US politics

US midterms routinely increase the likelihood of political gridlock, making sweeping legislation harder to pass for the following two years.

Opinion & Features

COMMENTARY

Why US midterm elections could power the next stock market rally

When a president has less legislative power, lawmaking typically becomes more difficult

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.

International

Republican senator calls for probe of Trump family business dealings

A decision is not expected until after the Nov 3 midterm elections

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.

International

Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike

The president insists the interest rate should be 1% despite persistent inflation

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.

Banking & Finance

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

CRYPTOCURRENCY’S long march into mainstream finance took a step backward on Tuesday (Sep 15) when the US Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, denying the industry a chance to turn its newfound in...

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.

Global Enterprise

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

Trump and Xi Jinping would continue discussions next week on Iran

2026-09-15T22:52:46.000Z

Gavin Newsom (left) suggested that a contest between him and Kamala Harris (right) would limit both their chances at winning.

International

California Governor Newsom says he won’t run for US president if Kamala Harris does

Newsom has openly acknowledged considering a presidential bid

2026-09-15T00:37:54.000Z

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Sep 13, 2026. Trump said the US government has the funds to pay for the US$5,000 payouts.

International

Trump calls US$5,000 payouts ‘easy’ to fit into federal budget

Any such payment would need to be approved by US Congress

2026-09-13T22:10:34.000Z

US President Donald Trump reiterated that he thought the Iran war will end immediately after the midterm election.

International

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

Rising oil and gas prices continue to be a bugbear among Republicans

2026-09-11T00:47:49.000Z

US President Donald Trump says the US$5,000 “dividend” would have to be spent in the US.

International

Can Trump really pay every adult American a US$5,000 ‘dividend’?

He has promised the handout if Republicans retain control of Congress after the November midterms

2026-09-10T11:01:28.000Z

President Trump provided no information on how he would fund such an initiative.

International

Trump floats US$5,000 payment to US adults if GOP wins midterms

Trump’s popularity is at a record low among Americans

2026-09-10T10:47:43.000Z

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