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US Democratic Party

Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters: Poll

Republicans hold a greater advantage with older voters, who are more likely to turn out during non-presidential years.
Republicans hold a greater advantage with older voters, who are more likely to turn out during non-presidential years.

Troop pay, Ukraine and social issues: US Congress takes up the 2026 NDAA defence Bill

The 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, is a nearly US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) Bill setting policy for the Pentagon.
The 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, is a nearly US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) Bill setting policy for the Pentagon.

US Supreme Court conservatives poised to back Trump in FTC firing case

The US Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has backed the US president in a series of cases.
The US Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has backed the US president in a series of cases.

Democrats call for releasing classified video of deadly boat attacks

A vessel burns in this still image taken from a video released Sept 15, depicting an alleged strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel.
A vessel burns in this still image taken from a video released Sept 15, depicting an alleged strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel.

Trump pardons US Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife

In 2024, Mr Cuellar and his wife were indicted for  allegedly accepting close to US$600,000 (S$770,000) in bribes.
In 2024, Mr Cuellar and his wife were indicted for  allegedly accepting close to US$600,000 (S$770,000) in bribes.

‘Colossal and costly mistake’: US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is among a group of Democrats who oppose military action against Venezuela.
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is among a group of Democrats who oppose military action against Venezuela.

Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of using FBI to ‘intimidate’ them

US President Donald Trump initially accused the group of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.”
US President Donald Trump initially accused the group of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.”

Trump redistricting gamble teeters as Democrats gain ground

Voters look at a map to understand the new redistricting maps approved by Texas lawmakers for the 2026 midterm elections, in Houston, Texas, on Aug 27.
Voters look at a map to understand the new redistricting maps approved by Texas lawmakers for the 2026 midterm elections, in Houston, Texas, on Aug 27.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 21, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) welcoming US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Kyiv on Nov 20.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) welcoming US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Kyiv on Nov 20.

Trump floats death penalty for ‘seditious’ Democrats

US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic lawmakers of sedition after they posted a video on X urging the military to refuse illegal orders.
US President Donald Trump accused the Democratic lawmakers of sedition after they posted a video on X urging the military to refuse illegal orders.

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