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DALLAS — President Donald Trump worked to rally his loyal base on Sept. 9 during a first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, attempting a rescue mission to energize his party and stop a Democratic takeover of Congress. His efforts included an extraordinary offer: If Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, Trump said he would issue $5,000 dividends to all American adults.

Sept. 9, 2026, 11:25 p.m. CT The Florida A&M Rattlers (1-1) and the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes (1-0) meet Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the Florida A&M vs. Miami odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets. Florida A&M lost 31-13 Saturday to the South Carolina State Bulldogs, but bettors still had something to celebrate.

The Minnesota Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Sept. 9, 2026, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Sept. 9 drawing 09-40-42-55-65, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Football is back: Stream every big game, rivalry matchup and can't-miss moment all season long Winning Lotto America numbers from Sept.

Sept. 9, 2026, 9:20 p.m. CT Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the recent security incident involving Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton "reprehensible" and rejected online claims that accused the campaign of overblowing it. DeWine's comments came days after law enforcement said Patrick M. Havas, 38, of Canfield, Ohio, charged toward Acton at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County on Sept. 6 and knocked over people who had gathered to hear her speak.

Sept. 9, 2026, 8:43 p.m. CT Former CVS executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes will win Democratic nomination for governor in Rhode Island, after a bitter, high-cost joust that would turn Gov. Dan McKee into the first incumbent governor in the country to lose a primary in eight years, As of 8:50 p.m. McKee had 37.5% of the vote, while Foulkes had 62.5%, with 90.5% of precincts reporting.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is running against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat. During a recent speech, Paxton outlined several proposed tax deductions related to healthcare, homeownership, and healthy living. Paxton characterized his opponent as a radical Democrat, stating that losing the Texas race would mean losing America. Recent polling shows a tight race, with a September poll giving Talarico a narrow lead over Paxton.

The Powerball jackpot rose to $207 million with a cash value of $89.3 million ahead of the Wednesday, Sept. 9, drawing, after no one took home the jackpot on Sept. 7. The drawing on Wednesday comes as the game undergoes its biggest expansion in years. For the first time, players in the United Kingdom can buy tickets and compete for the same top prize, potentially bringing millions of new players into the game as the jackpot climbs higher. The most recent win happened Aug.

Sept. 9, 2026, 7:12 p.m. CT Costco continues to expand its warehouse footprint as it is set to add 10 locations across nine states. The warehouse club has long been known for its low-priced bulk buy offerings and free product samples. It recently began delivering its sheet cakes and party platters and added chicken tenders to its food court menu. The company has opened warehouse locations throughout the year as a part of a strategy to open 25-30 new locations.

First lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Donald Trump Jr. is scheduled to speak on Sept. 10. President Donald Trump will speak both nights of the convention. First lady Melania Trump will not be present at the first-ever Republican midterm convention, an event her husband prompted to boost his party's midterm election outlook.

As Republicans begin looking beyond President Donald Trump's second term, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is addressing a question that's already generating buzz: Will he run for president in 2028? Rubio said he currently has "no plans" to launch a White House bid, but stopped short of ruling it out entirely.