US Politics

US: Democrats stall crucial defence budget in protest against Trump policies

While different lawmakers had different motivations, the president's approach to Iran and Israel is proving increasingly unpopular

How Scott Bessent's 'economic statecraft' aims to justify US coercion

Marco Carnelos

US-Israel relations

Democratic hopeful Rahm Emanuel calls for end to unconditional US aid to Israel

What to expect from Trump's meetings with Erdogan and Sharaa in Ankara

How Zohran Mamdani is the Daredevil of a new generation

Hamid Dabashi

Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship

For Gen Z voters, Gaza was a defining issue in the New York Democratic primaries

'We can't stay quiet': House Democrats voice concern over Iran nuclear talks

US city of Minneapolis allows Muslim call to prayer from mosque speakers

US Democrats raise concerns with Biden over Tunisia's democratic backslide

Madeleine Albright, former US secretary of state, dies aged 84

NYPD's top official faces backlash for downplaying Muslim surveillance

House Democrats demand probe into partner countries targeting US-based dissidents

Will the Ukraine war accelerate US withdrawal from Middle East?

Marco Carnelos

US Republican senators say they will not back new Iran nuclear deal

US Senate backs $2.2bn arms sale to Egypt, but discontent within Washington grows

US: House Democrats oppose conditions of new Iran nuclear agreement

US Congress poised to approve $1bn in funding for Israel's Iron Dome in spending bill

Senate Democrats call on Pentagon to probe civilian casualties in Yemen