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In Phoenix, Trump eyes lower petrol prices and frets about the midterms

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.
US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.

US House Republicans narrowly block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The US Republican Party has rallied behind US President Donald Trump's support for Israel.
The US Republican Party has rallied behind US President Donald Trump's support for Israel.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

Burnt-out vehicles at the site of a car repair shop and dealership damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Burnt-out vehicles at the site of a car repair shop and dealership damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Two congressmen resign as US House braces for rare expulsions amid sexual misconduct scandals

US Representative Eric Swalwell speaking at the Capitol in Washington, on Jan 22, 2026. He has suspended his campaign for governor over sexual misconduct allegations.
US Representative Eric Swalwell speaking at the Capitol in Washington, on Jan 22, 2026. He has suspended his campaign for governor over sexual misconduct allegations.

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

US House Oversight chairman vows hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump’s speech

US First Lady Melania Trump said on April 9 that public hearings were needed for victims of later sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to tell their stories under oath.
US First Lady Melania Trump said on April 9 that public hearings were needed for victims of later sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to tell their stories under oath.

US Democrats fail in bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

A move by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to pass a war powers resolution was blocked by US President Donald Trump's Republicans.
A move by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to pass a war powers resolution was blocked by US President Donald Trump's Republicans.

What it would take for Democrats to win the US Senate

The US Capitol in Washington.
The US Capitol in Washington.

White House aide Stephen Miller is still pursuing his immigration agenda, but more quietly

The California National Guard controls crowds in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025.
The California National Guard controls crowds in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025.

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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.