The campaign season is centered on roughly three dozen pivotal races to determine control of Congress, with Trump pledging to campaign in about 35 targeted contests including key Senate seats in Alaska and Texas.

During a Rose Garden dinner with Republican lawmakers, he touted the party’s winning midterm message and argued that Republicans can win by highlighting his record.

He endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s primary, joking about Paxton’s TV presence while addressing past controversies.

Observers say voters’ worries about the economy and the Iran situation add complexity to the midterm landscape.

Even after the convention, donors remain skeptical of MAGA Inc.’s spending and are pushing for the PAC to unleash its nearly $400 million war chest.

A Politico survey shows many GOP candidates and lawmakers are undecided about attending the Dallas convention or will skip it, signaling limited enthusiasm.

The same survey reveals mixed plans, with several Republicans prioritizing district campaigning over convention participation.

Republicans face anxious midterm prospects as polls show weaker base enthusiasm versus Democrats, with strategy hinging on Trump’s popularity and fundraising to energize supporters.

There is sensitivity over a deal involving U.S. control of a portion of Venezuela’s oil, viewed by some as surrender and by others as potential relief.

Unemployment claims rose to about 206,000 last week, with a 4.1% unemployment rate and a four-week average still indicating a tight labor market amid shortages.

Democrats criticize Turner and Carey for seeking Trump’s help for political scraps rather than addressing families’ costs.

The Rose Garden dinner, described as an end-of-summer BBQ at the White House, occurred a week before the Dallas midterm convention amid concerns about economic headwinds and Iran tensions.