Why the bond market’s message on US debt matters for midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government —…
Voters in California governor’s race to decide future of state government
One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday…
Louisiana enacts a new congressional map in bid to add a GOP seat
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana enacted a new map of congressional districts Friday that is designed to…
South Carolina Democrats hold events after redistricting failure
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrats may be in a more celebratory mood than usual as they gather Friday…
California Democrats struggle to decide who to pick in packed governor’s race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in the state wrestling…
Inflation begins to grind on Americans with Trump focused on squeezing Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing…
Rep. Christian Menefee wins a generational primary runoff in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a generational contest between sitting congressmen, freshman Rep. Christian Menefee defeated veteran Rep. Al…
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use a congressional map…
Trump is getting the GOP he wants, but can he win in the midterms?
President Donald Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, most recently endorsing Ken Paxton ahead of…
Trump meets his Cabinet at a precarious moment in Iran talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for…
Most Americans are cutting back even as US markets roar, survey shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined slightly this month as gas prices stayed high and inflation remained…
South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s push for new congressional maps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered…