Republicans host party's first national midterm convention | Reporters Roundtable

The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas less than two months before the November elections. President Donald Trump used his speech to highlight the GOP’s priorities on immigration, taxes, health care and trade. He also pledged to give every adult U.S. citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, calling it a “Trump dividend.” Trump did not provide details on how the payments would be funded or implemented, and the proposal would require congressional approval. Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was unharmed after an armed man allegedly pushed through a crowd toward her at the Canfield Fair, injuring two people. The suspect was arrested and faces assault and disorderly conduct charges as authorities continue to investigate the incident. In a subsequent interview, Acton discussed the incident and the role of political rhetoric in political violence. She also explained her positions on Flock surveillance cameras and expanding online gambling in Ohio. The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is being marked with ceremonies and events across the country, including in Northeast Ohio. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing calls from some 9/11 victims’ relatives and former officials to stay away from the city’s remembrance ceremony. At the same time, his administration has released more than 170,000 pages of previously withheld records about the aftermath of the attacks and air quality around Ground Zero. Some of the records indicate officials were aware of potential health risks from toxic air following the attacks. Ohio U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno is criticizing states that issue “drive-only” licenses to immigrants who cannot establish legal status in the U.S. His criticism follows a fatal crash involving a driver who authorities say was in the country illegally and held a Connecticut drive-only license. Moreno is calling for the federal government to stop states from issuing the licenses, while supporters of the programs say they allow drivers to be tested, licensed and insured. We'll discuss these stories and more on the Friday Reporters Roundtable hosted by Stephanie Haney, in this week for Mike McIntyre. Guests: - Conor Morris, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Matthew Richmond, Criminal Justice Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Karen Kasler, Bureau Chief, Ideastream Statehouse News Bureau