College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the SenateLegislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate. The Senate voted Tuesday to consider the bill, a significant step forward as senators from both parties have made the legislation a priority. The bill aims to put guardrails around escalating spending in college sports as the industry struggles to adapt to a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →CommerceEducationTed Cruzcollege sports bill vote
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedyThe loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators. They want more action now to ensure other families won’t be left clutching memories instead of each other. Several of the victims’ families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildTed Cruzmidair collision reforms
Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsProponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks. The bill aims to regulate escalating spending in college sports as schools can now pay players. Major conferences, Senate leadership and President Donald Trump support the bipartisan bill, but it faces…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentTed Cruzcollege sports act push
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences. Names like Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis are frequently mentioned, but no clear favorite emerges. Some attendees say their decision hinges on Trump’s…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution27d agoWhole story →GovernmentRon DeSantisTed CruzDonald Trumprepublican convention
The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primaryPrimary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin. Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won Minnesota’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary over centrist U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in the latest moderate-vs.-progressive contest in the Democratic Party. In the race for governor, state…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAmy KlobucharAngie Craigprimary election results
Minnesota's Democratic primary for Senate is another proxy fight between progressive, moderate wingsThe Democratic Party's internal battle is heating up in Minnesota. Voters were deciding Tuesday between centrist Rep. Angie Craig and progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for a U.S. Senate seat. The race comes amid President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which led to fatal shootings by federal officers of two protesters. Sen. Amy Klobuchar won the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAmy KlobucharAngie Craigminnesota senate primary
The Latest: Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey GrahamPrimary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin. Minnesota voters will settle a moderate-versus-progressive Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday between centrist U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. In the race for governor, Mike Lindell, known…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAmy KlobucharAngie Craigprimary elections
The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s directionPrimary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin. Minnesota voters will settle a moderate-versus-progressive Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday between centrist U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. In the race for governor, Mike Lindell, known…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentAngie CraigAmy Klobucharprimary elections
