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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced upcoming investigations into Trump's activities. The new Senate majority will also try to end the war in Iran after winning the midterm elections.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries asked his fellow party members to support his candidacy for Speaker. Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.
J. D. Vance called the war with Iran the reason for the Republicans’ defeat in the elections. Trump said he would do the same again.
Matthew Whitaker said that the midterm elections would not change U. S. policy. Washington will maintain its commitments to NATO while expecting Europe to strengthen its defense.
A CNN poll found that 71% of U. S. voters believe Congress’s oversight of Trump is insufficient. Democrats expect to win a majority after the elections.
According to preliminary election results, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz is losing the race. The final vote count is still underway.
Democrats currently have more decided seats in the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. The vote count is ongoing.
The midterm elections will determine the balance of power in Congress and Trump’s capabilities. An expert explained the risks to support for Ukraine and the advantages for Russia and China.
The results of a Reuters/Ipsos poll are telling: Democrats currently lead Republicans by 18% among women voters.
The Trump administration is developing a strategy to implement policies without congressional support. The plan covers migration, tariffs, housing, and spending.
U. S. House Democrats want to examine the influence of AI on White House decisions. They demand that Trump's prompts and the bots' responses be preserved.
Congressman Jamie Raskin warned oil companies of criminal liability for importing Russian diesel into the United States. One shipment is already headed to the country.
Mike Johnson announced plans for the U. S. to hold trilateral talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine. He cautioned that Putin cannot be trusted.
U. S. Democrats promise to investigate the Epstein case, the Trump family's business dealings, and the role of banks if they regain control of the House of Representatives. The White House rejects the accusations.
The Guardian predicts that Trump will lose control of the House of Representatives and that investigations may follow. Republicans are already thinking about a successor.
Trump’s actions to ease sanctions against Russia and pressure Ukraine have met opposition from Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Lawmakers are threatening to review his policy after the elections.
Trump said he had spent more than $300 million on the Republicans' campaign. Bloomberg plans to transfer around $80 million to the Democrats.
The New York Times columnist Jeffrey Toobin believes that even Democratic control of Congress does not guarantee effective oversight of Trump. The ability to restrain the U.S. president will remain limited because of the broad powers of the executive branch.
Elon Musk spent $366 million during the 2026 election cycle, including $276 million since July. The funds were directed to Republican PACs.
The bipartisan bill will be named after Ronald Reagan and brought to a vote through a discharge petition. The details of the sanctions are unknown.
Senators are calling for action against Russia's shadow fleet and satellite system. Most of the sanctions will take effect on October 18.
More than 20 million Americans will receive a one-time payment of $90 at the beginning of October. The funds will arrive by transfer or check from the Medicare fund.
The Trump administration, over Democrats’ objections, redirected $52 million approved for four countries in Europe and the Middle East. Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia will receive the funds.
A bipartisan group of congressmen urged Trump to abandon plans to ease sanctions against Russia. They insist on invoking the "Graham Act."
Trump said at the UN that, if necessary, he would invoke the Graham Act to stop the killings. The document strengthens sanctions and allows tariffs of up to 100%.
Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions and tariffs against Russia and extending restrictions on Iran. The law allows for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
Zelenskyy called on the United States to pass Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. The House of Representatives approved it by 262 votes.
The US Congress has approved a sanctions bill imposing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. India is at risk.
The White House confirmed that Trump will sign the sanctions bill at 4:30 p. m. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of energy resources from the russian federation.
The Trump administration is considering deals with Russia before the end of the war to encourage the Kremlin to pursue peace. This contradicts the position of Congress and Kyiv.