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US Republican Party

Wins by religious Democrats break Republican grip on faith in politics

US Senator-elects Abdul El-Sayed (left) and Adam Hamilton arrive at the US Capitol Visitor Center in Washington on Nov 9.
US Senator-elects Abdul El-Sayed (left) and Adam Hamilton arrive at the US Capitol Visitor Center in Washington on Nov 9.

Trump says US does not ‘need’ Iran deal, directs Vance to focus on domestic corruption

US President Donald Trump (left) and Vice-President J.D. Vance taking part in a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 11, in Arlington, Virginia.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Vice-President J.D. Vance taking part in a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 11, in Arlington, Virginia.

Democrat Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat, becomes state’s first black senator since 1874

Scott Colom, 43, will become the Southern state’s first black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the US Civil War.
Scott Colom, 43, will become the Southern state’s first black senator since the Reconstruction era that followed the US Civil War.

Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address

US President Donald Trump (left) and Vice-President J.D. Vance saluting during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia., on Nov 11.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Vice-President J.D. Vance saluting during the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia., on Nov 11.

‘America copied us’: Malaysian politicians try to ride on blue wave after Democrats’ midterms win

Malaysian opposition leader and Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin (centre, left) embracing Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi.
Malaysian opposition leader and Wawasan president Hamzah Zainudin (centre, left) embracing Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi.

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth

The chamber voted 211 to 204 in favour of a motion to refer the impeachment charges to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee.
The chamber voted 211 to 204 in favour of a motion to refer the impeachment charges to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee.

US consumer prices rise above expectations in October

Inflation is running well above the US central bank’s 2% target
Inflation is running well above the US central bank’s 2% target

Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce and sabotage

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at a press briefing on Nov 10.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth at a press briefing on Nov 10.

Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump’s Iran war: Poll

Many Americans appear concerned that Democrats will use their new power to launch legal proceedings against US President Donald Trump.
Many Americans appear concerned that Democrats will use their new power to launch legal proceedings against US President Donald Trump.

Trump vows comeback as bitter showdown with US Congress looms

Hundreds of people march through midtown Manhattan during a protest rally in support of democracy and against the policies of the Trump administration on Nov 07, 2026, in New York City.
Hundreds of people march through midtown Manhattan during a protest rally in support of democracy and against the policies of the Trump administration on Nov 07, 2026, in New York City.

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