A four-year nominating gathering for the U.S. Republican Party to formalize presidential candidates, set platform, and energize the base.
Natalie Harp has emerged as a focal point in linked stories about President Trump, his secret Air Force One swap with Iran threats, and commentary from Jon Ossoff. Reports describe her as a loyal aide who types Trump’s dictations and influences information flow, while questions about the White House’s handling of security and communications intensify.
The White House aide known for proximity to Donald Trump has published letters from 2023 expressing deep devotion, apologizing for past actions and seeking forgiveness. Reports detail her daily proximity, lack of security clearances, and intimate messages, raising questions about access and influence during Trump’s re-election bid.
MAGA Inc. has opened a $10 million television and digital ad campaign to boost Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico in a race that has become unexpectedly competitive in Texas. The buy is the first major general-election spend from Trump’s super PAC this cycle and will run positive spots for Paxton and attack ads against Talarico.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Voters remain skeptical about election integrity and Trump’s influence ahead of the November elections. YouGov, FT/Focaldata, and Gallup show rising doubt, wavering support for mail-in voting, and concerns about Trump’s impact on conservative candidates. The political landscape remains volatile as independents and Democrats push back against perceived interference and misgivings about funding for promised measures.
President Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections and has predicted oil prices will tumble once voting is over. His comments have come as Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, attacks around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified and US gas and diesel prices have risen.
Trump has pledged a $5,000 dividend for every American if Republicans retain control of Congress; the plan faces legal, fiscal and political hurdles and is criticized by experts and opponents as economically risky.
The Supreme Court is weighing the administration’s appeal after lower courts blocked Trump’s mail-voting rule. Courts have halted enforcement ahead of midterms as ballots go out in several states; the White House argues for a streamlined process while critics warn of disenfranchisement.
Republicans have held a two-day midterm convention in Dallas dominated by President Donald Trump and Vice‑President JD Vance. Vance has delivered a high-profile 40-minute speech that elevated his status as a potential 2028 standard-bearer while Trump has repeated ambitious claims — including a $5,000 payment pledge — and rhetoric that multiple outlets say includes misleading assertions about investment and the economy.