AP Top Political News at 7:59 a.m. EDT

Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination 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 forwardNew talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump saysTrump says Pirro 'folded like an umbrella' in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism chargesUS companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weaponsAs Blanche's path to confirmation is cleared, Trump's tax audit immunity remains in placeTrump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rulesA federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall th