who see him as picking the wrong fights with his party ahead of a crucial midterm election. The frustrations were magnified by the primetime address Trump gave Thursday night that revisited his frustrations…