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Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Over Book Controversy

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has dismissed the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, who was the first woman and the first black person to hold the position. .

Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Over Book Controversy

Trump's 2026 Budget Boosts Defense Spending Cuts Domestic Programs

The USA's President Donald Trump's budget proposal for 2026 contains significant investments in defense and security. In other parts of the government apparatus, comprehensive cutbacks are proposed.

Trump's 2026 Budget Boosts Defense Spending Cuts Domestic Programs

Trump Confirms Plan to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, continues to go hard on Harvard University. "We will remove Harvard's tax exemption.

Trump Confirms Plan to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status

Top Democrat Dick Durbin Will Not Seek Re-election in 2024

The Democrats' whip in the senate, Dick Durbin from Illinois, is not running for re-election next year. The news is shaking his battered party group.

Top Democrat Dick Durbin Will Not Seek Re-election in 2024

Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

The USA's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth shared sensitive information about attack plans against Yemen in another chat group, reports The New York Times. In the chat, there are, among others, his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.

Hegseth Faces New Chat Scandal Over Yemen Attack Plans

Democrats: Investigate Trump for Insider Trading

Several prominent Democrats are accusing President Donald Trump of insider trading, following his U-turn on tariffs. They are now demanding a formal investigation.

Democrats: Investigate Trump for Insider Trading

Democrats Seek New Leaders as Trump Era Challenges Persist

The Trump dominance is almost total: the President of the USA imposes tariffs, shuts down authorities, deports undocumented immigrants and threatens allied countries at a furious pace. Where is the opposition, many ask themselves.

Democrats Seek New Leaders as Trump Era Challenges Persist

Democrats Seek New Leadership as Trump Dominates US Politics

The Trump dominance is almost total: the USA's president imposes tariffs, shuts down authorities, deports undocumented immigrants and threatens allied countries at a furious pace. Where is the opposition, many ask themselves.

Democrats Seek New Leadership as Trump Dominates US Politics

American Journalist Accidentally Receives US Military Plans for Yemen Attack

The American journalist Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally gained access to the American military's plans to attack targets in Yemen, reports The Atlantic, where Goldberg is editor-in-chief. The Democrats want to see a "full investigation" of the incident.

American Journalist Accidentally Receives US Military Plans for Yemen Attack

Trump Moves to Dissolve Education Department, Cites Sweden as Model

Donald Trump has now signed the presidential order that dissolves the US Department of Education. In his speech, he praised the Swedish system as a model.

Trump Moves to Dissolve Education Department, Cites Sweden as Model

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

The US Senate has voted through the Republican budget proposal to avoid a shutdown of the government apparatus. The approval means financing of the state for the next six months.

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

Democrat leader wants to avoid shutdown in the USA

The Democrats' minority leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, says that he is not willing to risk a shutdown of the government apparatus and that he therefore can vote yes to the Republicans' budget proposal. .

Democrat leader wants to avoid shutdown in the USA

Shutdown Threatens Again in the USA

The American state apparatus is threatened once again by a shutdown. .

Shutdown Threatens Again in the USA

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"

Billions of dollars in government funds – and hundreds of millions of personal data – are now within reach for Elon Musk. Musk's team has gained access to federal payment systems in their pursuit of drastically cutting the state's expenditures.

Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

The Democrats in the USA have a political uphill battle in a battered landscape ahead of them after the tough election loss in the presidential election. The party has now appointed Ken Martin to lead the Democrats forward – and he chose fighting words when the result was clear.

The Democrats' new leader: Up to fight

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

USA introduces trade tariffs against Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday. President Donald Trump also threatens with new tariffs on oil and data chips – and simultaneously threatens to introduce tariffs on goods from the EU.

Trump threatens with tariffs on oil and chips

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors

At least twelve independent oversight directors, who have the task of reviewing American authorities' work, have been fired. .

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors

Extremist Leader Leaves Prison After Trump Order

More than 1,500 people convicted of involvement in the storming of the US Congress are pardoned or have their sentences shortened by Donald Trump. Among them are Stewart Rhodes, who founded the extremist group Oath Keepers, and Enrique Tarrio, who was the leader of the far-right Proud Boys.

Extremist Leader Leaves Prison After Trump Order

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus

Today, the 119th US Congress is gathering in Washington DC. Both chambers will be controlled by Donald Trump's party, the Republicans.

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus

Congress Avoids Shutdown Ahead of Election

The US Congress voted on Wednesday for a temporary budget deferment to avoid a shutdown of federal institutions. The decisive decision is postponed until after the presidential and congressional elections on November 5.

Congress Avoids Shutdown Ahead of Election

Kamala Harris has got a flying start

The USA's Vice President Kamala Harris has received sufficient support to secure the nomination as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in August. At the same time, her campaign fund has been replenished at a record pace.

Kamala Harris has got a flying start

Harris' First Campaign Meeting: We Will Win

Kamala Harris was met with the audience's cheers during her first campaign meeting in Milwaukee in the swing state of Wisconsin. She attacked Trump on several points and spoke about the future.

Harris' First Campaign Meeting: We Will Win

Harris praises Biden – backed by heavyweight names

Kamala Harris has made her first public appearance after the American President Joe Biden dropped out of the election campaign. Harris is now getting support from an increasing number of heavyweight Democrats.

Harris praises Biden – backed by heavyweight names