Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey have been hammering home a platform based on affordability messaging in the final campaign stretch.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger is more eager to talk about struggling soybean farmers than President Donald Trump’s attack on American institutions. She plays down the historic nature of her campaign for Virginia governor and avoids making big, bold promises about what she will accomplish if elected.

Plus, Democrats look to their gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia for a boost of momentum.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he saw little scope for accelerated economic growth before Russia’s war on Ukraine ends, climbing down from optimistic forecasts before elections next year.

The Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate, as the government shutdown rages on with no end in sight. Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses how both could impact Americans and the economy as a whole.

Analysts said the stronger-than-expected showing could reflect fear of renewed economic turmoil if the country abandoned Milei's policies.

Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill answer how they would address NJ's business and economic challenges as governor.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday his government would launch a pension top-up, stepping up his political campaign ahead of national elections in 2026. Faced with the weakest economic stretch of his 15-year rule,