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Democrats say Trump team fails to protect diplomats in Middle East

The senators said that they expect the State Department to keep them updated on threats facing US diplomats and ramp up work to evacuate them and their families.
The senators said that they expect the State Department to keep them updated on threats facing US diplomats and ramp up work to evacuate them and their families.

California Governor Gavin Newsom publishes memoir as he weighs 2028 US presidential run

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the memoir, Young Man In A Hurry, is about the events that shaped him.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the memoir, Young Man In A Hurry, is about the events that shaped him.

US Democratic Representative Al Green says he confronted Trump over Obama video

US Democratic Representative Al Green, of Texas, holds a "Black People Aren't Apes" sign as President Donald Trump arrives for a State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb 24
US Democratic Representative Al Green, of Texas, holds a "Black People Aren't Apes" sign as President Donald Trump arrives for a State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb 24

Democrats skip Trump speech for ‘People’s State of the Union’

Ppeople attending the "People's State of the Union" event ahead in Washington on Feb 24.
Ppeople attending the "People's State of the Union" event ahead in Washington on Feb 24.

US Justice Department withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim, says top-ranking Democrat

US President Donald Trump Trump has repeatedly said he cut ties with Epstein two decades ago and was not aware of the late financier’s activities.
US President Donald Trump Trump has repeatedly said he cut ties with Epstein two decades ago and was not aware of the late financier’s activities.

US senators back Ukraine ahead of major Trump speech, text shows

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) welcoming US Senators Richard Blumenthal (centre) and Sheldon Whitehouse to Kyiv on Feb 16.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) welcoming US Senators Richard Blumenthal (centre) and Sheldon Whitehouse to Kyiv on Feb 16.

Some cracks appear in Trump coalition before State of the Union

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC on Feb 20, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC on Feb 20, 2026.

Democrats wage populist fight to refund tariffs to US households

The idea of channelling at least a portion of tariff revenue back to American households is a populist cause US President Donald Trump himself has previously championed.
The idea of channelling at least a portion of tariff revenue back to American households is a populist cause US President Donald Trump himself has previously championed.

Democrats demand refunds after US high court tosses Trump tariffs

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the money President Donald Trump’s tariffs had raised came from US voters’ pockets – and should be refunded.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the money President Donald Trump’s tariffs had raised came from US voters’ pockets – and should be refunded.

Some US Democrats to boycott Trump State of the Union speech for Washington rally

US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Feb 24.
US President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union speech to Congress on Feb 24.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.