Trump, the self-declared president of peace, goes to war seeking regime change
Iranian-American jubilation at the death of Iran’s brutal supreme leader tempered by uncertainty over the country’s trajectory
Republican Party
Texas’s most explosive Senate race in decades could reshape politics in Lone Star State
Bruising attack ads, spiralling spending and an energised Democratic field collide in a primary that could reshape politics in the Lone Star State
Clintons confront another chapter of investigation and accusation in Epstein inquiry
Bill Clinton will need to answer for own links on Friday after wife used platform to turn focus to Republicans
Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she has no information on Jeffrey Epstein
Former presidential nominee accuses Republican-led panel of trying to shift focus away Trump’s ties to sex offender
‘I actually have a tonne of substance’: The congresswoman aiming to upset Trump again in Texas
The congresswoman with a series of spectacular political take-downs to her name is bidding to become the first Democrat in nearly 40 years to reach the US Senate through Texas
‘Fight the system. Not the neighbour’: Democrat James Talarico preaches third way in Texas
Seminarian running for Senate takes his radical Christian love and anti‑establishment message to conservative Lubbock
Pulled Stephen Colbert segment turns Texas Senate race into unholy hot mess
Democratic rising star James Talarico’s appearance on Colbert’s show was dropped but then drew more than five million viewers on YouTube
Georgia senator Jon Ossoff delivers a line that could be central to Democrats’ fightback against Trump
Ossoff has skilfully walked the tightrope of thriving as a liberal in a conservative state as he seeks Senate re-election
US Democrats introduce Virginia’s Law alongside Epstein victims
New legislation is named after Virginia Giuffre, one of the dead financier’s most prominent accusers
Tech giants are victims of ‘harassment’ by Irish and EU regulators, US Congress panel claims
European Commission describes claims as ‘pure nonsense’ as Trump administration campaigns against social media regulation
Trump calls for Republican officials to ‘take over’ elections
Move raises fresh worries about Trump administration’s efforts to involve itself in election matters
Graham Linehan to speak at congressional hearing on European big tech regulation
Committee to examine ‘Europe’s threat to American speech and innovation’
US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding
Democrats want to ban federal agents from wearing masks and require them to wear body cameras and adhere to a code of conduct
In this Might is Right world, there’s one group of people who hold more cards than Trump
Mark Carney won’t change Trump’s mind about anything. But Philip Glass might
Minneapolis shooting: How the Trump administration rushed to judgment
Rush to blame Pretti and exonerate immigration agents deviates from the way law enforcement investigations are normally carried out
More than 100 clergy arrested at anti-Ice protest in Minnesota, protesters say
Demonstration at international airport took place on day of action that saw businesses close and workers take to streets
Donald Trump’s claim that he won’t take Greenland by force is not reassuring
At Davos, the US president repeated his determination to possess what he keeps calling ‘that piece of ice’
The worse Trump behaves, the more room there is for optimism
Are the scales of Maga delusion finally falling from the eyes of Trump voters?
Rogue Elephant: How a divided Republican Party allowed Trump to take control
Paul Heideman’s account of GOP’s evolution from mid-20th century to present is concise and highly readable
Chris Pratt: ‘There’s this temptation to just cut the tether and fly off into space’
Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood’s most bankable names. That makes it crucial to keep your feet on the ground
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in Epstein investigation
Former US president and one-time White House candidate may face criminal charges if held in contempt by committee
Minnesota and Illinois sue Trump administration to block surge of Ice agents
Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem named in suit which comes after officer’s shooting of Renee Good
US homeland security sending ‘hundreds’ more officers to Minnesota following protests over Ice shooting
Thousands demonstrated in city of Minneapolis following Ice shooting of Renee Good (37)
From battleships to buildings: Trump’s name is everywhere
Critics worry such a populist move creates impression Donald Trump, not the state, is provider of government services
Year of Trump unleashed: Five critical issues that will define US politics in 2026
Trump’s first term in office was disturbing mostly for the things he said, but his second term has been alarming for things he has done. 2026 will be a crucial year
Epstein survivor calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to be ‘brought to justice’
Discovery of one million more potential Epstein documents to delay further releases, says US justice department
Huge cache of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department
Portions of the files are redacted, but viewable ones include images of Epstein socialising with Bill Clinton and former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Trump’s primetime address rings with frustration as he insists the golden age has already arrived
It may have occurred to him as he spoke, as well as to millions watching, that the US president has another three years left in office
‘I’m the one he fears’: Texas Democrat’s audacious political move against Trump
With a viral campaign launch and a promise to take the fight to the US president, the Texas congresswoman enters a high-stakes race that could reshape the balance of power in Washington
Trump hits the road again with a rally caught between past battles and future anxieties
US president relives old battles and old glories on low-wattage return to the road in Pennsylvania
Donald Trump’s Republicans round on Speaker Mike Johnson as party unity frays
Congressional leader is lightning rod for growing discontent amid concern at next year’s midterms
FBI arrests suspect over pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
Development follows a nearly five-year manhunt including a $500,000 reward
Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat
Defence secretary robustly defends attack on alleged gunboat, as Democrats lambast ‘unserious and unqualified individual’
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