In Mike Johnson's district, political mood is mixed for party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy.Hartford Courant7d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentMike Johnsonmidterm election campaign
Trump to travel to Ohio to stump for Husted in competitive challengePresident Donald Trump plans to visit Ohio on Saturday in support of Sen. Jon Husted as the Republican tries to fend off a competitive challenge from Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown.Hartford Courant7d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon Hustedohio senate campaign
Talarico calls for fuel-tax break, end to Iran war in push to cut Texans’ costsCARROLLTON, Texas – With regular gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, Democratic Senate contender James Talarico on Saturday called for suspending federal fuel taxes and ending the war in Iran to help lower costs for Texans. Talarico made affordability the focus of his appearance at a Carrollton gas station as Republican groups backing Attorney General Ken…Hartford Courant7d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyfuel tax debate
Trump, irked by reporting, announces Florida rallies to boost Byron DonaldsMIAMI — President Donald Trump on Saturday condemned reports that Florida’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds distanced himself from the president by pulling prominent reference to his endorsement from the campaign’s website — and touted upcoming rallies in Florida to boost Donalds. “Two Rallies are already scheduled in Florida for Byron…Hartford Courant7d agoWhole story →GovernmentByron Donaldsflorida gubernatorial campaign
