Donald Trump is set to headline both nights of the Republican Party’s midterm convention, according to multiple reports. One outlet describes the event as a “waste of time,” reflecting a critical tone in its headline, but the underlying information is that Trump will take the lead role across the two-night schedule.

The articles say the convention’s attendees and featured political figures include Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and prominent Republican senators such as Ted Cruz, Jon Husted, and Bernie Moreno. The coverage focuses on who is expected to appear and what Trump’s expanded speaking role signals for the party’s event format, rather than on detailed policy outcomes. Differences across outlets are mainly in tone and emphasis on Trump’s participation, not on the list of high-profile attendees or the basic announcement.