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Trump to campaign in Georgia as Republicans fear election claims could hurt turnout

Trump to campaign in Georgia as Republicans fear election claims could hurt turnout

By Bo Erickson MARIETTA, Georgia, July 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will campaign in Georgia on Wednesday amid Republican concerns that his renewed focus on election fraud claims could hurt the party's chances in one of the country's most competitive Senate races.

Jon Ossoff's Rising Profile Fuels 2028 Presidential Speculation

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is gaining attention as a potential contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. Despite not officially running, his growing national profile and strategic responses to President Trump's attacks have fueled speculation. Ossoff's campaign against Georgia Representative Mike Collins is one of the most competitive Senate races, and his ability to turn political attacks into opportunities has been noted by strategists. His campaign has raised over $57 million, with significant support from small donors, and prediction markets have increased his odds of winning the 2028 nomination.

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: US carries out more strikes on Iran in push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it’s carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

The House has moved to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall’s critical midterm elections

Senator Ossoff and Carter Center Address President Trump's False 2020 Election Claims

Senator Ossoff and Carter Center Address President Trump's False 2020 Election Claims

Senator Jon Ossoff and Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander have publicly responded to President Trump's recent revival of false claims regarding the 2020 election. President Trump has reiterated his unfounded assertions about election fraud, specifically targeting the state of Georgia. In response, Senator Ossoff emphasized the importance of evidence-based scrutiny and reiterated the integrity of Georgia's election process. Paige Alexander, representing the Carter Center, also highlighted the security and fairness of the 2020 election in Georgia, countering the misinformation spread by President Trump. Both figures are advocating for a focus on factual information to maintain public trust in the electoral system.

The Latest: Trump will attend dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

The Latest: Trump will attend dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed

Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Most shoppers do not expect something as simple as a bakery roll to carry a safety risk. But food recalls can sometimes involve products consumers never see in their original packaging. This is especially true of products, which are shipped in bulk to grocery-store bakeries, restaurants, or other ...

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham announces she's running for a full term in her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat

Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey due to software error, governor says

Hundreds of non-citizens voted in New Jersey due to software error, governor says

By Joseph Ax and Doina Chiacu PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 21 (Reuters) - Nearly 400 New Jersey residents who were not U.S. citizens cast ballots after thousands of non-citizens were accidentally registered to vote between 2023 and 2024 due to a software error, Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill said

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

A wave of student loan borrowers have entered default since pandemic-era protections lapsed

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments