Farage fears Trump will intensify Iran war after midterm losses
The Reform UK leader warned of further strikes after Republicans lost control of Congress, while the election leaves military strategy in the president’s hands.
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Trump says he has ‘every intention’ of keeping Pete Hegseth
The president’s Nov. 5 statement was more explicit than his praise a day earlier, as Rep. Thomas Massie tied his impeachment effort to Hegseth’s resignation and Republicans...
Trump’s lawyers argue to overturn hush money conviction
The appeal challenges Donald Trump’s 2024 conviction on 34 felony counts. Manhattan prosecutors say the conduct was unofficial and the conviction should stand.
White House says Trump is ‘still your president’ after Democrats take Congress
A White House post followed Democrats’ November 3 midterm wins in both chambers. Their expected majorities could let them advance legislation, investigate the administration...
Democrats plan congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran war policy
After winning both chambers in the November 3 midterms, Democrats say they will use funding and oversight powers to scrutinize the war, aid to Israel and Trump family Gulf...
Oil prices fall as Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses
Crude futures dropped on November 4 after JD Vance linked Republican midterm losses to the war. Analysts saw a possible shift toward diplomacy, while warning that escalation...
IllustrationDawn columnist says US midterm result could test Pakistan’s ties with Trump
Khurram Husain argues that Democratic control of Congress could weaken Washington’s attention to foreign policy and expose risks in Pakistan’s close association with Donald Trump.
Trump backs Pete Hegseth after midterm losses as questions persist
Trump said on Nov. 4 that the defence secretary was doing a “very good job” when asked about replacing him. Reuters reported that advisers still saw Hegseth’s position as...
U.S. midterm results could widen India’s geopolitical room, The Hindu says
The Hindu says the expected Democratic edge in Congress may constrain Donald Trump’s choices abroad. The consequences for the Iran war and India-U.S. trade talks remain uncertain.
Trump says Iran war was ‘largely’ behind Republican midterm losses
At his first public remarks after the vote, Trump cited gasoline prices while saying he would make the same decision on Iran again. Republicans offered competing explanations...
Democrats take both chambers of Congress in midterm rebuke of Trump
Democrats won control of the House and Senate, giving them a new check on President Donald Trump’s administration. Some Senate races were still unresolved as votes were counted.
Katie Zacharia says she would work for Trump again after brief White House tenure
The former press secretary blamed media coverage for the fallout from her five-day tenure. She expressed interest in returning, but her next role has not been announced.
US warns regional allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes after election
Two diplomats say US officials have urged Middle Eastern allies to prepare for possible strikes on Iran and retaliation. President Donald Trump has made no final decision.
Trump and Obama campaign in Ohio and Georgia as midterm voting approaches
Trump backed Republican candidates in Ohio while Obama rallied for Democrats in Georgia on October 28, putting two Senate contests in focus before the November 3 election.
Trump orders talks on robotics imports after national security finding, without immediate tariffs
The October 28 decision covers robotics and industrial machinery. US officials must negotiate with trading partners, while possible tariffs remain undecided.
Alvin Hellerstein, judge overseeing Maduro case, dies at 92
The New York federal judge was handling Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case and had repeatedly rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to move a state prosecution to federal court.
Israel’s inconclusive election leaves Trump facing uncertainty over Netanyahu’s government
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor his opponents have a clear path to a governing majority, complicating Washington’s dealings with Israel over Iran and Gaza.
Zelensky hopes for Ukraine-Russia-US talks by Nov. 10, but date remains unconfirmed
Ukraine’s president says he hopes for talks in Abu Dhabi between Nov. 6 and 10, while Washington has yet to confirm a date and the venue could change.