Electoral races, campaign finance, power and accountability
As deadly Russian strikes leave millions without power, President Trump's decision to suspend sanctions aligns with Putin's interests—and Atlanta's Ukrainian community and national security experts are alarmed.
October 18, 2026
Former President Donald Trump is in Georgia today, underscoring the state's pivotal role in upcoming elections. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the political stakes are high as the visit unfolds.
October 17, 2026
Georgia's record-breaking early voting turnout signals high Democratic enthusiasm heading into the midterms, a trend that could spell trouble for Republicans in the Peach State.
October 17, 2026
Georgia voters are turning out in record numbers for early voting, with turnout nearing 365,000 and signaling strong Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.
October 16, 2026
Georgia voters turned out in record numbers on the first day of midterm early voting, a surge that may foreshadow Democratic momentum and new Republican vulnerabilities in a key battleground.
October 15, 2026
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was left at an empty podium as opponent Rick Jackson skipped the Atlanta Press Club debate, according to TheGrio.
October 14, 2026
A reported diesel agreement between former President Trump and Vladimir Putin is drawing sharp criticism from Congress, and Atlanta observers say the deal could have local economic and security implications.
October 14, 2026
A bipartisan group of senators is demanding the Trump administration immediately halt a plan involving Russian diesel, raising fresh concerns about policy decisions that benefit Moscow. Atlanta's transportation and agriculture sectors could feel the impact.
October 12, 2026
Pope Leo has issued a formal condemnation of the death penalty, as former President Donald Trump reportedly weighs allowing a livestreamed execution, according to U.S. News & World Report. The development reignites debates over capital punishment in Georgia, where executions remain legal.
October 11, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff avoided labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, even as he attacked his Republican challenger for alleged connections to neo-Nazi groups — a tightrope that could energize Atlanta progressives or alienate them.
October 10, 2026
New polling shows Trump voters aren't enthusiastic about the midterms, a trend that could cost Georgia Republicans key races against Democrats like Warnock and Abrams.
October 9, 2026
A new Reuters review reveals that a majority of Republican candidates in competitive midterm races are distancing themselves from former President Trump, signaling deepening GOP anxiety as Atlanta voters prepare to weigh in.
October 8, 2026
New projections show Democrats favored in key midterm Senate races, a national shift that puts Atlanta's metro area at the center of the fight for control of the U.S. Senate.
October 7, 2026
As the next midterm elections approach, political analysts see growing signs of Republican vulnerability, with Georgia emerging as a critical battleground where candidate quality and policy backlash could decide control of Congress.
October 6, 2026
As the U.S. and Russia negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, a reported multi-billion dollar oil deal could hand Moscow a major financial victory—and Atlanta may feel the shockwaves at the pump.
October 4, 2026
A Reuters investigation reveals how false claims of rigged voting machines have spread from Donald Trump's rhetoric into government policy, with dire implications for Atlanta and Georgia voters.
October 3, 2026
Reuters reports a coming Democratic wave could flip traditionally Republican Senate seats, and Atlanta's energized voters are part of the momentum reshaping the national map.
October 2, 2026
A new report by The Telegraph reveals a Russian oligarch paid for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, raising urgent questions about his motives and the depth of Trump-Russia financial ties—concerns that resonate deeply with Atlanta voters focused on national security.
September 30, 2026
As Republicans brace for a difficult midterm cycle, former President Trump's announcement of a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa appears aimed at shifting the narrative—but the move may do little to reverse sagging GOP fortunes in battleground states like Georgia.
September 29, 2026
A U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a Missouri congressional map endorsed by former President Trump signals fresh legal trouble for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
September 27, 2026