POLITICS09/11/26

GOP Midterm Convention Closing Night

Trump and Vance closed the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 10.

Photo: NBC News

FRAMING Fox News Politics and Breitbart News emphasized Energized Base, Electoral Stakes

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

▸Trump announced a $5,000 dividend for all Americans if Republicans maintain congressional control. — Breitbart News, Fox News Politics
▸Vance was greeted with '48' chants, signaling crowd enthusiasm for a future presidential run. — Fox News Politics, NBC News

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Vance drew on the birth of his fourth child and the Charlie Kirk anniversary to frame his speech around family values. — NBC News
▸Vance positioned himself as a defender of a 'national birthright' in his keynote address. — NBC News

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Vance charged that the Democratic Party is the 'party of hatred' in a strikingly partisan address. — Fox News Politics
▸A capacity crowd left energized after speeches making the case for Republican victories in November. — Breitbart News
▸Vance cited factory closures, drug overdoses, and border insecurity as reasons voters united in 2024. — Breitbart News

DOJ California Voter Fraud Sweep

DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Left: Defendants say they never registered to vote.

Right: DOJ arrests 11, charges 28 noncitizen voters.

Trump rallied in Dalton, Georgia, backing Senate and governor candidates Collins and Jackson.

Left: PBS: Rally hits a state split by Trump's claims

Right: Breitbart: NFL star Gurley joins Trump on stage

The DOJ warned California officials that processing ballots from suspected noncitizens could result in criminal prosecution.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Left: Feds pressure California mid-election with criminal threat

Right: Trump vows jail if noncitizen ballots are counted

Trump held a campaign rally in Wichita, Kansas, Monday to boost Sen. Roger Marshall.

Left: sees slurs, hecklers, and a troubled race.

Right: sees a packed arena and roaring crowd.