https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-spree-of-new-project-announcements-mirrors-the-run-up-to-the-2018-midtermsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-spree-of-new-project-announcements-mirrors-the-run-up-to-the-2018-midtermshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-spree-of-new-project-announcements-mirrors-the-run-up-to-the-2018-midterms#u136292Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:15:27 +0000President Trump has ramped up appearances across the United States to announce a sweep of economic development and industrial projects ahead of the midterm elections. These announcements heavily echo his pitches from the 2018 midterms, featuring major proposals such as the Alaska pipeline, an Oklahoma aluminum plant, Iowa steel, and Philly ships. Trump has also unveiled $54 billion in South Korean investment directed to Alaska, a state currently hosting a tight Senate race. Despite a massive spending blitz from Trump-aligned groups and Elon Musk, the industrial promises face significant tests