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US Republicans win control of House of Representatives

President Joe Biden congratulates his Republican opponents for winning control of the US House of Representatives and says he was willing to work with them and serve the American people.

US Republicans closer to House win; Senate seats up for grabs

Counting in midterm elections is nearing completion, and if the Democrats lose control of either the House or the Senate, Republican lawmakers could block President Joe Biden's agenda for the next two years.

Trump prepares for Iowa rally as he teases 2024 comeback

Ex-US president Donald Trump will try to cement support for his Republican allies Senator Chuck Grassley and Governor Kim Reynolds, ahead of November 8 midterms.

Why the GOP’s radicalisation is detrimental to America

In the year 168 of its existence, the party of Lincoln entirely succumbed to right-wing populism.

US Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on verge of history

As her confirmation hearing begins, Jackson is expected to become the first Black woman to sit on the bench of the country’s highest court. What pushback is she receiving from conservatives?

Democrats, Republicans head for Senate showdown on elections, voting bill

Democrats in US Senate will try to advance legislation, viewed as the civil rights issue of the era by backers, to set new national election standards countering restrictions imposed by Republican states that make it harder to vote.

US top court rejects Republican bid to rescind Obamacare

The Supreme Court justices have dismissed a challenge to the Obama-era healthcare law by a 7-2 vote, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.

Biden ends Trump waiver for US oil company to operate in northeast Syria

Northeastern Syria is the centre for what remains of Syria’s oil industry. In shambles, it still remains one of the main sources of revenue for the YPG, the Syrian affiliate of the PKK, a designated terror group in the US, EU and Turkey.

Donald Trump calls for GOP unity, hints at run for president in 2024

Former US President Trump used his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor Biden, and try to cement his status as the party’s undisputed leader despite his loss in November.

Pelosi to send Trump impeachment article to Senate, triggering trial

A growing number of US Republican senators say they are opposed to the proceedings, pushing back with both political and constitutional arguments.

Democrats head toward renewed House control, but Republicans pick off seats

Although the Democratic majority seemed secure, the results were an unexpected jolt for a party that had envisioned gains of perhaps 15 seats.

US early vote total already exceeds 2016 levels

The total number of early votes cast so far for 2020 election stands at 58.6 million ballots, which is more than the 58 million cast through the mail or at in-person early voting sites in 2016.