Good afternoon.Donald Trump has announced Republicans will stage their first ever national convention ahead of the US midterm elections, a move aimed at energising voters as the party fights to hold its narrow congressional majorities in November.The two-day gathering will take place in Dallas on 9 and 10 September, marking a break from the longstanding tradition of holding national conventions only during presidential election years.“It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event,” the president said via social media, promising the convention would feature “Great Entertainment”.Top news
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