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Congress Approves Framework for Major Trump Tax Cuts

The American Congress has, after some resistance, voted through the legal framework required for Donald Trump's government to be able to implement major tax cuts. .

Congress Approves Framework for Major Trump Tax Cuts

Donald Trump is popular among his compatriots

Donald Trump's strong start seems to be going down well with the people and gives the American president a boost in public opinion. .

Donald Trump is popular among his compatriots

Chaotic Voting When the Speaker Was Re-elected

The drama in the US Congress was overwhelming when Speaker Mike Johnson was finally re-elected. Republican opponents gave in only after talks with future President Donald Trump.

Chaotic Voting When the Speaker Was Re-elected

Speaker Election in the USA – That's Why Johnson is at Risk

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life again. The new Congress convenes on Friday and the Republican's grip on the gavel is being tested as the House of Representatives elects its new Speaker - will the votes be enough for Johnson to continue in the post?.

Speaker Election in the USA – That's Why Johnson is at Risk

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

USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

The US House of Representatives has agreed on a temporary budget agreement and the risk of a government shutdown at Christmas is thus eliminated. .

USA avoids shutdown – budget approved

Budget battle against the clock – uncertain situation for the speaker

It became no – for the second time. Now the politicians in the US Congress have barely a day to agree on a new budget deal and stop a shutdown of the government apparatus.

Budget battle against the clock – uncertain situation for the speaker

Trump and Musk Block Congress's Budget

The USA's future president Donald Trump is stopping Congress's plan to prevent a shutdown of federal institutions until Christmas. And his advisor, tech billionaire Elon Musk, is backing him up.

Trump and Musk Block Congress's Budget

Struggle for Power in Congress

The presidential election is decided and Trump's party, the Republicans, have taken back the majority in the Senate. But the battle for the House of Representatives is not over – it may take days, maybe weeks, until a result is clear.

Struggle for Power in Congress

USA's Congressional Elections: First Double Shift in 230 Years?

The whole world's attention is focused on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. But the US election is not just about the White House, but also about Congress, where the campaign sprint is in full swing.

USA's Congressional Elections: First Double Shift in 230 Years?

USA's Congressional Election: First Double Shift in 230 Years?

The whole world's attention is focused on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. But the US election is not just about the White House, but also about Congress, where the campaign sprint is in full swing.

USA's Congressional Election: First Double Shift in 230 Years?

Oprah Winfrey surprised – met with cheers

Vice President candidate Tim Walz was in focus on day three of the Democrats' convention. But political heavyweights such as former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi also took the stage in Chicago – and Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey surprised – met with cheers

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

Investigation across party lines after shot at Trump

The Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and the Democrats' minority leader Hakeem Jeffries are creating a cross-party working group in the House of Representatives. The purpose is to investigate the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, reports [CNN](https://edition.

Investigation across party lines after shot at Trump