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US Democrats push to rein in Trump on Cuba as White House steps up pressure

Democrats Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the US armed forces against Cuba.

Democrats frame Trump ballroom as symbol of Republican disconnect from voters’ affordability woes

US President Donald Trump has already demolished the East Wing of the White House as he forges ahead with the 90,000sq ft ballroom.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); the United States Marshals Service; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall

Anthony James Kazmierczak poses for a Hennepin County Jail booking photograph after his arrest on a charge of third degree assault following an incident at Rep. Ilhan Omar's town hall event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. January 27, 2026 in a combination photograph. Hennepin County Sheriff/Handout via REUTERS

US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake

The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on April 16.

US official says Iran war truce ‘terminated’ hostilities for war powers deadline

An Iranian flag, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

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US court ruling clears Republican path to redraw House districts

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in the rain in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

US Democrats divided on whether removing Trump is a useful midterm message

Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump’s policies, but less Trump

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Palm Beach International Airport, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 24, 2026.

Trump’s election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms: Poll

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

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