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US midterm elections

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.

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

Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections

n his speech, US President Donald Trump appeared to recognise his need to appeal to voters on economic issues.
n his speech, US President Donald Trump appeared to recognise his need to appeal to voters on economic issues.

US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.
People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.

Virginia backs new voting map in redistricting fight with Trump

Voters attend an Arlington Democrats redistricting vote watch party during a special election in Arlington, Virginia, on April 21.
Voters attend an Arlington Democrats redistricting vote watch party during a special election in Arlington, Virginia, on April 21.

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.

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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.