Democrats win Congress in a sweeping midterm result, taking both the House of Representatives and the Senate from Donald Trump’s Republicans. US networks projected the outcome early on Wednesday, November 4. As of 7 PM PKT, counting is still going on in some races, but the overall result is no longer in doubt. The win… Continue reading Democrats Win Congress in Sweeping Midterm Defeat for Trump
Americans are voting today in the US midterm elections, a nationwide contest that will decide control of Congress for the last two years of Donald Trump’s second term. Polls opened first on the east coast on Tuesday, November 3. As of 6:30 PM PKT, voting is still under way, and no results have been declared.… Continue reading US Midterm Elections: Americans Vote as Trump Faces Key Test
President Donald Trump said he was surprised that British police released five men on bail after their arrest near a U.S.-used airbase. The men were arrested near RAF Fairford in southwest England over a suspected plot involving the military facility. British counter-terrorism police released the suspects on bail while the investigation continues. They remain under… Continue reading Trump UK Airbase Suspects Released on Bail
US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, according to US Ambassador to China David Perdue. Perdue made the claim in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. He said the exchange took place amid ongoing discussions between Washington and Beijing over US arms sales to Taiwan.… Continue reading Trump China Arms Sales: Ambassador Says He Asked Xi to Buy
A powerful nor’easter storm has prompted New York and New Jersey officials to declare states of emergency as the system threatens the Northeast with heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and travel disruptions. The storm was expected to affect areas from Maine to Washington, D.C., with officials warning residents to prepare for difficult conditions. New… Continue reading Nor’easter Storm Threatens New York and New Jersey
President Donald Trump said Sunday that oil prices could fall sharply once the war with Iran ends. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Presidents Cup in Chicago, Trump said he expected the conflict to end soon. He linked a potential drop in oil prices to the end of the fighting and Iran’s surrender. Trump… Continue reading Trump Says Oil Prices Will Drop After Iran War Ends
A US appeals court has upheld the Pentagon’s decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain after the artificial intelligence company refused to remove certain safeguards from its Claude AI model. The dispute began in February when Anthropic rejected a demand from Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow Claude to be used for fully autonomous… Continue reading Pentagon Anthropic AI Ban Upheld by US Court
The US Iran phased deal under discussion in New York could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the economic pressure on Tehran. US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a possible step-by-step arrangement, according to sources familiar with the talks. Under the proposal, Iran would allow navigation through the strategic waterway while the United States… Continue reading US Iran Phased Deal Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for talks covering trade, artificial intelligence and the broader strategic rivalry between the two countries. The meeting came as Washington and Beijing continue to manage disagreements over tariffs, technology, Taiwan and other geopolitical issues. The summit also featured an elaborate… Continue reading Trump Xi Summit Takeaways: 5 Key Points From Washington
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico could not enter the White House on Thursday, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials. US District Judge Tim Kelly issued a temporary restraining order requiring the administration to return, reinstate and restore access for journalists from the three news organizations.… Continue reading Trump White House Media Ban: Reporters Still Barred
