JD Vance targets James Talarico’s gender views
Vice President JD Vance criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion, then made a pointed reference to Talarico’s browser history.
Vice President JD Vance criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico over his views on gender and religion, then made a pointed reference to Talarico’s browser history.
FULL: Donald Trump Jr.’s RNC Midterm Convention speech
Donald Trump Jr. delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Trump Jr. honors Charlie Kirk and discusses free speech, family, immigration, law enforcement, energy production, taxes and the upcoming midterm elections. He frames the election as a choice between what he calls “common sense” and “extremism,” while criticizing Democratic socialism and urging voters to support Republican candidates.
Donald Trump Jr. delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Trump Jr. honors Charlie Kirk and discusses free speech, family, immigration, law enforcement, energy production, taxes and the upcoming midterm elections. He frames the election as a choice between what he calls “common sense” and “extremism,” while criticizing Democratic socialism and urging voters to support Republican candidates.
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
FULL: Karoline Leavitt’s RNC Midterm Convention speech
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivers her full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Leavitt discusses her time working for President Donald Trump, immigration, public safety, law enforcement, taxes, economic policy and the Republican Party’s agenda. She also shares personal reflections on motherhood, Charlie Kirk and the upcoming midterm elections.
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivers her full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Leavitt discusses her time working for President Donald Trump, immigration, public safety, law enforcement, taxes, economic policy and the Republican Party’s agenda. She also shares personal reflections on motherhood, Charlie Kirk and the upcoming midterm elections.
FULL: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s RNC Midterm speech
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention. Johnson discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party, public safety, policing, taxes, homelessness, economic development and his vision for Dallas as “America’s next financial capital,” which he calls “Y’all Street.” He also criticizes Democratic policies in cities including Chicago, Seattle and New York, and urges voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention. Johnson discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party, public safety, policing, taxes, homelessness, economic development and his vision for Dallas as “America’s next financial capital,” which he calls “Y’all Street.” He also criticizes Democratic policies in cities including Chicago, Seattle and New York, and urges voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.
FULL: RFK Jr. speech at 2026 RNC Midterm Convention
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Kennedy reflects on his family’s Democratic legacy, argues that the party has abandoned its traditional values, and criticizes its handling of COVID-era policies, constitutional rights, women’s sports, immigration and corporate influence. He also discusses his 2024 campaign, his alliance with President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk’s role in bringing them together, and the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Kennedy’s statements and characterizations are presented as delivered in his speech.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Kennedy reflects on his family’s Democratic legacy, argues that the party has abandoned its traditional values, and criticizes its handling of COVID-era policies, constitutional rights, women’s sports, immigration and corporate influence. He also discusses his 2024 campaign, his alliance with President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk’s role in bringing them together, and the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Kennedy’s statements and characterizations are presented as delivered in his speech.
RFK Jr. says Dems abandoned values for "blind hatred”
Speaking at the Republican midterm convention, RFK Jr. accused Democrats of abandoning their traditional values and said the party now stands for what he called “blind hatred” of President Donald Trump. He also criticized Democratic positions on medical mandates, women’s sports, meritocracy and corporate influence.
Speaking at the Republican midterm convention, RFK Jr. accused Democrats of abandoning their traditional values and said the party now stands for what he called “blind hatred” of President Donald Trump. He also criticized Democratic positions on medical mandates, women’s sports, meritocracy and corporate influence.
Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
FULL: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on foreign land purchases, election rules, school choice and energy production. He also criticized Democratic candidates and framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on foreign land purchases, election rules, school choice and energy production. He also criticized Democratic candidates and framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.”
Gov. Abbott says Republicans will “demolish” Democrats
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” telling the RNC convention that Republicans would “demolish the Democrats,” keep Texas red and help President Trump “keep America great.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” telling the RNC convention that Republicans would “demolish the Democrats,” keep Texas red and help President Trump “keep America great.”
FULL: Mike Johnson’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Johnson described the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” praised President Donald Trump and Republican policies, and criticized Democrats over taxes, border security, crime, government spending and national defense. Johnson also discussed faith, America’s founding principles and the historical examples of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln before urging Republicans to turn out in November.
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Johnson described the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” praised President Donald Trump and Republican policies, and criticized Democrats over taxes, border security, crime, government spending and national defense. Johnson also discussed faith, America’s founding principles and the historical examples of John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln before urging Republicans to turn out in November.
Republican midterm convention in Dallas: Day 2
The midterm convention for Republicans wraps up later Thursday night in Dallas. Several Texas lawmakers were on center stage at the RNC.
The midterm convention for Republicans wraps up later Thursday night in Dallas. Several Texas lawmakers were on center stage at the RNC.
Cruz calls on Republicans to ‘save America’ during convention speech
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
FULL: Sen. Ted Cruz 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. Cruz reflected on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. He praised President Donald Trump, discussed his family’s experience in communist Cuba, criticized Democratic policies and figures, and argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas delivers a full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. Cruz reflected on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death and the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. He praised President Donald Trump, discussed his family’s experience in communist Cuba, criticized Democratic policies and figures, and argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.
Ted Cruz says Sharia law has no place in America
Speaking at the RNC convention, Sen. Ted Cruz said Sharia law is “fundamentally inconsistent” with the U.S. Constitution and called for action to stop it.
Speaking at the RNC convention, Sen. Ted Cruz said Sharia law is “fundamentally inconsistent” with the U.S. Constitution and called for action to stop it.
‘You started a fight’: Patrick uses convention speech to scold Democrats
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention.
FULL: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speech at the 2026 RNC Midterm Convention
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Patrick invoked Texas history and the Alamo, discussed conservative values and Texas’ economy, and criticized Democratic policies. He urged Republicans to turn out in November and praised President Donald Trump.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Patrick invoked Texas history and the Alamo, discussed conservative values and Texas’ economy, and criticized Democratic policies. He urged Republicans to turn out in November and praised President Donald Trump.
Trump visits National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington
President Donald Trump toured the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington and spoke to recipients on Thursday while in town for the GOP midterm convention.
President Donald Trump toured the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington and spoke to recipients on Thursday while in town for the GOP midterm convention.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Democrats gather in Dallas to protest GOP midterm convention
Local Democrats and protesters rallied on Thursday in protest of the GOP midterm convention being held at the American Airlines Center.
Local Democrats and protesters rallied on Thursday in protest of the GOP midterm convention being held at the American Airlines Center.