Trump, Republicans converge on Dallas as GOP midterm convention opens

Administration officials, Republican candidates and party leaders will join President Trump in Dallas on Wednesday for the opening of a two-day Republican National Committee midterm convention. The president will give a keynote speech to close out the day.

Several GOP lawmakers will give remarks throughout the gathering’s first day, including Reps. Brandon Gill (Texas), Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) and Byron Donalds (Fla.), as well as Sens. John Husted (Ohio) and Dave McCormick (Pa.). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will also speak Wednesday.

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