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US Congress members visit Denmark to support Greenland in face of Trump threats

A bipartisan US congressional delegation arriving at the Parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Jan 16.
A bipartisan US congressional delegation arriving at the Parliament building in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Jan 16.

US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela in war powers vote

Democratic US Senator Tim Kaine (centre) speaking to the media after the Jan 8 vote,  alongside US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (left) and Democratic US Senator Adam Schiff.
Democratic US Senator Tim Kaine (centre) speaking to the media after the Jan 8 vote,  alongside US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (left) and Democratic US Senator Adam Schiff.

US Health Dept to freeze $12.8 billion in funding to 5 democratic states

US President Donald Trump had foreshadowed a freezing of funds for some of the states, vowing on Jan 4 to cut welfare money for a few states.
US President Donald Trump had foreshadowed a freezing of funds for some of the states, vowing on Jan 4 to cut welfare money for a few states.

Ex-US V-P nominee Tim Walz ends Minnesota reelection run

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the storm over fraud allegations – and the partisan fights they have fuelled – made it impossible to campaign effectively while governing.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the storm over fraud allegations – and the partisan fights they have fuelled – made it impossible to campaign effectively while governing.

New York Magazine put Mayor Mamdani’s team on its cover. One aide was erased.

Most news organisations have guidelines that forbid digitally altering photography to remove people from pictures.
Most news organisations have guidelines that forbid digitally altering photography to remove people from pictures.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, at inauguration, vows to govern ‘audaciously’

Mr Zohran Mamdani waves after delivering his inaugural address following his public swearing-in at City Hall in New York on Jan 1.
Mr Zohran Mamdani waves after delivering his inaugural address following his public swearing-in at City Hall in New York on Jan 1.

News analysis

Why does the Democratic Party not love Zohran Mamdani?

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (R) celebrates alongside his wife Rama Duwaji during an election night event on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (R) celebrates alongside his wife Rama Duwaji during an election night event on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

American Evolution

Did the Trump bet pay off? Some Texas Democrats sense an opening ahead of the midterms

Rio Grande city is the seat of Starr county in south Texas.
Rio Grande city is the seat of Starr county in south Texas.

Trump urges release of any Epstein files naming Democrats

A view of drawers and framed photos, including of US President Donald Trump, in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home.
A view of drawers and framed photos, including of US President Donald Trump, in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan home.

Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at ‘radical left scum’

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the opposition a day after Commerce Department data showed the economy had grown by 4.3 per cent in the third quarter.
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the opposition a day after Commerce Department data showed the economy had grown by 4.3 per cent in the third quarter.

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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.