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The Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention begins in Dallas as Trump and GOP leaders rally voters, while Democrats prepare their own counterprogramming ahead of November.
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Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesPresident Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night. -
Alex Brandon/APThe death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
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A federal judge in San Antonio has extended a temporary pause on new ground-disturbing activity tied to border wall construction in the Big Bend region. The parties will meet before Sept. 15, when the court is scheduled to reconvene. -
The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration's latest moves. -
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued. -
The Trump administration says its pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park will last at least through the end of the month, according to a Monday court filing. A local indigenous group and river outfitter are asking a judge to block construction across the region.
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