Morning Rundown: Americans remember 9/11, the many obstacles to Trump’s $5k pledge, and Super Bowl favorites humbled in Australia The latest reports, straight from Washington. Politics newsletter Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’ At the midterm convention, Trump and Republicans ask voters to be patient on the economy As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them FOR SUBSCRIBERS GOP weighs whether to vote for Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations he denies FOR SUBSCRIBERS Trump voters express rare frustration with him: ‘Went against some of his promises’ Voters in Nebraska battleground district divided over Trump Todd Blanche shuts down talk of presidential run at Iowa State Fair Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midterms ‘Resign’: Republican voter in key Ohio district slams Trump Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of war USA Today Network / Imagn via Reuters file 2026 Election FOR SUBSCRIBERS Key Democrats oppose transgender athletes in female sports as issue hits the campaign airwaves FOR SUBSCRIBERS Key Democrats oppose transgender athletes in female sports as issue hits the campaign airwaves Al Drago / Bloomberg via Getty Images Trump administration Republicans largely ignore the war in Iran at their midterm convention Trump administration Republicans largely ignore the war in Iran at their midterm convention Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Live Updates Vance speaks on second night of GOP midterm convention Vance speaks on second night of GOP midterm convention NBC News NOW Full speech: Trump closes out first Republican midterm convention Full speech: Trump closes out first Republican midterm convention NBC News NOW Vance honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death Vance honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his death NBC News NOW VP Vance calls out protester at GOP midterm convention VP Vance calls out protester at GOP midterm convention Jay Janner / The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images file Artificial intelligence FOR SUBSCRIBERS Data center backlash is everywhere. The biggest pro-AI group is ready to fight back. Artificial intelligence

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