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. ‘The Call’ discusses the first night of the Republican midterm convention. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• 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.S1

• ‘The Call’ discusses the first night of the Republican midterm convention.S2

• Republican Midterm Convention 2026 Live Updates: Trump, Vance Speak in DallasS3

• The Dallas convention was Trump trying to steer a race slipping away. Iran, the economy, and a trade fight with Canada aren't cooperating.S4

• Party leaders plan to keep hammering the president on the cost of living.S5

• The final night of the Republican midterm convention will culminate with speeches by Donald Trump and JD Vance.S6S7