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US Midterm Elections: Democrats Win Control of Senate and House, Ending Republican Control

Democrats have won control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, ending the Republican Party’s control of Congress and handing the opposition greater powers to investigate and oversee President Donald Trump’s administration during the final two years of his

Democrats Regain US Senate Control Flipping Key Republican Strongholds

Democrats regained control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections after securing the four seats needed to take the chamber from Republicans, with results confirming the party’s victory on Tuesday night local time.

US Midterm Elections: Why it matters for Trump and Congress

The United States will hold midterm elections on November 3, when voters will elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and determine which party controls Congress. Although the vote will not decide the presidency, it is being seen as a significant midterm test of public opinion for P

Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day roadmap for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, describing Tehran’s latest offer as unacceptable while speaking to reporters on Saturday. “I reject their proposal,” Trump said in response to questions from journalists. Trump said Iran was

Trump Announces Open-Ended Greenland Security Deal, Limits Sensitive Investment to US and Allies

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States, Denmark and Greenland had reached an agreement enabling Washington to build a significant military presence in Greenland while preventing US adversaries from establishing bases on the Arctic island. Trump said in a Truth Social post t

Direct Talks Underway with Iran, War Nearing End: Trump Claims Again

US President Donald Trump has again said the United States’ war with Iran is “hopefully nearing an end”, while claiming that Iran is interested in reaching a deal. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Wednesday local time.

Canada hits US with counter-tariffs on more than 700 products

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the trade war between Washington and Ottawa escalates, impacting hundreds of products. Qatar based media Al Jazeera reported.

US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban

A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette Vargas call

$40 trillion US debt: Who does Washington owe?

The United States has surpassed $40 trillion debt for the first time in history, according to a Department of the Treasury update on Wednesday. Ballooning debt, especially during President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January last year, has been raising concerns about a looming fiscal

Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth.

US to Impose New 10%-12.5% Tariffs on Bangladesh and 59 Other Trade Partners

The United States will begin imposing new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trade partners, including Bangladesh, from 12:01 a.m. Friday local time, according to CNN, as the Trump administration turns to an alternative legal route after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald T

US limits stays of students and journalists

President Donald Trump's administration finalized rules Thursday that impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country. Under a change that could be implemented as soon as September, foreigne

Trump pays $5 mn to writer for assault, defamation

US President Donald Trump has paid $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found he sexually assaulted and defamed her, a court filing showed Tuesday. "Three years ago, a unanimous nine-person jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll,"

Trump Says US Will Take Control of Hormuz, Seeks 20% Security Fee on Cargo

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge commercial vessels a 20% security fee based on total cargo, saying the money would cover the cost of maintaining security in the strategic waterway. In a post on Truth Social on Mond

President Trump says US will 'completely decimate' Iran if assassinated

US President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Irani

Trump says agreed to talks with Tehran, but ceasefire ‘over’

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that although the previous ceasefire agreement with Iran has formally ended, Washington is prepared in principle to continue diplomatic talks at Tehran’s request. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Iran has requested that ongoing diplomatic discussions

Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon

Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines Monday after a super typhoon with the force of a category-five hurricane hit the US Pacific territories. No casualties had been reported as of early evening, although with treacher

Pope Leo Urges U.S. to Uphold Founding Ideals, Praises Nation's Immigrant Legacy

Pope Leo Urges U.S. to Uphold Founding Ideals, Praises Nation's Immigrant Legacy Pope Leo on Friday praised the United States for its long tradition of welcoming immigrants, calling on Americans to remain faithful to the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence as the country marks its 2

US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to End Birthright Citizenship

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, preserving a constitutional principle that has been in place for more than a century. In a landmark ruling, the court struck down an executive order aimed at restricting automatic citizen

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For the first time since 1973: Senate passes bill ordering Trump to end Iran war

The Senate, the upper house of the US legislature, has passed a resolution ordering President Donald Trump to seek formal congressional authorization to end military action against Iran or continue the war. The resolution was voted down by 50 votes to 48 in the Republican-controlled Senate on Tuesda