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Former US vice-president Kamala Harris returns to US campaign trail with midterms, 2028 in view

If former US vice-president Kamala Harris decides to run again for the White House in 2028, she would likely be among the most high-profile names in what is expected to be a crowded Democratic field.
If former US vice-president Kamala Harris decides to run again for the White House in 2028, she would likely be among the most high-profile names in what is expected to be a crowded Democratic field.

US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East: Sources

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post earlier this week that Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post earlier this week that Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government.

As Trump’s support slips, white evangelicals remain his Republican bedrock

Erik Estep, senior pastor at Village Church, delivering a sermon during a service focusing on the Bible and politics in Blythewood, South Carolina, on Oct 14.
Erik Estep, senior pastor at Village Church, delivering a sermon during a service focusing on the Bible and politics in Blythewood, South Carolina, on Oct 14.

Ohio's working-class voters rethink support for Trump and the Republican Party

Signs in support of the Democratic Party and former US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in front of a home, as early voting begins in Ohio, in Warren, Ohio, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Signs in support of the Democratic Party and former US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in front of a home, as early voting begins in Ohio, in Warren, Ohio, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump policies for rising costs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

US President Donald Trump walks on stage during a campaign event ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
US President Donald Trump walks on stage during a campaign event ahead of the midterms, in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela

Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera waits to enter the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building as he faces trial on charges of illegally lobbying U.S. officials to prevent further economic sanctions against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Former U.S. Congressman David Rivera waits to enter the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building as he faces trial on charges of illegally lobbying U.S. officials to prevent further economic sanctions against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Iran says it receives US response to latest proposal as Washington pulls out of Iraq

People ride on motorcycles as they participate in a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People ride on motorcycles as they participate in a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump’s favourite 2026 campaign target is Biden, nearly 900 mentions and counting

Since Jan 1, US President Donald Trump (right) has called out his predecessor Joe Biden by name at least 890 times, spanning almost 200 events and interviews and around 190 Truth Social posts in 2026.
Since Jan 1, US President Donald Trump (right) has called out his predecessor Joe Biden by name at least 890 times, spanning almost 200 events and interviews and around 190 Truth Social posts in 2026.

Trump administration repeals carbon emission limits for power plants at G-20 meeting

US EPA administrator Lee Zeldin (centre) said the moves will help build new generating infrastructure needed to meet skyrocketing electricity demand.
US EPA administrator Lee Zeldin (centre) said the moves will help build new generating infrastructure needed to meet skyrocketing electricity demand.

US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to implement mail-in voting restrictions

Voters casting their ballots at a polling station during a primary election in Hooksett, New Hampshire, US, on Sept 8.
Voters casting their ballots at a polling station during a primary election in Hooksett, New Hampshire, US, on Sept 8.

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