Democrats hold the advantage in nearly all seven battleground states expected to determine control of the U.S. Senate, according to the final New York Times/Siena University polls before the midterm elections. Maine: Democrat Troy Jackson now leads Republican incumbent Susan ...
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36%, the lowest recorded in any New York Times/Siena national poll, just weeks before the midterm elections. Why it matters: Independent voters are particularly dissatisfied, with more than two-thirds disapproving of Trump’s ...
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $8 billion in economic assistance to farmers struggling with elevated diesel prices. Why it matters: Diesel is a major operating expense for farmers, powering tractors, harvesting equipment ...
President Donald Trump said Monday he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, while escalating his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Why it matters: The potential talks ...
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 31%, the lowest level of either of his presidential terms, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded Monday. Why it matters: Republicans face a challenging political environment just two weeks before voters ...
President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that he has little interest in reaching a deal with Iran, even as his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, continues negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Speaking at a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, Trump ...
President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with new tariffs Wednesday, or potentially restrictions on trade altogether, if the bloc moves forward with plans to make Canada its first-ever “associate member.” Why it matters: The threat adds another potential front ...
President Trump is proposing a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, a massive potential fiscal stimulus at a time when inflation remains one of the economy’s biggest problems. Why it matters: Trump ...
The House overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan spending bill Tuesday that would keep the federal government funded beyond the Sept. 30 deadline, allowing lawmakers to avoid a shutdown just weeks before the midterm elections. Why it matters: The resolution passed 370-48 ...
A majority of American voters say their personal finances have deteriorated since President Trump returned to the White House, another warning sign for Republicans with just 80 days until the midterm elections. Why it matters: Trump returned to office in ...