Skip to main content
KnowGovUnderstand. Power. Act.
← Data Lab

The Library

New

Every story we've collected, grouped by story. Search it, filter it, go deep.

16 articles, grouped into stories

Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchersPresident Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts. Trump is visiting Grand Island, a conservative area, as part of what he says is a 32-day campaign blitz. Ricketts is running for his first full six-year term. He's facing an unexpectedly competitive race with independent candidate Dan Osborn, who is backed by…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution18h agoWhole story →
Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska. He made the announcement in the Oval Office on Wednesday, flanked by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a tough reelection race in the state. It was the second time this week that Trump has sought to elevate Senate candidates in states he…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by CongressPresident Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress. The White House announced the move on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. The Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on “the most harmful government spending.”…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution10d agoWhole story →
Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meetingAsian shares are mostly advancing as investors monitor updates ahead of the expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington. U.S. futures are also higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday that the U.S. had “a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →
Trump shattered Canada’s old US relationship. Carney is building a new one in EuropeCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is urgently trying to reduce dependence on the United States as President Donald Trump uses tariffs and economic pressure against America’s longtime ally. Carney has embraced the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member. He is pushing new trade, investment and security ties with Europe…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine warPresident Donald Trump has signed a major sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key sectors of its economy. The move aims to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine. The bill also serves as a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump. The legislation passed with large bipartisan support…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution17d agoWhole story →
House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to TrumpThe House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who spent more than a year working on it. The bill…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution19d agoWhole story →
Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demandsThe Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands. An increase in the Fed’s rate, currently about 3.6%, isn’t guaranteed but most analysts and economists expect a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortageU.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage. Trump spoke on Sunday on the sidelines of the Irish Open after diesel prices in the U.S. hit record highs. His comments came hours after large-scale drone strikes overnight…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →
House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertainThe House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had worked with colleagues for more than a year to get it enacted. The Senate passed the bill by a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →
The Latest: Vance plays to the Republican base on the final day of the midterm conventionRepublicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention. Their aim is to highlight President Donald Trump’s influence and boost enthusiasm among GOP voters ahead of November’s midterm election. Both Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the gathering late Thursday evening. Speakers at the two-day event have…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution25d agoWhole story →
The Latest: Republicans honor Charlie Kirk before Vance and Trump speak on Day 2 of conventionRepublicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention. Their aim is to highlight President Donald Trump’s influence and boost enthusiasm among GOP voters ahead of November’s midterm election. Both Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the gathering late Thursday evening. Speakers at the two-day…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution25d agoWhole story →
Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash at Republicans' midterm conventionPresident Donald Trump has pledged $5,000 to every American if Republicans hold onto Congress in the midterms while slamming Democrats as extremists during night one of the Republican midterm convention. He also defended the war in Iran and did not provide details on how his cash pledge would work. Trump on Wednesday in Dallas emphasized making the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution26d agoWhole story →
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. This promise, made at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, could cost over $1 trillion. Trump likens the payments to corporate dividends, citing economic success. However, the plan would further…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution26d agoWhole story →
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues. Over Labor Day weekend, Trump and the White House shared memes showing him as a superhero and other fantastical figures. These images contrast sharply with reality, where many Americans find life unaffordable and question the Iran…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution27d agoWhole story →
China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% on strong demand for autos and high tech goodsChina has reported that its exports accelerated in August, jumping 25% from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods, its customs agency said Tuesday. The data came ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, set for late September, though Beijing has not yet confirmed the exact date for the…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution28d agoWhole story →