Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

The U.S. has launched a major military buildup in the Middle East is it threatens Iran with potential military strikes.

President Trump’s advisers want him to lock down a message on the economy that will resonate ahead of the midterms. But Mr. Trump is never one to stay on message.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Tim Reid ROME, Georgia, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump gave the latest in a series of economic speeches in Georgia on Thursday as he seeks to persuade voters he and fellow Republicans have a plan to lower prices ahead of November's midterm congressional elections.

Trump officials are turning up the pressure on colleges to ensure their students repay their federal student loans or risk losing their financial aid.

A recent trademark filing has some state lawmakers wondering if the Trump family is looking to profit off the renaming of the Palm Beach International Airport.

Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address on Feb. 24 starting at 9 p.m. ET. USA TODAY will live stream the event, both on its YouTube Channel and website. It also will be broadcast on all major television networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, NPR and PBS.

Trump visits Georgia to showcase economic efforts and policy agenda as special election looms in Greene's district amid midterm battleground politics.