The convention reconvenes starting at 4 p.m. Eastern.

News and Analysis (Night 2)

• NBC DFW: RNC midterm convention Day 2: Vance and Trump among speakers for Thursday’s lineup | The second night of the convention is expected to delve deeply into what House Speaker Mike Johnson calls the “Contrast with America.”

• PolitiFact: Live fact-checking: JD Vance at Night 2 RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas

News and Analysis (Night 1)

• AP: Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans’ midterm convention

• Politifact via PBS NewsHour: Live fact check: Night 1 of the Republican Midterm Convention

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: AP, NBC, USA Today, and WFAA.

Where to Watch

All times US Eastern.

• C-SPAN: Democratic Lawmakers Respond to GOP Midterm Convention (12:30 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: Republican National Committee Midterm Convention Day 2 (3 p.m.)

• C-SPAN: Texas Democratic Leaders Respond to GOP Midterm Convention (4 p.m.)

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 2 (4 p.m.)