US politics

Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs

An Iranian flag flying above a poster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran. Observers say the Trump administration faces an uphill battle to permanently lift Iran sanctions.

Texas state school board approves mandated reading list including Bible passages

The Republican-dominated board approved the reading lists for over 5 million public school students beginning in 2030.

Could Michelle Obama run for US president in 2028?

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama would be a formidable candidate, but she has said she will not run for presidency.

Trump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 25: Algae is seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. Workers continue to clean algae from the reflecting pool amid an increased law enforcement presence after claims made by President Trump that vandalism was the cause of the damage. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton to plead guilty in classified info case

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the US District Court for the District of Maryland on June 26.

US V-P Vance says Nixon Watergate scandal would not end a modern presidency

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he shares several things in common with former president Richard Nixon “at a personal level”.

Trump to mark US’ 250th anniversary at Mount Rushmore

A 2020 photo shows US President Donald Trump arriving for Independence Day events at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in Keystone, South Dakota.

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

US Senator Bill Cassidy leaving the Senate Chamber for a meeting with President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill on June 24.

Trump refuses to sign landmark housing Bill, heaps pressure on Republicans

epa13061504 US President Donald J. Trump speaks as he arrives for a Senate Republican luncheon meeting, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. Before attending the meeting with Senate Republicans, President Trump abruptly cancelled a signing ceremony for a housing bill and instead demanded passage of a separate bill to tighten voter registration rules. EPA/GRAEME SLOAN

Italy seeks to mend ties with the US after Trump-Meloni blowout

What had begun as an effusive relationship between President Donald Trump (right) and Premier Giorgia Meloni last year began to descend into acrimony in April

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