Trump center stage at RNC in midterms gamble – US politics live

President to give speeches on both days of unprecedented gathering Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk Sign up for US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Donald Trump is due to address Republicans tonight at the party’s first ever national convention ahead of the crucial midterm elections, with the GOP hoping to energize voters as it fights to hold its narrow congressional majorities. Clashing court rulings plung