US politics

Republicans bet Musk’s millions can rescue Texas’ Ken Paxton in US Senate race

Texas Attorney-General and Republican US Senate candidate Ken Paxton was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House in 2023 on abuse-of-office allegations but was acquitted by the state Senate.

Trump, in North Carolina, says Republicans will defy midterm odds

US President Donald Trump’s popularity has cratered since he ordered military strikes on Iran in February alongside US ally Israel, triggering a surge in petrol and diesel prices.

US to launch $10.2 billion support programme for farmers to offset diesel costs: Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena in Kansas on Oct 19.

US political money funnels to Indian bots to lure voters

Posters not based in the US were paid US$1 to US$5 for each thousand views to sway an election in the US.

Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as US midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Some 31% of Americans approve of US President Donald Trump’s performance in office, a four-day poll showed, the lowest level in his presidential terms.

Christiane Amanpour says she is leaving CNN after 43 years

British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour poses upon arrival to attend The Albies hosted by The Clooney Foundation of Justice at the Natural History Museum in London on Oct 9.

Meta apologises for ‘No Kings’ Instagram blackout as organisers demand answers

“No Kings” rallies took place on Oct 17 in cities from Seattle and San Diego to Chicago, Atlanta and New York.

Musk says he will gift SpaceX shares to ‘every kid in America’

It is not clear how such share contributions would work, and Elon Musk did not elaborate on his donation plans.

Trump says Washington golf course project to start immediately, despite judge’s order

Golfers walk by piles of logs and debris on the course at East Potomac Golf Links on Oct 18.

Obama defends Ilhan Omar amid Trump administration inquiry

Representative Ilhan Omar has called US President Donald Trump’s focus on her an “unhealthy and creepy obsession”.

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