Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump's Russian sanctions waiverAsian shares are mixed as the volatility in technology stocks persists. U.S. futures have edged higher ahead of another week of American corporate earnings. A sell-off of technology shares from Asia to Wall Street has recently put downward pressure on stock markets, as investor concerns grow over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22h agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyDonald Trumptrump russian sanctions waiver
Albertans vote on path to independence as Carney fights to keep Canada unitedVoters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity. President Donald Trump’s trade war and threats to make Canada the 51st state have rallied Canadians around their country. Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence. Alberta, home to most of…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpalberta independence vote
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll findsA new AP-NORC/AAPI data poll finds that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald Trump and Republicans as the midterm elections approach. This gives Democrats a substantial edge on major issues like the economy and healthcare. The poll shows that Trump's approval on the economy has…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Trump's new pitch for Republican candidates - they're really good lookingPresident Donald Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates: they’re easy on the eyes. At a Saturday rally in Kentucky, he praised U.S. House candidate Ed Gallrein as "beautiful." Trump also described Ohio Sen. Jon Husted as a "perfect person" and "good-looking guy." Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton hasn't been so lucky, and Democrats aren't…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJon HustedJon Ossoffrepublican rally
Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacksDemocrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate. It’s the culmination of a strategy Democrats launched in the spring, when they began to repeatedly bring up resolutions aimed at ending the war. Now the votes that Republicans took on those…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityDonald Trumpmidterm election campaigns
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to obligePresident Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are doing their best to help his case. Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumpmidterm elections
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground stateDonald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald TrumpJon Ossoffgeorgia midterm rallies
Zelenskyy to meet Burnham in London as Kyiv seeks more help against RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Wednesday. Kyiv and its European allies are working to bolster Ukrainian defenses amid Russia’s increasing attacks and uncertainty over the Trump administration's support. Burnham’s office announced that the U.K. will provide urgent aid to Kyiv,…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →SecurityDonald Trumpukraine russia conflict
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HouseA federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the White House, as the extraordinary case pitting the president against the media makes its way through the legal system. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are likely to succeed on their…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution6d agoWhole story →GovernmentCultureDonald Trumpwhite house press access ruling
