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Trump urges Senate to end seasonal clock changes across the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing the Senate to move quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how Americans keep time, calling for daylight saving time to remain in place throughout the year. Trump urged senators on Wednesday to approve the measure as soon as possible, arguing that......

Trump prepares to deploy campaign funds to support Republicans in the midterm elections

President Donald Trump is preparing to use a significant portion of the political funds raised by his campaign network to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces increasingly competitive races for control of Congress. Trump has indicated that funds held......

Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger

Hawaii voters are set to weigh a familiar question confronting Democrats across the United States: whether to retain an experienced incumbent or hand the nomination to a younger candidate demanding a sharper shift to the left. The contest in Hawaii's Honolulu-based congressional district pits Democratic......

A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency

President Donald Trump is facing growing political and economic challenges as his second term enters a difficult phase, with declining approval ratings, disputes over tariffs, foreign policy pressures and internal disagreements creating a more complicated political landscape ahead of the midterm elections. Recent......

Trump says administration’s record will help Republicans in U.S. midterm elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the Republican Party will perform strongly in the upcoming congressional midterm elections, arguing that his administration’s record on the economy and domestic policy will strengthen the party’s electoral prospects despite historical......

Federal appeals court halts White House ballroom project backed by Donald Trump

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a suspension of construction work on the proposed White House ballroom championed by President Donald Trump, ruling that the project cannot proceed without the required congressional authorization. The decision represents a legal setback for the administration's......

Trump warns Senate rules debate could reshape future Republican presidencies

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that changes to long-standing Senate procedures could significantly alter the balance of American politics, arguing that the Republican Party's future could be at risk if Democrats gain greater legislative control. Speaking in a recent interview, Trump......

US Senate committee approves contempt referral against Anthony Fauci

A U.S. Senate committee has voted to recommend that former senior public health official Anthony Fauci be held in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly declined to answer lawmakers' questions during a recent hearing examining the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The......

Estimated cost of Trump’s proposed naval fleet rises significantly

New government estimates indicate that the projected cost of President Donald Trump's proposed next-generation naval fleet could be substantially higher than originally anticipated, raising fresh debate over defense spending, military modernization, and the long-term affordability of large-scale......