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Democrats sue Trump over crackdown on mail-in voting

Mr Trump’s order limits mail-in ballots only to people on “State Citizenship Lists” compiled by his administration.
Mr Trump’s order limits mail-in ballots only to people on “State Citizenship Lists” compiled by his administration.

US Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence

Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s residence, will be represented by a Democrat after Republicans lost a special election in a surprise upset.
Mar-a-Lago, US President Donald Trump’s residence, will be represented by a Democrat after Republicans lost a special election in a surprise upset.

Elon Musk offers to pay salaries of US airport security workers

The lapse in funding has led to longer-than-usual lines at security checks in US airports.
The lapse in funding has led to longer-than-usual lines at security checks in US airports.

Trump’s Iran war rattles US swing voters ahead of mid-term elections

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after landing at Palm Beach International Airport on March 20, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. President Trump is scheduled to spend the weekend at his South Florida Estate of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach.   Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up after landing at Palm Beach International Airport on March 20, 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida. President Trump is scheduled to spend the weekend at his South Florida Estate of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach.   Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Illinois’ Juliana Stratton wins Senate Democratic primary to replace retiring US senator’s seat

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton was endorsed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (left) and was viewed as the most progressive of the top three candidates.
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton was endorsed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (left) and was viewed as the most progressive of the top three candidates.

US says it may be forced to shut down some airports over funding stand-off

Passengers walk through a queue to enter a TSA security checkpoint at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington, Virginia., U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
Passengers walk through a queue to enter a TSA security checkpoint at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Arlington, Virginia., U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats say the move risks boosting Moscow’s war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East.
Democrats say the move risks boosting Moscow’s war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East.

US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls’ school, civilian casualties

People mourn on the day of the funeral of the victims on March 3, following an Israeli strike on a school, in Minab, Iran.
People mourn on the day of the funeral of the victims on March 3, following an Israeli strike on a school, in Minab, Iran.

Democrats say Trump team fails to protect diplomats in Middle East

The senators said that they expect the State Department to keep them updated on threats facing US diplomats and ramp up work to evacuate them and their families.
The senators said that they expect the State Department to keep them updated on threats facing US diplomats and ramp up work to evacuate them and their families.

California Governor Gavin Newsom publishes memoir as he weighs 2028 US presidential run

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the memoir, Young Man In A Hurry, is about the events that shaped him.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the memoir, Young Man In A Hurry, is about the events that shaped him.

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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.