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
The Latest: No winner yet in Senate Democratic primary in MichiganMichigan's Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call. The race between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens has been a proxy battle for the party's direction. Tuesday's elections also included a Democratic primary victory by Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell in his rematch against Rep. Cori Bush, who was targeted by the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentWesley Bellmichigan democratic primary results
The Latest: Michigan awaits outcome of fierce Democratic Senate primaryThe Democratic Senate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of the party’s future. El-Sayed is a progressive who’s run against much of the Democratic machine. Stevens has establishment support and millions in funding from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentWesley Bellmichigan senate primary
The Latest: Rep. Wesley Bell fends off primary challenge from Cori Bush in Missouri rematchRep. Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District against former Rep. Cori Bush. The rematch Tuesday offered a test of America’s evolving viewpoints on Israel. Bell was backed by a group affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. The pro-Israeli group also financed his ouster of Bush in the 2024…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentWesley Bellmissouri primary results
