Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costsPresident Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. This time, the checks are going to more than 20 million seniors, giving them $90 each to help pay for Medicare premiums. It's the latest in a series of such promises ahead of the midterms. Last month, Trump said about 1 million people would get rebates…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →HealthCulturemidterm elections
The Latest: US Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in MissouriThe U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump, dealing a loss to Republicans who are trying to maintain control of the House in the fast-approaching midterm elections. Also, Trump has pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution25d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomymidterm elections
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJon HustedJoe Lombardomidterm elections
The Latest: Trump talks up the economy at a Las Vegas casinoPresident Donald Trump is making a rare appearance in Nevada to sell voters on his handling of the economy against a backdrop of high interest rates, a national housing shortage and gasoline made more expensive by the Iran war. His address on Wednesday comes ahead of November's midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentWesley Bellmidterm elections
Trump heads to battleground Pennsylvania but keep focuses on himself ahead of midterm electionsPresident Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania, for a speech meant to focusing on the economy. Instead, he spent most of the time talking about himself — reliving highlights from his 2024 presidential campaign. Tuesday's visit marked Trump's first major public event outside Washington since signing an interim agreement to end the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentRyan Mackenziemidterm elections