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US Senate rejects measure seeking to limit Trump's war powers over Iran

The U.S. Senate has narrowly rejected a Democratic-led resolution that sought to require congressional authorization for continued American military operations against Iran, leaving President Donald Trump without the proposed additional restriction on his authority to conduct the conflict. The measure,......

Hegseth faces growing scrutiny from Congress over Pentagon leadership and Iran war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny from members of Congress over his management of the Pentagon, the removal of senior military leaders and the administration’s handling of the war with Iran. The tensions have intensified in recent weeks as lawmakers from both parties......

Trump warns Democrats would “destroy” the country if they regain power

US President Donald Trump has warned his supporters that a Democratic victory in the upcoming congressional elections could undo the policies and achievements of his administration, urging Republican voters to turn out in large numbers. Speaking at a Republican Party conference in Texas, Trump argued......

Trump promises $5,000 payout as questions mount over its cost

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, presenting the proposal as a direct return of economic gains to citizens. Speaking at a Republican Party conference in Dallas......

Could a Democratic victory reshape the US Congress’s approach to Russia?

A Democratic victory in the US congressional midterm elections could alter the balance of power in Washington, but it is unlikely to bring a major shift in lawmakers’ approach to Russia, according to political observers and former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich. Democrats are widely expected to......

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......

US Congress advances bipartisan bill to review Polisario Front’s terrorist designation status

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States Congress has introduced new legislation that could pave the way for an official review of whether the Polisario Front meets the legal criteria to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under US law. The proposed bill calls for a formal......

US lawmakers push for OSCE security meeting to move from Serbia to South Carolina

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is seeking to relocate a major European security meeting from Serbia to South Carolina, highlighting divisions within Washington over relations with the Balkan country and the future location of a key international forum. Republican Representative Joe Wilson is expected......