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Senate Republicans are growing increasingly concerned about what they say is a lack of a clear plan to end the military conflict with Iran, warning that rising U.S. casualties and stubbornly high gas
When the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gleefully dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) last year, it set off a chain of eve
A contentious redistricting battle initiated by former US President Donald Trump is redrawing the political map, with significant implications for predominantly Black congressional districts in Republican-controlled states, potentially eroding their electoral influence.
The Pentagon has briefed US lawmakers on potential conflict with Iran, as concerns mount over escalating tensions in the Middle East and the implications for global stability.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers warned that Yale University's tax-exempt status is at risk if it decides to make a deal with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve its investigations into the Ivy
A prominent Chinese artificial intelligence startup faces serious allegations of intellectual property theft and illicit access to restricted technology, igniting a fresh blaze in the US-China tech rivalry.
Massachusetts voters will head to the polls in November to decide the fate of legal recreational cannabis, following a high-stakes legal challenge to the repeal petition that was ultimately rejected by the State Ballot Law Commission.
Australia faces a growing health challenge as global measles cases surge to unprecedented levels, marking a 35-year high. Experts warn of renewed threats to public health and urge vigilance amidst declining vaccination rates.
A new poll reveals significant leads for Republican hopefuls endorsed by former President Donald Trump in key Minnesota primary races, signaling a potential upset for the Democratic Party ahead of pivotal US midterm elections.
Six Democratic House lawmakers crossed the aisle on Wednesday to join a majority of Republicans in passing a nearly $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill. The Democrats who backed the 2027 Nationa
A groundbreaking lawsuit alleging social media platforms caused mental health harm has taken a dramatic turn, with a minor withdrawing his claims against Meta just days before a pivotal US trial.
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has pushed through a colossal defence spending package exceeding A$1.5 trillion, alongside a contentious budget blueprint, igniting a fresh political battle just before their summer recess.
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced what it described as a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, hailing it as an economic triumph. But critics and nuclear experts have
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The Biden administration is urging Australian-based electricity providers and state leaders to cap power bill increases for homes and businesses, as the ravenous energy demands of new data centres threaten to drive up costs nationwide.
US officials are reportedly divided over President Donald Trump's consideration of military action against an al-Qaeda-linked militant group in Mali, potentially escalating America's engagement in the Sahel region.
A staggering new analysis by the Partnership for Public Service reveals an unprecedented rate of departures among senior, Senate-confirmed officials within the Trump administration, far exceeding the tumultuous early days of his first term.
A legislative push in Washington aims to halt US politicians from trading stocks while in office, a move drawing bipartisan support amid concerns over conflicts of interest and public trust in government.
The United States House of Representatives has narrowly approved a colossal A$1.75 trillion annual defence spending bill, igniting fierce debate over military outlays and the intensifying conflict in Iraq.
The White House is broadening a voluntary initiative to curb escalating electricity costs for US data centres, now inviting major utilities and state governments to participate, a move with potential flow-on effects for Australia's energy-intensive tech sector.
A significant shift is underway among former President Donald Trump's base, with a new Politico poll indicating a sharp decline in support for the protracted US-Israeli conflict in Iran, as financial burdens and strategic fatigue begin to bite.
In a landmark bipartisan vote, a US Senate committee has advanced legislation to cap insulin costs at a mere A$53 for privately insured individuals, a move that could send ripples of change across the global pharmaceutical landscape.
A chilling report from US outlet The Hill has detailed the horrific final minutes of a Florida man, whose life was brutally cut short in a rare grizzly bear attack at Montana's Glacier National Park.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has snapped a new set of Mars photos.
Matt Orlando, a former council member, has defied partisan expectations to become the new mayor of Chandler, Arizona, in a significant upset that reflects a growing trend of independent success in US local elections.
A heated congressional hearing in Washington has seen a senior Democrat demand the resignation of America's UN Ambassador following the deaths of US service members in a drone attack in Jordan, as regional tensions escalate.
Influential US civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton has emphatically called for South Carolina to retain its pivotal ‘first primary’ status, underscoring the enduring power of the Black vote in shaping the Democratic Party's future.
A concerning surge in measles cases across the United States has health authorities scrambling, with this year's tally already eclipsing last year's total and marking the highest incidence in over three decades, sparking global health anxieties.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are poised to choke a vital Red Sea shipping lane, imperilling 7 per cent of the world's oil and dramatically escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
A Republican senator has thwarted a Democratic attempt to prevent former President Donald Trump from using US taxpayer funds to customise a luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, sparking a political dogfight over public expenditure and presidential perks.
More than six in 10 Americans now disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance, according to a new poll, marking a fresh low point for an administration besieged by domestic turmoil and international challenges.
Former US President Donald Trump is taking his economic message to Georgia, spruiking his administration's financial policies and new 'Trump accounts' as American families grapple with rising cost-of-living pressures ahead of crucial midterm elections.
A US Republican Congressman has introduced a bombshell bill that would force politicians to declare relationships with staff, following a Washington D.C. scandal. The proposed changes could significantly alter the political landscape, bringing an end to the Beltway's notoriously opaque dating culture.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dramatically reshuffled his top military brass, ousting Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi following widespread public discontent and protests demanding a change in leadership and war tactics. The move signals a critical juncture in Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign has flagged over $1.5 billion in proposed Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota for alleged fraud, igniting a national discussion on the equitable pursuit of healthcare illicit activities across all US states.
