US Congress16 hrs agoTrump says he will not sign landmark housing bill in protest The bill neverthless becomes law at midnight, but the president wants Republicans to prioritise voter ID legislation before November midterm elections.16 hrs ago18 hrs agoWith Graham Platner's exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him Democrats in Maine are already competing to get their name on the ballot and take on incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.18 hrs ago2 days agoPlatner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopesAlong with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.2 days ago30 Jun 2026Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absenceNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March. 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Watch: US congressman reveals depression diagnosis after absenceTom Kean returned to Washington after a nearly four-month absence, speaking about his mental health struggles.30 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with RepublicansBut the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Trump cancels signing of landmark bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costsCongress earlier approved the legislation in a rare, bipartisan move, signalling how pressing the housing issue has become for American voters. 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026What to know about the SAVE America ActRepublicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters. 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran warThe BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains why the war powers vote shows the president's grip on his party slipping.24 Jun 2026...
