
The Guardian - 6 hours 17 min ago
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the US Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. It is the 25th anniversary of 9/11, as Americans come together to remember and commemorate the devastating effects of the attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 victims. Donald Trump doubled down on his pledge to pay all US adults $5,000 if Republicans hold on to control of Congress in the midterm elections. He's one of the few people to actually mention the pledge...

The Independent - 6 hours 19 min ago
Just 45 percent of U.S. citizens say midterms will be secure, according to latest YouGov poll...

The Independent - 6 hours 40 min ago
President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects...

Fox News - 6 hours 45 min ago
President Donald Trump will attend a Pentagon ceremony on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while JD Vance joins former presidents at the World Trade Center.

Fox News - 6 hours 46 min ago
President Donald Trump led the Dallas crowd in a voting pledge and warned supporters they'd "go to hell" if they skip the midterm elections this November.

NBC News - 6 hours 46 min ago
Friday's August inflation report could mark a pivotal moment for interest rates, affordability and Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's new Fed chairman.

The Independent - 8 hours 28 min ago
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis...

The Independent - 8 hours 40 min ago
President Donald Trump promises to reward voters if they back Republican candidates at November's midterms but provides few specifics, inviting questions and controversy...

ABC News - 8 hours 51 min ago
Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" filled the air during President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans honored Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago...

ABC News - 8 hours 54 min ago
While Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences...

ABC News - 9 hours 6 min ago
Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending...

ABC News - 9 hours 44 min ago
President Donald Trump is set to observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending the Pentagon's ceremony Friday...

The Independent - 9 hours 44 min ago
The United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own exports...

The Guardian - 9 hours 45 min ago
Global oil price at its highest since May while investors dump stocks and bonds after Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend' promise Fuel prices are on track to climb a further 20 to 30 cents over coming weeks as the escalating Middle East conflict pushed the global oil price to its highest since mid-May. As investors dumped stocks and bonds in an increasingly febrile environment, Donald Trump's promise to give every US adult citizen a $US5,000 "dividend" after the November mid-terms...

Huffington Post - 9 hours 55 min ago
The interview received amplified attention after the late-night host claimed threats from the FCC forced him to only make the interview available online.

The Guardian - 11 hours 21 min ago
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war With his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans ' first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him "the biggest favour" and "pretend" they are voting for him in November's US elections . The president is facing a growing backlash over rising prices and the war in Iran. Sweeping losses for the...

UPI - 11 hours 25 min ago
President Donald Trump on Thursday night closed the first-ever GOP midterm convention by leading supporters in a pledge to vote Republican.

The Guardian - 11 hours 46 min ago
Donald Trump has thrown a convention to amp up the Republican base ahead of the midterm elections, but not everyone is thrilled about it. Dozens of officials running for re-election have stayed away, choosing instead to campaign locally. Are they worried about Trump's current unpopularity weighing down their ticket? This week Jenna Amatulli is in for Jonathan Freedland and speaks to Guardian US politics correspondent Rachel Leingang Watch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube...

The Guardian - 11 hours 49 min ago
This live blog is now closed. Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as bribery' Sign up for the US Breaking News email The Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge's ruling that would've restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri. The decision, issued by justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared to sound a death knell for efforts by the Missouri GOP to extract an additional Republican-leaning congressional seat for their party ahead of the midterm...

The Guardian - 11 hours 53 min ago
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ' midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as "lunatics" and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag. Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the...

NBC News - 12 hours 35 min ago
President Donald Trump closed out the first-ever Republican midterm convention following Vice President JD Vance. Trump delivered a similar speech to the first night, reiterating his message to vote for Republicans during the upcoming elections.

Daily Signal - 13 hours 20 min ago
Donald Trump Jr. took the stage on Thursday at the Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention, where he honored Charlie Kirk, drew a stark contrast between Republicans and Democrats, and urged conservatives to turn out for the upcoming midterm elections. He began by remembering Kirk on the one-year anniversary of the conservative activist’s assassination. "Charlie loved...

Fox News - 14 hours 9 min ago
President Donald Trump roasted the Dallas Mavericks for trading Luka Don i to the Los Angeles Lakers, joking they should 'redo' it if they could...

The Raw Story - 14 hours 25 min ago
Vice President JD Vance quietly went around the Pentagon to call military commanders directly for blunt assessments of the Iran War . The New York Times reported Thursday that Vance wanted the commanders' individual judgments as they saw them before those views were merged into an official Pentagon position. The Times described Vance as opposed to the war from the outset, and he was tasked by President Donald Trump with helping to end it. The vice president reached commanders in the Middle East...