US politics

Trump campaigns in Alaska, a conservative state feeling the pinch of high energy prices

2026-10-14T06:12:41.000Z
Former US Vice-President Kamala D. Harris speaks at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 14, 2026.

Kamala Harris warns window closing for AI safeguards, urges US-China cooperation

2026-10-14T05:46:59.000Z
Frustration with the US economy predates both AI and President Donald Trump’s second term.

Why a booming economy is not helping Trump

2026-10-05T10:00:00.000Z
Senator Bernie Sanders at September’s Pro-Human Assembly, an event focused on AI legislation in the US.

Why Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are agreeing on AI

2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
US midterms routinely increase the likelihood of political gridlock, making sweeping legislation harder to pass for the following two years.
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Why US midterm elections could power the next stock market rally

2026-09-27T23:00:00.000Z
Rep. John Curtis called for a probe into Donald Trump Jr. (left) after reports that a Russian oligarch funded a lavish wedding after-party for him.

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump family business dealings

2026-09-23T00:58:10.000Z
US Fed chief Kevin Warsh (left) demurred when asked at his press conference if he planned to meet with President Trump to explain the Fed’s decision.

Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike

2026-09-17T00:08:26.000Z
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a news conference in Washington. Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, marking a major setback for the industry.

Crypto’s push Into Wall Street suffers setback after bill fails

2026-09-16T01:00:26.000Z
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Sep 15, 2026.

Bessent defends Trump’s economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official

2026-09-15T22:52:46.000Z