Politics

Grocery taxes, Everton Blair and campaign spouses

A look at the politics stories you might have missed this week.
Updated Feb 18, 2026

We’re 60 days from the midterms. President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to overhaul mail-in ballots. But Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office is advising county election officials to continue with existing procedures.

Now, here’s a look at some stories you might have missed this week.


The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image. (Treasury Department/AP graphic)
The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump's image. (Treasury Department/AP graphic)

1. Dollars and cents

“Follow the money,” Deep Throat supposedly told The Washington Post Watergate reporters (at least, he did in the movie.) We took his advice this week.

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From left, U.S. Rep. Everton Blair, joined by his mother, Fiona Blair, and father, Everton Blair Sr., for his swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker Mike Johnson. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
From left, U.S. Rep. Everton Blair, joined by his mother, Fiona Blair, and father, Everton Blair Sr., for his swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker Mike Johnson. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

2. Power dynamics

Let’s check in on the people in power at the state Legislature, Congress and the courthouse.

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(Photo illustration/AJC | Getty Images)
(Photo illustration/AJC | Getty Images)

3. Political trends

Here’s a look at what’s driving politics in Georgia as the midterms approach.

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Looking ahead

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