You Will Go to Hell If You Don’t Vote, Trump Warns Supporters Ahead of US Midterms

US President Donald Trump urged Republican supporters to turn out for the November midterm elections during a convention in Dallas, Texas.

US President Donald Trump has urged his Republican supporters to turn out in large numbers for the November midterm elections, telling them they would “go to hell” if they failed to vote.

Trump made the remark on Thursday while addressing supporters at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, as he sought to rally the party’s base ahead of the November 3 elections.

“You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell,” Trump told the crowd.

He also asked supporters to bring their friends and family to the polls and led the audience in an unusual pledge to vote in the upcoming election.

During the pledge, Trump also told supporters he would “try to cheat like hell,” echoing his repeated allegations that Democrats engage in election cheating. His comments came as Republicans seek to maintain control of Congress in the midterm elections.

Trump used his address to promote what he described as achievements of his administration, including the performance of the stock market, lower prescription drug prices, increased military spending and a reduction in illegal border crossings.

“In 19 months, I’ve delivered on every single promise I’ve made,” Trump said.

He also warned that a Democratic victory in November would reverse what he described as the gains made under his administration.

Trump criticised Democrats over issues including wealth, the oil and gas industry and crime, while urging Republicans to treat the midterm elections as a vote on the direction of the country.

Vice President JD Vance also used the convention to encourage Republicans to protect their majorities in Congress.

“Don’t give the country over to a bunch of crazy people because you happen to disagree with us on a policy issue here or there,” Vance told supporters.

The two-day convention in Dallas was the Republican Party’s first dedicated midterm convention and provided Vance with a prominent platform to rally the party’s base.

Vance’s appearance also drew renewed attention to his position within the Republican Party and speculation over his potential ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential election, although he did not formally announce a presidential campaign.

The November midterm elections will determine whether Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate for the remainder of Trump’s current presidential term.

US Secret Service Investigates Iranian Video Appearing to Threaten Barron Trump

The United States Secret Service has confirmed that it is aware of a video aired by Iran’s state broadcaster that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump.

The nearly three-minute video, reportedly broadcast over the weekend by Iranian state media outlet IRIB, featured an English-language graphic asking, “Where to kill Barron Trump?!” and displayed locations where the president’s son is publicly known to spend time, including Trump Tower in New York.

Toward the end of the video, the narrator appeared to refer to a $10 million reward, saying people were “eagerly waiting to receive our $10 million reward.”

The development has prompted attention from US security authorities, with the Secret Service saying it investigates any material that could be interpreted as a threat against people under its protection.

“The US Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees,” Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring told CNN.

He added that the agency would not discuss specific protective intelligence matters for operational security reasons.

According to a US federal law enforcement source cited by CNN, the broadcast forms part of a wider campaign of videos from Iran targeting President Trump and members of his family.

The source said some of the material has reportedly contained information about the movements of members of the Trump family, alongside suggestions for attacks against them.

Security operations around protected individuals are continuously adjusted based on information gathered by the Secret Service, other US agencies, local law enforcement and international partners, the source said.

The video comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and a history of threats against President Trump following the 2020 US drone strike that killed senior Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.

Iranian hardline media have previously published threats directed at President Trump and other members of his family. However, the latest video appears to be the first reported instance in which Barron Trump has been specifically singled out.

Trump has previously acknowledged threats against his life linked to Iran.

Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey in July, the president said he believed he had been targeted and described those behind the threats as “evil, sick people.”

US authorities have for years warned about potential Iranian efforts to retaliate against Trump over the killing of Soleimani.

The latest development has therefore placed renewed focus on the security of the president and his family, as US authorities assess the nature and credibility of the threat contained in the Iranian broadcast.

Laptop Catches Fire on American Airlines Flight, Passenger Receives Medical Treatment

A passenger received medical treatment after a laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight travelling from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.

The incident occurred on American Airlines Flight 2398 on Friday, with the aircraft reportedly experiencing smoke from a passenger’s device during the landing process.

According to audio obtained by CBS News, the pilot alerted air traffic control to a “cabin fire in the back of the airplane” and said flight attendants were attempting to put it out. The pilot also reported that several passengers may have been burned by the laptop.

“I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop. The laptop is contained about mid-aircraft,” the pilot was heard saying.

The flight subsequently landed safely at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where emergency personnel met the aircraft as part of standard procedures.

American Airlines confirmed that the aircraft landed safely following reports of smoke from a customer’s device and praised the cabin crew for their response.

“One passenger received medical attention on site and was released,” the airline said.

The aircraft was later moved to the gate after landing.

The incident has once again highlighted concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries, which are commonly used in laptops, mobile phones, power banks and other electronic devices carried by passengers.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that lithium batteries can overheat under various circumstances, including when they are damaged, exposed to water, overcharged or improperly packed.

According to the FAA, 58 verified incidents involving lithium batteries and smoke, fire or extreme heat have been recorded so far this year.

The regulator also said that over the past two decades, battery packs have accounted for the highest number of such incidents, while laptops have been involved in 84 recorded cases.

The FAA requires lithium-battery-powered devices and spare batteries to be carried in passengers’ carry-on baggage rather than checked luggage, allowing cabin crew to respond more quickly if a battery begins to overheat or catch fire.

The latest incident comes amid growing concerns within the aviation industry over battery-related fires aboard aircraft.

In May, an EasyJet flight travelling from Egypt to the United Kingdom was diverted to Rome after a power bank was discovered charging inside a passenger’s luggage in the aircraft’s hold. The flight was eventually rescheduled for the following day.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has also warned that power banks are contributing to a growing number of serious incidents on flights around the world, urging passengers to understand the risks associated with lithium batteries.

Aviation authorities continue to advise passengers to follow airline and regulatory requirements when carrying electronic devices and power banks, particularly ensuring that spare lithium batteries and power banks are not placed in checked baggage.

US Air Force Major Jason Watson Detained Again After Criticising Trump in CNN Interview

US Air Force Major Jason Watson, who was arrested last month after calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, has been detained again days after publicly criticising the president in a CNN interview.

Watson was ordered into pretrial confinement on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to a US Air Force spokesperson. He is currently being held at a county facility in Maryland under a military hold.

The Air Force said Watson’s detention followed probable cause supporting allegations of continued misconduct, although authorities have not disclosed the specific allegations against him.

“Based on probable cause to support allegations of continued misconduct, Maj. Watson was ordered into pretrial confinement on Aug. 18, 2026,” the spokesperson said.

The Air Force also stressed that Watson is presumed innocent and will be afforded his rights as his pretrial confinement is reviewed.

Watson’s attorney, Chris Mutimer, said he had not yet spoken with his client but suspected that the major’s recent appearance on CNN may have contributed to the decision to detain him.

Watson spoke with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday, where he strongly criticised Trump and repeated his call for the president to be impeached and removed from office.

“What is happening with President Trump is not normal. He has failed us,” Watson said.

He accused Trump of violating the US Constitution, breaking the law, engaging in corruption and “killing Americans,” saying such conduct should be unacceptable to the public.

Public political dissent by active-duty US military personnel is uncommon because service members are subject to military regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Article 88 of the code criminalises contemptuous words against certain senior US officials, including the president, vice president and members of Congress. The Air Force also distanced itself from Watson’s political statements.

“Maj. Watson’s personal statements do not reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Air Force,” the agency said.

Watson was previously arrested on July 1 on the steps of the US Capitol after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

US Capitol Police said at the time that members of the public could not demonstrate on the steps of the House unless accompanied by a member of Congress.

Police said Watson had been escorted to the steps by a member of Congress, who subsequently left the area.

Watson was wearing his military uniform during the demonstration, despite military regulations prohibiting service members from wearing uniforms while participating in political activities.

However, he had not been charged at the time with an infraction specifically connected to the demonstration.

Speaking to CNN earlier this week, Watson acknowledged that his decision to publicly oppose the administration could come with serious consequences.

“We just have to be willing to accept that we can change what is happening in our country if we’re just willing to pay a price for it,” he said.

He added that he had considered the highest price he was willing to pay for speaking out and had decided to continue making his position known.

The circumstances surrounding Watson’s latest detention remain unclear, as the Air Force has yet to disclose the specific misconduct allegations against him.