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Day after 'too tough' remark over GOP midterm loss, Trump says immigration policy 'very strong', will deport 'worst of the worst'

November 10, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

President Donald Trump says his administration will continue targeting the “worst of the worst” while rejecting any immigration deal that includes amnesty (Bloomberg)

A day after suggesting his administration’s immigration crackdown may have been “too tough” politically, President Donald Trump defended his deportation policy on Monday. He called it “very strong” and ruled out any form of amnesty for undocumented immigrants. President Donald Trump says his administration will continue targeting the “worst of the worst” while rejecting any … Read more

Three resignations in two days: Justice Department sees huge shake-up after GOP midterms rout

November 8, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Senior Justice Department officials step down after Republicans’ election setbacks as Attorney General Todd Blanche announces leadership changes.
REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (REUTERS)

The US Justice Department has undergone a major leadership shake-up following the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections. Since the midterms, three senior officials have resigned within two days. Senior Justice Department officials step down after Republicans’ election setbacks as Attorney General Todd Blanche announces leadership changes. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (REUTERS) Attorney General Todd … Read more

Stephen Miller hails Trump, says GOP is stronger and more popular than ever despite midterm defeat

November 8, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Stephen Miller, Donald Trump’s incoming White House Chief of Staff, has strongly defended the president’s leadership, describing him as the man who saved both the United States and the Republican Party, despite the GOP’s disappointing performance in the midterm elections. In his first public speech since being named White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller … Read more

Trump plans to keep fundraising to shape 2028 GOP despite Democrats Congress sweep: Report

November 7, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Donald Trump plans to keep fundraising through MAGA Inc. or a new political group as Republicans reassess their strategy after midterm loss.
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President Donald Trump plans to continue raising political funds after Republicans lost control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a report by Axios. The move would allow Trump to remain a dominant force in Republican politics and influence candidate selection ahead of the 2028 elections. Donald Trump plans to keep fundraising through … Read more

Trump blames Democrats for stock market plunge after GOP midterms rout: Your 401(k)s have dropped

November 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Trump calls market rout one of history's worst, blames Democrats for election fallout. (Bloomberg)

US President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for Wall Street’s sharp sell-off following the 2026 midterm elections, claiming the market’s decline had wiped out gains in Americans’ retirement savings, while insisting the economy would soon recover. Trump calls market rout one of history’s worst, blames Democrats for election fallout. (Bloomberg) In a post on Truth Social … Read more

Marco Rubio dismisses reports of his Trump administration exit after GOP midterms rout

November 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Marco Rubio has dismissed reports that he may leave the Trump administration. (Reuters via AP)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Thursday, dismissed reports that he plans to leave the Trump administration. It was earlier reported that he was weighing his options after the Republican loss in the midterm elections. Marco Rubio has dismissed reports that he may leave the Trump administration. (Reuters via AP) What Rubio said According … Read more

Trump rules out firing Pete Hegseth after reports of possible replacement following GOP midterm losses

November 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Donald Trump weighs Pete Hegseth's future as US defense secretary after Republican midterm losses. (REUTERS/Daniel Heuer/File Photo) (REUTERS)

US President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is doing a “very good job”, despite reports that he had been asking advisers whether Hegseth should remain in his position after Republicans suffered major losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Donald Trump weighs Pete Hegseth’s future as US defense secretary after … Read more

Oil prices plunge over 9% as JD Vance blames Iran war for GOP losses in US midterm elections

November 6, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Crude oil prices fall sharply as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses in midterm elections. (Pexel)

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday, November 4, after US Vice President JD Vance blamed the war against Iran for the Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections. Crude oil prices fall sharply as JD Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses in midterm elections. (Pexel) US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures … Read more

Trump says looking forward to working with Democrats, as Speaker Mike Johnson admits GOP couldnt buck century-old midterms trend

November 5, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Donald Trumps looks forward to work with democrats while Mike Johnson admits Republicans failed to overcome historic midterm challenges. (Mike Johnson | X)

President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election victories after early results showed Republicans suffered major losses in Congress. He said he was ready to work with the opposition party to advance the country’s interests. Donald Trumps looks forward to work with democrats while Mike Johnson admits Republicans failed to overcome historic midterm challenges. … Read more