American politician and U.S. Air Force officer
Republicans have held an unprecedented two‑day midterm convention in Dallas that has placed President Donald Trump at the centre of the party’s campaign. Trump and Vice‑President JD Vance have delivered hardline attacks on Democrats and offered a controversial $5,000 "Trump dividend" pledge if Republicans win both houses. Attendance by vulnerable GOP lawmakers has been uneven and many candidates have chosen to stay in their districts.
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.
A trio of stories from AP News and The New Arab highlight campaign dynamics in Iowa, Delaware and New Jersey, showing how primary races set the stage for fall contests and how minority communities are mobilizing around foreign-policy debates.
The Senate has considered another war-powers resolution in the shadow of Trump’s UN remarks. Republicans show mounting resistance as the war drags on, while gas prices and living costs weigh on rural voters ahead of November.