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Trump and Republicans face mounting pressure ahead of US midterm elections

With the 2026 US midterm elections approaching, President Donald Trump and the Republican Party are facing a combination of political and economic pressures that could affect the party’s efforts to retain its congressional majorities. Recent reporting has highlighted voter concerns over high energy......

Americans across party lines call for greater human control over AI

Americans are increasingly concerned about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, with voters from both major political parties expressing strong support for keeping the technology under human oversight and protecting workers from its potential consequences. A new survey by The Associated......

Trump approval rebounds slightly as Democrats gain ground ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump has seen a modest improvement in his approval rating after reaching a record low, but a new Reuters poll suggests that Democrats are gaining momentum among voters ahead of the upcoming congressional elections. The survey found that 35% of Americans approve of Trump's performance......

Trump’s $1.2 trillion payout proposal catches Republicans off guard

President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide a $5,000 payment to every American adult has caught senior Republicans by surprise, raising questions over the cost, funding and economic consequences of the plan ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The proposed initiative, which could cost around......

Pentagon excludes Democrats from classified briefings, sparking congressional backlash

The Pentagon has come under growing criticism after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly excluded Democratic lawmakers from classified briefings concerning the administration’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. The decision has raised concerns among members of Congress over established......

Trump’s approval rating falls to a new low as midterm elections approach

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33%, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll, marking one of the weakest levels recorded during his current term as the November midterm elections draw closer. The survey found that 62% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s performance,......

US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination

The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the country's new attorney general, formally elevating Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to lead the Department of Justice. The confirmation passed by 50 votes to 49 on Saturday, bringing an end to a difficult nomination process that exposed divisions......

Trump calls for end to Senate filibuster to secure Republican future

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Republican senators to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing that ending the procedural rule is essential to preserving the Republican Party's political strength and advancing its legislative agenda. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Republican......

US Senate moves closer to a key vote on the CLARITY Act for cryptocurrency regulation

The US Senate is preparing for a potentially decisive vote on the CLARITY Act, a major legislative proposal aimed at establishing clearer rules for the cryptocurrency and digital asset industry. The legislation is expected to face a vote next week, placing the future of US crypto regulation at the center......