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US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods
The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
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Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.
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Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.
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War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.
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'No Kings' rallies push early voting ahead of US midterm elections
Organizers of the "No Kings" protests, known for their anti-Trump sentiment, are urging Americans to vote early in the November 3 midterm elections, as Republicans face tough races to retain control of Congress.
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Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch." Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?
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Ilhan Omar’s lawyers demand the return of property seized in house raid
Omar’s legal team says the search violated safeguards designed to protect constitutional rights of members of Congress.
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5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk
Democrats outraise Republicans in key Congress races as Elon Musk funds Ken Paxton in Texas and GOP groups aligned with Trump.
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Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold
The US president cited national interests for his decision to sign a waiver on sanctions Congress voted to place on Russia.
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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates
As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.
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U.S. sues California in fight over checking citizenship of mail voters
The lawsuit by the Trump administration comes less than a month before the midterm election that will determine which party controls both chambers of Congress.
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US consumer inflation hotter than expected as midterms loom
US consumer inflation was hotter than anticipated in September, government data showed Wednesday, as Washington's continued war with Tehran pushed energy costs higher, deepening strains on American households ahead of next month's midterm elections. The uptick underscores voter worries over high costs of living, and comes as President Donald Trump is campaigning in US states to shore up support for his Republican Party as it tries to retain control of Congress.
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Outcry over US plans to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, triggering a backlash among Republicans in Congress, religious leaders and international observers. The event would be extraordinary, even for a country that has long employed capital punishment. A government execution has never been broadcast or livestreamed, according to death penalty experts, and the US military has not executed anyone by firing squad since 1945. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.
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Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
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India opposition to huddle over tea after thousands march in their Delhi protest
Congress' Rahul Gandhi will reportedly host oppositon MPs for tea after rallying thousands in Monday's election protest. The 'Cockroach' movement says its leaders have been detained during a flash protest. Follow DW.
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Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
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India updates: Opposition marches to Supreme Court against election chief
Main opposition Congress party leads rally to the top court to demand the removal of the chief election commissioner.
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Judge orders Trump administration to immediately stop taxpayer-funded TV ads
The ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election.
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Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics
The US is holding Congress and state governor elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
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US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.