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Trump suggests hosting pre-midterm GOP convention – Politico

Trump suggests hosting pre-midterm GOP convention  Politico Trump floats holding Republican National Convention before midterm elections  Fox News Scoop: Democrats weigh mini-convention before 2026 midterms  Axios DNC says it’s considering large gathering ahead of 2026 midterms  The Hill Trump floats an unusual Republican National Convention before the midterms  The Washington Post Source link

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Old Fiddler’s Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive : NPR

Old Fiddler’s Convention is pushing 90 and keeping mountain music alive : NPR

A band competes against more than 100 others in the bluegrass band competition during the 89th Annual Old Fiddler’s Convention on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Felts Park in Galax, Va. Allison Isley/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Allison Isley/for NPR GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices …

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Gary Busey pleads guilty to groping a woman at a New Jersey convention | US crime

Gary Busey pleads guilty to groping a woman at a New Jersey convention | US crime

The actor Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual misconduct after admitting that he purposely touched a woman inappropriately at a horror film convention in New Jersey in 2022. “It was not an accidental touching,” the 81-year-old Busey, who was once nominated for an Oscar, told a judge during a virtual court appearance on Thursday. In exchange for Busey’s …

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Challenges to Minneapolis DFL convention claim flawed voting process, lack of quorum

Challenges to Minneapolis DFL convention claim flawed voting process, lack of quorum

Several challenges filed with the Minnesota DFL are seeking to nullify State Sen. Omar Fateh’s party endorsement for Minneapolis mayor, claiming irregularities with the voting process. Per the rules of the Minneapolis DFL Convention, a 60% majority of delegates is required to secure an endorsement. Before Saturday, no mayoral candidate had gained the DFL endorsement in Minneapolis since R.T. Rybak …

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DFL convention to determine endorsement.

DFL convention to determine endorsement.

“The Democratic Socialists of America want to defund the police,” Graham said. “They want to disarm all law enforcement officers. They want to free all incarcerated people, legalize the sex trade, the drug trade, homelessness and squatting. I could go on. “Those are some really good high points that we found to be in strident contrast to the DFL’s values.” …

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