President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance headlined a first-of-its-kind Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump promised every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress. The made-for-TV event featured no formal party business but drew protests outside the venue and a sharp response from House Democrats.
NYTimes – US Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
NYTimes – US Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.
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NYTimes – US At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, drawing a strong response from House Democrats.
NYTimes – US No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.
NYTimes – US Financial disclosure forms released by the administration show President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash holiday gifts to White House aides, including executive assistant Natalie Harp. Reports vary between three and four recipients. The White House described the gifts as personal and legal, citing Trump's practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit.
NYTimes – US San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a rent emergency on Thursday, proposing reforms to curb evictions and prevent rent spikes as median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city reached $4,495, compared with a national median of $1,900. The declaration follows reports that San Francisco has seen the nation's highest rent increases.
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