Hiddenpatriot (@Hiddenpatriot64)

Last time CNN was in Butler Pa. All coverage tonight Major MSM outlets are all running live coverage of Trump's keynote at the first-ever Republican midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas tonight. His speech is scheduled for ~9 PM ET (slightly delayed by an Air Force One emergency slide that deployed on takeoff). Key angles across outlets: NYT frames it as a ratings struggle against the NFL season opener (Patriots–Seahawks on NBC) and notes Trump's sagging approval ratings are complicating the political calculus for vulnerable GOP candidates. NBC News highlights that dozens of Republicans in tight races are skipping the event, and is running a video on Trump's recent controversial 9/11 comments. CNN is leading with a surprise video from Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, who appeared on stage praising a Republican colleague and rejecting "socialism" — fueling speculation about his political future. The Hill and Dallas Morning News are doing on-the-ground live blogs from the venue. Sky News and The Guardian are covering the event from an international angle, noting the "2024 vibes" and questioning whether the convention will unify or divide GOP voters. CBS News framed the event as a "rare mid-cycle gathering" designed to rally the base ahead of November. The event, dubbed "Trump-a-palooza" by RNC chairman Joe Gruters, also features Cabinet members (Bessent, RFK Jr., Blanche) and candidates in key races. Trump is scheduled to speak again Thursday night for the closing address.