Sunday shows preview: Republicans talk strategy as midterms approach; Iran conflict, Canada trade war leave economy in flux

Republican leaders traveled to Dallas this week for the GOP’s midterm convention, using the gathering to underscore a midterm strategy built around President Trump. Party officials framed the agenda with an eye toward retaining control of both the House and the Senate when voters head to the polls in November.

The convention ran two days and featured keynote remarks from President Trump and Vice President Vance. Attendees also paid tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as part of the program, and party figures used the platform to sharpen messaging ahead of the campaign season.

Organizers and speakers emphasized a Trump-forward approach as the central theme of the event, signaling how the party plans to present itself to voters this cycle. The Dallas gathering served as a focal point for that strategy, bringing national leaders together to coordinate outreach and talking points for the coming months.

As the midterms near, media previews for Sunday shows are expected to examine the GOP’s plans alongside broader uncertainties affecting the electorate. Economic volatility tied to an Iran conflict and a trade dispute with Canada are among the issues cited as leaving the economy in flux, adding another variable for parties to address in their midterm strategies.