Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., appeared via video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on September 9, 2026, praising GOP Senator Dave McCormick and expressing a willingness to collaborate with President Trump. The appearance has drawn mixed reactions, with some former aides criticizing Fetterman's decision to support Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
Senator Tim Scott criticized Democratic Senate candidates during a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 10, 2026. He accused them of being radical and expressed concerns over cultural issues, urging Republicans to unite to maintain their Senate majority in support of President Trump's agenda.
Senator John Fetterman reaffirmed his commitment to the Democratic Party, stating he will remain a Democrat if the party wins the Senate in November. His comments come after a controversial appearance at a Republican convention, where he praised Republican Senator Dave McCormick. Speculation about Fetterman's political future has increased, particularly regarding his potential departure from the party.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate during the Republican Party’s midterm convention on September 9, 2026. Trump praised Paxton's work as attorney general while making light of his appearance. Paxton, in his speech, criticized his Democratic opponent and called for support amid fundraising challenges.
Andy Roddick defended the late-night finishes at the U.S. Open following Ben Shelton's five-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz. Roddick acknowledged the challenges of scheduling but emphasized the importance of long matches in tennis. He also recognized the need for a balance between the tournament's tradition and the practical concerns of late-night events.
President Trump spoke at the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election. He urged attendees to view him as a candidate, warning of potential losses in border security and tax cuts if the party does not succeed.
James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, clarified his past statements regarding gender issues in a recent interview. He expressed support for banning gender surgery for minors and opposed transgender-identifying men competing in women's sports, while also retracting previous claims about the number of genders. Talarico emphasized his focus on affordability as the campaign progresses.
During a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump attempted to compliment Senate Majority Leader John Thune, but the audience responded with boos. Trump has previously expressed dissatisfaction with Thune's leadership, particularly regarding the SAVE America Act. Representative Anna Paulina Luna criticized Thune's attendance at the convention, attributing the failure to pass the act to him.
Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders will miss the first two games of the season due to a meniscus procedure. His girlfriend shared a supportive message on social media. Bowers had a successful start to his career but will be replaced by backup tight end Michael Mayer during his absence.
Former President George W. Bush recounted a moment with Derek Jeter before throwing a ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium shortly after the September 11 attacks. He shared his feelings of pressure and the emotional atmosphere during the event, which took place during the World Series in October 2001, and reflected on the significance of the moment as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches.
George Lombard Jr. hit the New York Yankees' first grand slam of the season during a 6-1 victory against the Colorado Rockies. The grand slam came in the third inning, following a rally that included contributions from Aaron Judge, who returned from injury. Will Warren pitched effectively for the Yankees, allowing only one run in six innings.
Donald Trump spoke at a Republican midterm convention, urging voters to support vulnerable Republican candidates. Meanwhile, Stefany Shaheen has won the Democratic nomination for Chris Pappas’s former House seat, with her family ties to the Democratic establishment being a focal point in the primary race.
President Trump will announce plans to reduce credit card swipe fees during his speech at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas. He claims this could save families approximately $1,200 annually and has previously advocated for the Credit Card Competition Act to address high fees.
President Trump, speaking at the Republican National Convention on September 10, 2026, pledged to end cashless bail and increase the use of the death penalty. He signed an executive order to discourage cashless bail and reinstated the death penalty in federal cases on his first day in office.
President Donald Trump predicted that the Iran war would end immediately after the upcoming elections during a rally in Dallas. His comments come amid significant disapproval of his handling of the conflict, which has lasted over six months and resulted in the deaths of 18 American service members. Additionally, Vice President JD Vance addressed concerns regarding benefits for the widow of a soldier killed in the conflict, confirming that she would receive the benefits owed after initial misinformation.
President Donald Trump provided holiday cash gifts totaling $45,000 each to aides Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris, and $20,000 to Walt Nauta, raising questions about compliance with federal ethics rules. The White House stated that the gifts were permissible as they did not relate to the aides' official duties.
President Trump spoke at the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas, urging attendees to act as if he were on the ballot. He highlighted the potential losses related to border security and tax cuts if the GOP does not succeed in the elections.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee lost the Democratic primary to Helena Buonanno Foulkes on September 9, 2026. Foulkes secured 62.5% of the votes compared to McKee's 37.5%, making McKee the first incumbent governor in years to lose renomination. Foulkes' campaign was marked by significant advertising and public dissatisfaction with McKee's handling of local infrastructure issues.
Senator John Fetterman delivered a video message at the Republican National Midterm Convention on September 10, 2026. He spoke about the importance of bipartisanship and mentioned working with former President Trump, amid ongoing tensions with some members of his party.
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