Trump targets three close Senate races in Western states swing

Donald Trump will campaign in three western states over the next week, going to the mat in a bid to maintain or possibly increase the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Trump's western swing will take him to Missoula, Mont., on Oct. 18; Mesa, Ariz., on Oct. 19; and Elko, Nev., on Oct. 20, White House officials said.

Despite gloom, airshow soars on

Despite the gloomy and rainy weather, the 17th annual Apple Valley Airshow pulled in thousands of visitors with a stunning lineup of aircraft on Saturday. Members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps were on hand protecting the planes, aiding with crowd control and helping in any way they could, said Cadet Technical Sergeant Nelson Rojas.

Ten must-see Usda Fas reports

As the global produce community comes together in Orlando at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit, let me rank the top ten reports from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service this year. If you are not familiar with the USDA FAS, the agency issues Global Agricultural Information Network reports that provide market intelligence from global growing regions and U.S. export markets.

A Court Victory Heals All Wounds: Trump Calls McConnell ‘the…

President Trump on Saturday anointed Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, as "the greatest leader in history," an exchange that underscored how an often contentious dynamic has been smoothed by Republicans' success in seating Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and a host of other conservative judges on the nation's courts. The praise, offered during a boisterous rally in the state Mr. McConnell represents, was delivered with Trumpian flair.

Conn. Republicans unite, but keep distance from Trump

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton both introduced Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski at the rally and endorsed the nominee's blinkered view of the campaign as revolving around a single issue -his supply-sider's approach to slashing taxes to stimulate economic growth. less Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton both introduced Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Stefanowski at the rally and endorsed the nominee's blinkered view of the campaign as revolving around a single issue -his ... more Matthew Corey, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, taunted Sen. Chris Murphy, the Democrat seeking a second term, for refusing to debate him more than once.

Voter Enthusiasm Shifting Democratic In Wake Of Kavanaugh Fight?

The first poll taken in the wake of the Kavanaugh nomination fight suggests the voter enthusiasm gap is shifting toward Democrats. One of the first polls taken in the wake of the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh appears to show that Democrats are more highly motivated to vote than Republicans as a result of the confirmation fight: Republicans are touting the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as rocket fuel for the GOP grass roots in next month's midterm elections, but it's Democrats who appear more energized by the nomination fight, according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll .

Alabama Is Declared Disaster Area For FEMA Assistance. More Details To Follow

In response to Governor Kay Ivey's request on October 11th, President Donald Trump approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for the state of Alabama, as a result of Hurricane Michael. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program will provide assistance under category B to Alabama counties.

Trump rallies in Kentucky after meeting with freed pastor

President Trump is visiting Richmond, Kentucky, Saturday evening to rally for Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who is facing an uphill re-election battle against Democrat Amy McGrath. Mr. Trump is traveling to Kentucky after meeting with pastor Mr. Trump welcomed Brunson back to the United States Saturday afternoon with a meeting at the White House.

Democracy and Institutional Design II: A (Very) Basic Definition of Democracy

Almost a year ago , I started what I intended to be an ongoing series of posts entitled "Democracy and Institutional Design" and I started with Part I that looked at a general discussion of government and a very basic sketch of regime design. My ultimate goal, apart from trying to increase general understanding of the topic, was to explain why I spend so much time arguing about the lack of democratic quality of US institutions and why I think this is a real problem, not just an abstract or theoretical one.

Mourners pack funeral for 8 of 20 killed in NY limo crash

A unity urn with cremated ashes of Adam Jackson and Abigail Jackson is set in place as friends and family prepare for a funeral mass at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam, N.Y., for eight of the 20 people killed in last Saturday's fatal limousine crash in Schoharie, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Kamala Harris planning Iowa campaign trip

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California has scheduled her first campaign trip to Iowa before Election Day, stoking speculation about a potential 2020 presidential campaign. The first-term senator plans stops on Oct. 22-23 in what will be her first visit to nation's leadoff presidential caucus state since she was elected in 2016.