Trump, Vance Rally Republicans at Dallas Midterm Convention as Ukraine Peace Push Resumes

Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a major two-day midterm convention designed to energize voters ahead of the November elections. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, administration officials, congressional leaders and Republican candidates are expected to take the stage as the GOP makes its case for maintaining control of Congress. Jon Decker breaks down what to expect from the unusual midterm convention, the Republicans who are attending—and those who may stay away—as Democrats prepare their own counterprogramming in Dallas. Also, the Trump administration renews its push to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before traveling to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as U.S. officials explore a path toward renewed negotiations. Plus, President Trump floats changing the name of New Mexico to “New America,” drawing a response from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.