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President Trump capped the first night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas with a nearly two-hour speech that attempted to nationalize the election around himself. "I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot," he told voters, according to WSJ Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta. The speech was a mix of campaign promises and a defense of his administration’s handling of the war in Iran, an issue that has become a political liability as gasoline prices rise. Trump acknowledged the pain at the pump, telling a story about voters complaining to him, but pivoted to argue that the war was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Paletta noted that while the line received applause at the convention, the affordability theme remains a sensitive issue for Republicans that Democrats are pressing hard in the final weeks before the midterms.
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- 1 (00:02) **Trump's Midterm Strategy: 'Pretend I'm On the Ballot'** - President Trump kicks off the GOP convention in Dallas, urging voters to treat the midterms as a referendum on his presidency.
- 2 (00:46) **Trump Defends Iran War on Affordability Grounds** - Trump addresses the economic pain from the Iran conflict, arguing it's necessary to prevent nuclear proliferation.
- 3 (02:08) **Trump's $5,000 Check Pledge: A Trillion-Dollar Gamble** - In a bid to blunt the affordability message, Trump promises every adult citizen a $5,000 check if Republicans retain Congress.
- 4 (03:41) **Iran's Escalation: A Direct Challenge to U.S. Forces** - Despite Trump's promise that oil prices will drop after victory in Iran, the situation on the ground shows escalating attacks on U.S. Navy warships.
- 5 (04:56) **Trump Administration Proposes Census Overhaul** - The administration proposes eliminating race and ethnicity questions dating back to 1790 and restricting the count of immigrants to citizens and permanent residents.
- 6 (05:30) **Rhode Island Governor Loses Primary in Rare Defeat** - Incumbent Governor Dan McKee loses his Democratic primary, becoming the first sitting governor in nearly a decade to do so.
- 7 (06:37) **ECB Rate Hike Looming, But Uncertainty Remains High** - The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates soon, but the key question is how much further tightening is needed as energy prices stay high.
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A.M. Edition for Sept. 10. President Trump used his keynote speech at a GOP midterm convention last night to promise $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Our Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains why the move marks Trump’s biggest election gambit yet. Plus, Iran shows a new appetite for escalation as it takes direct aim at U.S. forces. And data-center developers consider whether embracing nuclear power can quiet growing public backlash against them. Luke Vargas hosts.
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