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Republicans Convene in Dallas to Protect Midterm Candidates

9/10/2026

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Republicans convened in Dallas to protect vulnerable midterm candidates amid economic anxiety from U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
The trade dispute with Canada intensified.
Vice President JD Vance will address a Thursday breakfast with delegations from four swing states.
Senators Jon Husted and Michael Whatley met GOP super-PAC leaders to discuss battleground maps.
Rep. Mike Collins told POLITICO gasoline prices are visible and supported Trump’s effort to end the Iran war.

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Story summary

Republicans convened in Dallas to protect vulnerable midterm candidates amid economic anxiety from U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
The trade dispute with Canada intensified.
Vice President JD Vance will address a Thursday breakfast with delegations from four swing states.
Senators Jon Husted and Michael Whatley met GOP super-PAC leaders to discuss battleground maps.
Rep. Mike Collins told POLITICO gasoline prices are visible and supported Trump’s effort to end the Iran war.