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House Speaker Mike Johnson draws on faith as he fights to hold the Republican majoritySpeaker Mike Johnson says he believes Republicans will hold on to their House majority on Election Day and defy a surge of Democratic momentum in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. The Louisiana Republican spoke with The Associated Press during a campaign swing through Maine. Johnson said he's seeing big crowds that remind him of 2024, when…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →
GovernmentMike Johnsonmidterm elections
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interestPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution5d agoWhole story →
SecurityEconomyLindsey Grahamrussia sanctions delay
Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip thereThe primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump’s…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →
CultureGovernmentLindsey Grahamsouth carolina senate race
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the 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. In this rough-and-tumble corner of northwest Louisiana, the legislation can be…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →
SecurityEconomyMike Johnsonnovember election
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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
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The Latest: Trump says EU allowing Canada as associate member could be a ‘hostile act’President Donald Trump suggested that the European Union allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections, but not without a scathing rebuke from…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
SecurityEconomyThomas MassieMike Johnsoneu canada associate membership dispute
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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentSpeaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections. But not without a scathing rebuke Wednesday from Republican Rep. Thomas Massie for all the unfinished business. Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to release more files…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
SecurityGovernmentThomas MassieMike Johnsonhouse recesses for midterms
Iowa Republicans in battleground House races vote to halt the Iran warTwo House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. One of them, Rep. Zach Nunn, recently campaigned alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nunn and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks voted with five…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
SecurityGovernmentMariannette Miller-Meeksiran war powers vote
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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
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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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
SecurityJusticeTed 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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
EducationCultureTed Cruzcollege sports act push
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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
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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-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
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Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaSen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028. It all comes after Fetterman repeatedly criticized Democrats in media appearances while backing some of President…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →
CultureGovernmentDonald TrumpJohn ThuneDavid McCormickpennsylvania senate dynamics
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in IowaDemocrat Christina Bohannan is making a third attempt to win a congressional seat in Iowa's 1st District. She lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in 2022 and 2024. Bohannan is focusing on rural areas she previously lost, hoping to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity and economic issues. She's fighting attempts to caricature her as a…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →
GovernmentMariannette Miller-Meeksiowa us house race
Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues. The summit, held Wednesday, included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Pennsylvania Sen. David McCormick. Trump said the gathering will generate $10 billion in promised investments from defense…
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3mo agoWhole story →
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