DNC announces frontrunner cities and date for 2028 convention, will not hold midterm convention

The Democratic National Committee is focusing on five cities to potentially host the party’s next presidential nominating convention in 2028, while officials have also decided against holding a similarly styled event ahead of this fall’s midterm elections.  The decision comes as Republicans have moved towards holding a midterm convention later this year in a twist … Read more

Trump portrays a “winning” America: Will that translate into GOP midterm votes?

President Donald Trump emphasized domestic issues – starting with the economy and immigration – in a State of the Union address that cast America as successfully recovering from a series of crises and approaching its 250th anniversary stronger than ever. The impetus Tuesday night was clear: November’s midterm elections loom large, with President Trump’s Republican … Read more

Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will use Tuesday’s State of the Union to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela. The Republican hopes … Read more