AP Top Political News at 12:03 p.m. EDT

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdoutsTrump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he's weak onWhat to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats' path forwardThe Latest: Michigan Democratic Senate primary is test between progressives and the establishmentTrump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia and the Western HemisphereMichigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primaryNew talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump saysFBI agents fired over Trump investigation get broad backing in lawsuit against administrationTrump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella'