KENTUCKY: President Donald Trump delivered a striking endorsement of boxer and social media influencer Jake Paul at a midterm rally in Hebron, Kentucky, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, predicting that Paul could pursue political office in the near future. Read More: Joshua knocks out Paul to win Netflix boxing bout During his address, Trump said, “I’m going […]
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Trump delivers 2026 State of the Union, says ‘our nation is back’
President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., opening with the declaration, “Our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before.” The speech, delivered before a joint session of U.S. Congress, comes as Trump seeks to make his case ahead of the November midterm […]
A divided Capitol as Trump prepares State of the Union address
Donald Trump is set to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., facing a politically charged atmosphere as new polling shows broad public concern over his handling of key issues, including inflation, tariffs, immigration, foreign relations and the economy. Read More: Trump’s State of the Union address and Pakistan A […]
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani was ceremonially sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on Thursday, vowing to pursue an ambitious democratic socialist agenda focused on easing the cost of living for working residents. Speaking on the steps of City Hall, he promised to prioritise affordability and economic justice. Read More: New York enters new era as Mamdani takes […]
Trump highlights first-year achievements in pre-holiday address
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump delivered a pre-holiday address from the White House on Wednesday, portraying his first year in office as a success despite Americans’ concerns about the economy and Republicans facing challenging midterm elections in 2026. Read More: Trump 2.0: US Revival or Regression – I Trump opened by blaming former President Joe Biden […]
Trump refocuses on affordability to win over concerned voters
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is shifting his messaging strategy to highlight affordability and combat voter concerns about the rising cost of living. The approach emphasizes new tax breaks, progress on inflation, and recent deals to reduce prescription drug prices, aiming to appeal to voters who cited economic issues as their top priority in recent […]
Why does US ballot counting take so long?
Why does US ballot counting take so long? The balance of power in the US Congress following Tuesday’s midterm elections is still up in the air, with several key races yet to be called some 48 hours after many polls closed. A cliffhanger-style multi-day wait for results is far from unusual in the United States, […]