Under Trump’s proposal, every adult in the United States would receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after November’s midterm election; he called the payment a “Trump dividend.” It is an extraordinary effort to persuade voters to support his party.

RReuters2026-09-10 07:38

President Donald Trump has promised to give every adult US citizen a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 06:54

At Wednesday’s Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump pledged to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. He also defended the US war in Iran and attacked Democrats.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 06:46

US newspapers react to the opening night of the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, with coverage centring on Donald Trump and the spectacle surrounding him.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-10 06:36

At a unique two-day Republican convention in Dallas on Wednesday, President Donald Trump urged Republicans to “pretend” he is on the ballot in November’s midterm elections. He also pledged a $5,000 dividend for every American adult if Republicans win both chambers of Congress.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 06:30

President Donald Trump offered voters what he called a “Trump dividend”: elect Republicans and receive a $5,000 payment. Announced at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, the proposal is unlikely to become law because Congress would have to approve a program costing well over $1 trillion, while Republicans have rejected similar ideas.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 05:47

Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at President Trump’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Fetterman has increasingly broken with fellow Democrats on issues including Israel, the Iran war and immigration.

RReuters2026-09-10 05:41

FRANCE 24 Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson examines US President Donald Trump's effort to use his fading star power to help Republicans retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-10 05:39

Donald Trump announced that US adults would receive $5,000 if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 05:30

Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. A criminal defense attorney told the AP that the promise is legal, though it could face challenges.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 05:30

President Donald Trump delivers the keynote address at the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention.

AABC News2026-09-10 04:20

Donald Trump made an extraordinary pledge at the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday, saying every American adult would receive $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress. He offered no explanation of how the proposal could work or whether it would be legal.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 03:54

President Donald Trump addresses voters at the first RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, saying the United States will leave the world in its dust for decades.

FFox News2026-09-10 03:30

At the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention on Wednesday, President Trump promised that, if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, he would issue a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult.

AABC News2026-09-10 03:22

Republicans have launched an unprecedented two-day midterm convention in Dallas, dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” with Donald Trump scheduled to speak on both nights. The party is seeking to rally his loyal supporters before the November 3 elections, despite polling that points to a difficult congressional contest and Trump’s weak approval rating. Some Republicans in competitive races are staying away.

DDW News2026-09-10 01:30

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman addressed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by video Wednesday, praising Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and pledging to support Trump on steel industry issues.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 01:30

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses the first Republican midterm convention and the Democratic Party, saying America has experienced “negative immigration” for the first time in 50 years.

FFox News2026-09-10 01:00

The Republican midterm convention opens in Dallas as party leaders seek to address economic concerns and unite voters ahead of the November midterm elections.

RReuters2026-09-10 00:47

The Republican National Committee’s first day gets underway in Dallas. Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects gasoline prices to fall in the coming weeks and calls Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries the “single biggest problem” for diesel.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 00:28

Republican contenders continue to bank on Donald Trump’s strength among the party faithful, even as his approval nationally remains weak.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 00:00

At the inaugural Republican midterm convention, Senate hopeful Ken Paxton called James Talarico a “Democratic socialist.” He portrayed the race as consequential and pointed to commitments for Texas residents.

FFox News2026-09-09 23:45

Live coverage follows President Trump as he delivers the keynote address at the opening of the first Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

NNBC News2026-09-09 22:56

For the first time, the Republican National Committee is holding a midterm convention: two nights in Dallas centered on Donald Trump. With his approval at 33 percent, some Republicans say linking candidates to him is misguided, while Democrats call the gathering a circus. The debate is whether it will rescue or damage the GOP.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-09 22:48

President Trump and Republicans from across the country are gathering in Dallas, Texas, for a two-night event supporting the slate of candidates running this year. It is the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention.

AABC News2026-09-09 22:25