Politics
Political Sentiment and Policy Updates
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low due to economic anxiety over the conflict with Iran, according to a University of Michigan survey. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie dismissed theories of voter fraud after losing a primary to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said he won’t be asking for a recount and dismissed theories of possible voter tampering after his loss in the Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed GOP candidate Ed Gallrein. “I do not believe I lost due to fraudulent votes, mail-in ballots, hacking, or mistabulated result
2026-05-22 16:50 UTC
The Hill
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low this month as the conflict with Iran spurs anxiety about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers. The university’s Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to a final reading of 44.8 in May, a 5-point decrease from April and
2026-05-22 16:51 UTC