Trumps Washington arch wins key approval but judge could still block construction

The arch is among several costly projects President Donald Trump is pushing in Washington despite opposition from local officials and preservationists. (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump‘s proposed 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch in Washington won a key approval late Thursday, which could lead to construction beginning quickly on the latest major project in his drive to reshape the US capital. The arch is among several costly projects President Donald Trump is pushing in Washington despite opposition from local officials … Read more

After 'Habibi' jab at JD Vance, Abdul El-Sayed says Trumps hateful campaign did not resonate with voters

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at Donald Trump after winning the Senate race. (Bloomberg)

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed hit back at President Donald Trump after winning the Senate race. He said voters had rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed takes aim at Donald Trump after winning the Senate race. (Bloomberg) He also joked that Vice President JD Vance, whom he called “habibi,” would have to swear … Read more

The races that flipped Congress: Key contests that cost Trumps Republicans the House and Senate

Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa's win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026. (REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee) (REUTERS)

Democrats have snatched control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump suffered a major blow as voters turned out to challenge his party’s narrow majority in Congress. Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US … Read more

Bigot in the White House: Ilhan Omar re-elected in Minnesota, criticises Trumps federal probe

Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

US Representative Ilhan Omar celebrated a decisive re-election victory on Tuesday night, securing a fifth term in Congress and using her victory speech to deliver a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration. Representative Ilhan Omar won re-election in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, securing a fifth term. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Omar defeated Republican … Read more

China to UK and Russia: How world leaders reacted to Donald Trumps US midterms defeat

Leaders from China, UK and Russia and elsewhere interpreted the Democrats’ projected congressional wins through differing lenses. (AP )

World leaders have offered contrasting reactions to the outcome of the US midterm elections, with several interpreting the results as a clear message from American voters against the policies of President Donald Trump, particularly his administration’s approach to the conflict involving Iran. Leaders from China, UK and Russia and elsewhere interpreted the Democrats’ projected congressional … Read more

Trumps GOP midterm wipeout: 5 key takeaways from Democrats historic Midterm win

Donald Trump faces a major political setback as Republicans suffer losses in the 2026 US midterm elections.
(REUTERS/Eric Lee     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS)

US voters handed Democrats control of Congress in midterm elections on Tuesday, delivering a stunning repudiation of President Donald Trump. Donald Trump faces a major political setback as Republicans suffer losses in the 2026 US midterm elections. (REUTERS/Eric Lee TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) (REUTERS) Democrats flipped long-held Republican seats in North Carolina and South … Read more

Greenland approves US-Denmark security deal amid Trumps push to bring island under American control

Greenland's parliament has approved a security deal with the US and Denmark, allowing more US military bases while keeping the island under Danish control. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to control the semiautonomous territory of a NATO ally. Greenland’s parliament has approved a security deal with the … Read more

Its no longer affordability, its survivability: Georgia Congress hopeful Maura Keller slams Trumps Iran war ahead of midterms

Maura Keller exclusive interview. (maurakeller.com)

Maura Keller served in the US Army for 26 years, rising through the ranks from an enlisted military police officer to lieutenant colonel. She later worked in health care at the Atlanta VA. She now wants to represent Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. In an exclusive interview with HT.com, she spoke about her life, her campaign, … Read more

Vietnam veterans group president says he was misled before backing Trumps DC arch plan: Report

The Vietnam Veterans of America says it was given “inaccurate information” before joining a legal brief supporting Trump's arch. (Vietnam Veterans of America, AFP)

Tom Burke, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, said on Thursday that he was given wrong information before the group joined a legal brief supporting President Donald Trump’s planned arch. The 250-foot-tall arch is part of Trump’s plan to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Vietnam Veterans of America says it … Read more

US calls report on Trumps deportation drive fake news; claims historic drop in illegal immigration

US Department of Homeland Security has disputed an analysis of deportations under President Donald Trump. (Unsplash)

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disputed an analysis of deportations under President Donald Trump, defending its immigration crackdown after the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) estimated that the administration had deported about 980,000 people during its first 18 months in office. US Department of Homeland Security has disputed an analysis of deportations under … Read more