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Democrats play up Trump investigations, Epstein files during GOP convention in Dallas

Washington Post Politics Thursday 10 September 2026, 13:00 UTC By Mariana Alfaro 1 min read
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DALLAS — As counterprogramming to Republicans’ two-day midterm convention — in which they are heavily touting President Donald Trump’s achievements — a handful of House Democrats descended upon Dallas to speak about their investigations into the president and their long-standing investigation into convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEDemocrats play up Trump investigations, Epstein files during GOP convention in Dallas

DALLAS — As counterprogramming to Republicans’ two-day midterm convention — in which they are heavily touting President Donald Trump’s achievements — a handful of House Democrats descended upon Dallas to speak about their investigations into the president and their long-standing investigation into convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEDemocrats play up Trump investigations, Epstein files during GOP convention in Dallas The countermessaging includes speaking to Texas voters about affordability issues and Democratic efforts to regain control of the House.
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