Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a Trump-backed midterm convention aimed at boosting turnout and fundraising. Some GOP candidates in competitive races are skipping the event, citing district work and concerns about national political headwinds.
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Public financial disclosures show President Trump gave holiday cash gifts to four aides, including $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris. The White House said the gifts were unrelated to official duties and permissible under legal and ethical standards.
Russian drones killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, while Ukrainian drones killed four in Novorossiysk, Russian officials said. The attacks came as US-led diplomatic efforts continued, with Moscow and Kyiv still divided over direct talks.
Republicans are holding a rare two-day midterm convention in Dallas with President Trump headlining both nights. The event is meant to boost turnout, but some vulnerable GOP candidates are skipping it as Democrats look to tie them to the president.
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship. Iran launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, where authorities said 18 were intercepted and no casualties were reported.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker say “South Park” will become “South America” for its 29th season, a jab at President Donald Trump’s efforts to rename landmarks with “America.” The announcement follows the show’s Emmy win and its latest criticism of Trump and Paramount Skydance.
Republican former Sen. John Sununu and Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas won their New Hampshire Senate primaries, setting up a competitive open-seat race. The contest to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen could be important to control of the Senate.
Trump ordered import bans on Canadian alcohol, some vehicles, dairy products and other goods after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products took effect. The measures deepen a trade dispute that has already halted negotiations between Washington and Ottawa.