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Why some battleground GOP candidates are skipping this week’s Trump-backed midterm convention

Dallas — President Trump calls this week’s Republican National Committee midterm convention a “rally like never before,” and an opportunity to celebrate his administration’s first two years ahead of the November elections. But the convention is taking place as the GOP faces headwinds over the unpopular war in Iran, and Mr. Trump’s approval ratings have…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 6, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Energy Secretary Chris Wright Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado Rep. Lisa McClain, Republican of Michigan Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm convention chair Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026…

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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Washington — Boston, Denver and Philadelphia are the three finalists to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. The selection process now moves to the Democratic National Convention Committee. A DNC official stated that the process will take several months. Atlanta and Chicago were in the running earlier this…

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Nevada energy company sues data center in first-of-its-kind fight over who should pay for AI buildout

The largest energy provider in Nevada, NV Energy, is suing data center developer Tract Capital Management, accusing the company of trying to pass costs onto consumers.  At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.  Tract’s two planned campuses near Reno would together…

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