Category: Politics
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Prominent Georgia Republican gets 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in Ponzi scheme
NEWNAN, Ga. — A prominent Georgia Republican who ran a Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors said caused losses of more than $76 million to more than 300 victims has been sentenced to spend 15 years in federal prison.Edwin Brant Frost IV, 69,…
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US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit
WASHINGTON — Americans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly, though they remain much higher than last year at this time. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index…
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Neil Young sues for the second time over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’
Rock star Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit on Monday over President Donald Trump’s use of his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” at campaign events — the second time the artist has sued over Trump’s use of his music.In the…
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Ohio Senate and governor’s races both shift to Lean D in new poll
It seems like there are two electorates in these midterms.The first is frustrated with President Donald Trump and ready to reject Republicans. It includes growing numbers of independent, rural and…
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Trump approval ticks up to 32 percent: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating inched up by 1 point from a record low last week, according to a new poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey, released Monday, found 32 percent of U.S. adults support the president’s job performance, while 66 percent…
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Libertarians could spoil Republicans’ chances in the fight for control of the US Senate
DES MOINES, Iowa — Republicans are worried that Libertarian candidates could siphon away votes in some of this year’s most consequential U.S. Senate elections, potentially costing them control of the chamber.It’s a particular concern in Texas,…
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Nickel-and-dimed voters are ready to send politicians the bill
“It’s the economy, stupid.” That simple slogan coined by Democratic strategist James Carville helped propel Bill Clinton to victory over incumbent President George H.W. Bush. In 2026, with the midterm elections…
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Why won’t MPs tax the rich? We asked them – and their answers gave us hope
In John Healey’s first budget this week, we will finally get a sense of the economic policies that will deliver Andy Burnham’s pledge to end neoliberalism. Or will we? Capital gains tax equalised with income tax? Ruled out. A genuine wealth…
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Greens leader proposes $21-a-week tax cut in vow to ‘replace Labor’
The Greens have called for a $21-a-week tax cut for all taxpayers and a welfare boost, in the party’s first major policy launch since its new leader vowed to “replace Labor”.David Shoebridge, whose first weeks in the role have been derailed by…
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Socialist civil war engulfs Los Angeles mayor race
A fight over Israel is fracturing the socialist movement just as it stands within reach of capturing the Los Angeles mayor’s office.Why it matters: The same socialist movement celebrating its ascendancy through New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani…