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Is Trump’s grip on Republicans and the Maga movement starting to slip?

Donald Trump is confronting rare pushback from within the Republican Party, as former loyalists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert openly challenge his political direction. Their dispute over the release of Epstein-related files has exposed fractures in the Maga coalition that once delivered the US president near-unquestioned loyalty

The reason Trump will sign bill to release Epstein files: 'All his friends were Democrats'

In a startling reversal, President Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. He said he would sign the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act if it passes Congress while defending his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and criticising Democrats.

Epstein Files: How Trump is trying to shift the spotlight to Clinton and the Democrats

Washington has been pulled back into the long-running fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes after US President Donald Trump urged the Justice Department to open a fresh inquiry into Epstein’s ties with prominent Democrats, especially Bill Clinton and major financial institutions

US after 40 days of shutdown: Flight uncertainty rises, supply woes deepens and political costs escalate

Before the US Senate agreed to a deal on Sunday, the United States' government had been shutdown for the past 40 days, the longest it has ever been. Here's everything that happened in the past 40 days

US Senate advances plans to end historic government shutdown in a bipartisan breakthrough

The US Senate on Sunday took the first step to end the historic government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.

Democrat leaders Schumer, Jeffries call for urgent meeting with Trump to end shutdown

Strengthened by election victories this week, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have sought a bipartisan meeting with President Donald Trump about the government shutdown. They believe they now have a stronger hand in negotiations.

Why is America’s longest shutdown resulting in grounded and delayed flights

The United States is facing its longest federal government shutdown, now stretching into its 37th day. As staffing shortages increase across air traffic control systems, the Federal Aviation Administration has ordered flight reductions at major airports, resulting in millions of passengers experiencing delays and cancellations

How Trump has given the US its two longest govt shutdowns in history

The US government has entered its 36th day without full funding, marking another record-length shutdown under President Donald Trump. Federal workers have missed multiple pay cycles, and key programmes linked to food benefits are under strain. A standoff over Affordable Care Act subsidies before reopening the government remains at the centre of the deadlock

Who is Cory Bowman, JD Vance’s half-brother, who lost the Cincinnati mayor race?

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval won reelection in a closely watched race against challenger Cory Bowman, the half-brother of US Vice President JD Vance. Bowman, a pastor and small business owner, campaigned on concerns about crime and community leadership while downplaying any political guidance from his brother

California gets voter nod for new US House map — Democratic can now have 5 more seats

California voters approved Proposition 50, handing Democrats a major redistricting win that could flip up to five US. House seats and counter Republican map gains ahead of the 2026 elections.