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US midterm elections

Party over purity: US voters unlikely to turn backs on troubled candidates, poll finds

A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
A person enters the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer and Joe Thomas during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer and Joe Thomas during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Trump’s redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina

People march at a rally against US redistricting efforts, outside the state capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama, on May 16, 2026.
People march at a rally against US redistricting efforts, outside the state capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama, on May 16, 2026.

Republican revolt over Trump ‘weaponisation’ fund stalls ICE funding vote

The Senate walked away from the planned vote, delaying it at least until June.
The Senate walked away from the planned vote, delaying it at least until June.

Vance or Rubio for 2028? The White House briefing room edition

US Vice-President J.D. Vance (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (right) are seen as contenders for the 2028 Republican nomination.

Abortion pill lawsuit leaves Trump silent, and in a political bind

Mifepristone is the first pill taken in a two-drug medication abortion regimen that has become the method used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States.
Mifepristone is the first pill taken in a two-drug medication abortion regimen that has become the method used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the United States.

Trump revenge tour rolls into Kentucky primary showdown

Attendees during a campaign event for Republican Congressional candidate for Kentucky, Ed Gallrein, ahead of a primary election in Hebron, Kentucky, on May 18.
Attendees during a campaign event for Republican Congressional candidate for Kentucky, Ed Gallrein, ahead of a primary election in Hebron, Kentucky, on May 18.

Fervent and fake: High-glam AI avatars boost Trump ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump himself has posted on his Truth Social platform a video of an AI avatar that pushed unfounded allegations against California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
US President Donald Trump himself has posted on his Truth Social platform a video of an AI avatar that pushed unfounded allegations against California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.

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