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US midterm elections

Homeland Security official rejects suggestion ICE agents will be at polling stations

A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Trump, facing headwinds at home and abroad, to address State of the Union

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the end of an event to honor \"Angel Families\" who have lost family members to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the end of an event to honor \"Angel Families\" who have lost family members to crimes committed by people in the country illegally, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

As Trump presidency enters second year, his voters share hopes – and concerns

Retiree Joyce Kenney hopes US President Donald Trump makes it easier for law-abiding immigrants to stay in the country, even those who entered illegally.
Retiree Joyce Kenney hopes US President Donald Trump makes it easier for law-abiding immigrants to stay in the country, even those who entered illegally.

Reaction to Trump’s racist post shows he is not always immune to rules of politics

President Trump spoke about the video clip of the Obamas on his social media feed as he travelled on Air Force One on Feb 6.
President Trump spoke about the video clip of the Obamas on his social media feed as he travelled on Air Force One on Feb 6.

The real reason Susie Wiles talked to me 11 times

Susie Wiles’s remarks raised many questions about the Trump White House.
Susie Wiles’s remarks raised many questions about the Trump White House.

Trump amasses $613 million war chest to bolster US midterm chances

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Horizon Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan 27, 2026.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Horizon Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan 27, 2026.

Trump in trouble on immigration, as signature issue turns deadly

Recent polls show voters oppose the often brutal methods of ICE and border control agents.
Recent polls show voters oppose the often brutal methods of ICE and border control agents.

News analysis

A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

In a US election year, can Donald Trump afford to stay hardline on tariffs?

Supporters of US President Donald Trump display flags outside his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan 16.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump display flags outside his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan 16.

Trump’s Venezuela focus frustrates top aides worried about midterm elections

Republicans on Capitol Hill have privately questioned why US President Donald Trump is not more focused on domestic priorities, even as they publicly support his actions overseas.
Republicans on Capitol Hill have privately questioned why US President Donald Trump is not more focused on domestic priorities, even as they publicly support his actions overseas.

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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.