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Democrats’ immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.
A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.

Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’

US President Donald Trump after signing a spending Bill at the White House on Feb 3.
US President Donald Trump after signing a spending Bill at the White House on Feb 3.

Clintons to testify on Epstein in late February

Mr Bill Clinton will appear on Feb 27, and Mrs Hillary Clinton will do so the day before.
Mr Bill Clinton will appear on Feb 27, and Mrs Hillary Clinton will do so the day before.

Trump’s call to ‘nationalise’ elections draws furious pushback from Democrats

In a podcast released on Feb 2, Mr Trump said his party should “take over” and “nationalise” voting in at least 15 places, without detailing what he meant.
In a podcast released on Feb 2, Mr Trump said his party should “take over” and “nationalise” voting in at least 15 places, without detailing what he meant.

Hundreds of accounts with potential Nazi links discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.
The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.

Trump says US lawmakers are close to resolution on government funding to end shutdown

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said he believes he has the Republican votes to end a partial government shutdown within days.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, said he believes he has the Republican votes to end a partial government shutdown within days.

Texas Democrat’s win a ‘wake-up call’ for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midterm elections

US Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, Taylor Rehmet, in Fort Worth, on Jan 14, 2026.
US Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, Taylor Rehmet, in Fort Worth, on Jan 14, 2026.

US Senate passes deal expected to shorten government shutdown

Senator Lindsey Graham speaking to reporters ahead of a vote on Capitol Hill on Jan 30.
Senator Lindsey Graham speaking to reporters ahead of a vote on Capitol Hill on Jan 30.

Man accused of squirting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar with vinegar charged with assault

Anthony Kazmierczak is detained by security at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2026.
Anthony Kazmierczak is detained by security at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2026.

Trump, Democrats make some progress in talks to avert shutdown

Democrats have insisted that Republicans remove from the massive spending bill a long-term funding for Homeland Security, the agency carrying out US President Donald Trump's controversial immigration agenda.
Democrats have insisted that Republicans remove from the massive spending bill a long-term funding for Homeland Security, the agency carrying out US President Donald Trump's controversial immigration agenda.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.