Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch
Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commissionA fed...
Trump's arch gets a late-night green light. Will a judge stop construction?
The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been as...
Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. ...
A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for UkraineIn a rare occurrence, a U...
Trump’s wealth dented after Democrats trounce Republicans in midterms
Trump Media stock and WLFI coin saw declines but he is still $2.7bn wealthier than when he won election in 2024Trump’s wealth is falling along with hi...
Joy in Iran over ‘Trump’s defeat’ in US midterm elections – but war is not over
Iran celebrates its claimed role in ‘regime change’ amid pressure on US president to ‘finish the job’ with attackUS midterms live – latest updatesIran...
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the...
Wednesday briefing: What the Democrat midterms victory tells us about Trump’s future as president
In today’s newsletter: A thumping night for the Democrats has seen the party take control of Congress, altering the course of Trump’s second presidenc...
Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term
Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated...
Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
Republicans routed as Democrats gain powerful new leverage over Trump for remainder of his presidencyUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live res...
Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agenda
Son of Mexican immigrants will become state’s first Latino governor since 1875 after victory over ex-Fox News host Steve HiltonXavier Becerra, the Dem...
Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference
Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump admi...
US midterm elections 2026 live: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term
Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’...
US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term
Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in officeUS midterms 2026 live – latest u...
DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term
Triumphal arch continues to face legal challenges as government says DC area project will take up to 39 monthsThe US justice department said on Tuesda...
Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China
Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the regionChina has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in ...
First Thing: US goes to polls in vote that will define the last years of Trump’s presidency
Democrats are hoping to seize control in the capitol and rein in the president’s power. Plus, a peacock that loves admiring itself in the mirror a lit...
