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Ralph Norman launches Senate bid in South Carolina after Lindsey Graham’s death

Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced plans to run for the United States Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Norman confirmed his intention to seek the seat during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, positioning himself as a candidate......

Democratic lawmakers criticize US policy toward Cuba after congressional visit

A group of Democratic members of the United States Congress has criticized Washington's current policy toward Cuba, arguing that recent measures have worsened the island's humanitarian and economic challenges. The lawmakers made their remarks after a multi-day visit to Cuba, where they met......

US Congress briefed on Iran talks amid ongoing diplomatic tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the administration of President Donald Trump does not operate under any illusion regarding the difficulty of negotiations with Iran, stressing that Washington will judge Tehran based on its actions rather than official statements. His remarks came during......

US Congress advances bill to cut fertilizer tariffs

The United States Congress has moved forward with a legislative proposal aimed at removing countervailing duties on imported phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Identical versions of the bill were introduced in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, signaling coordinated political momentum......

US lawmakers propose bill to ban Chinese humanoid robots in government

Two U.S. senators, Tom Cotton and Chuck Schumer, plan to introduce the American Security Robotics Act, aimed at prohibiting the federal government from purchasing or operating humanoid robots produced by Chinese companies. The proposed legislation would also block federal funding related to these robots,......

US Congress unveils bill to classify Polisario as a terrorist group

The US Congress has officially published the text of a bipartisan bill introduced in June by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. The proposed legislation builds a case for designating the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its links to Hezbollah and Iran, as well as its destabilizing......

US Congress bans WhatsApp to protect digital sovereignty

On June 23, 2025, the United States Congress issued an official directive through the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to prohibit the use of WhatsApp on all government-issued devices used by members and staff. The ban applies to smartphones, laptops, and access via WhatsApp......

Mike Johnson Secures House Speaker Role After Intense Negotiations

Republican Mike Johnson, representing Louisiana, retained his position as Speaker of the US House of Representatives following a contentious and closely watched vote. The victory, which cements Republican leadership in Congress, comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office later this......

Hamas Decries Netanyahu’s US Congress Address as 'Deceptive'

In a contentious speech to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to persist in the war on Gaza, declaring, "we will win," yet he failed to outline specific strategies for concluding the conflict or securing the release of hostages. Hamas has vehemently criticized......