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Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump at midterm convention

DALLAS (AP) — Republicans used the opening night of their unusual midterm convention on Wednesday to hammer Democrats as extremists and pledge unwavering devotion to President Donald Trump, proudly placing their party's undisputed leader at the center of upcoming midterm elections — even if ...

Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri’s push to use new Trump-backed House map

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuffed an appeal from Missouri officials who wanted to use new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the November election, a defeat for Republicans who had hoped the new map could help them hold onto their slim House ...

Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to ‘never forget’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter century after a day "etched forever into the memories of Americans," President Donald Trump honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Tuesday by vowing to "never forget." The event at the Ellipse was spearheaded by the Tunnel to Towers ...