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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

Proof of Trump Critic Thune

Experienced and well-liked – but with a complicated relationship to the USA's president. The Senate's new majority leader, South Dakota Republican John Thune, stands before his life's task: to push Donald Trump's policy through the chamber.

Proof of Trump Critic Thune

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In just over two weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions prepared, and members of Congress lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

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

Trump gives support to Mike Johnson

Incoming President Donald Trump expresses support for party colleague Mike Johnson to continue as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the USA. .

Trump gives support to Mike Johnson

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In less than three weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions will be prepared, and members of Congress will be lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

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 claims new budget agreement after collapse

Republicans in the USA's congress may have reached a new budget agreement that could mean that the country's federal institutions will not be shut down. .

Trump claims new budget agreement after collapse

The Speaker wants to calculate the cost of Trump's tax cuts

One must count on it. The House of Representatives' Republican Speaker Mike Johnson wants to examine the incoming President Donald Trump's promised tax cuts in the USA.

The Speaker wants to calculate the cost of Trump's tax cuts

Trump's party takes full control of Congress

The Republicans retain the majority in the USA's House of Representatives, AP confirms. The party thereby controls both chambers of Congress, paving the way for Donald Trump to get his policies through.

Trump's party takes full control of Congress

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

This is Trump's Victory Speech – Word for Word

Donald Trump spoke to his supporters for 25 minutes after he declared himself the winner of the US presidential election. Here is the speech in its entirety.

This is Trump's Victory Speech – Word for Word

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?

Zelensky's visit polarizes Washington

Ukraine's president and the USA's highest leader showed mutual trust at meetings in Washington. But the Republicans spread dark clouds over Zelensky's visit, with echoes of presidential candidate Donald Trump's threats to cut off support to Ukraine.

Zelensky's visit polarizes Washington

USA may keep open over the election

The American government apparatus can stay open over the election. The Speaker of Congress, Republican Mike Johnson, has a preliminary agreement with the Democrats on temporary expenditure frameworks for the year's last three months.

USA may keep open over the election

Biden: Political violence has no place in the USA

Political violence does not belong in the USA. This says President Joe Biden during a speech in Pennsylvania on Monday.

Biden: Political violence has no place in the USA

Report on Biden Completed – Lacking Evidence

The Republicans in Washington have released their long report on Joe Biden, which they hope will lead to an impeachment process. But the road ahead is long, and will likely not lead anywhere.

Report on Biden Completed – Lacking Evidence

Republicans: Don't Make Racist Remarks about Harris

Republican leaders urge their party colleagues to avoid racist and sexist attacks against Kamala Harris, the Democrats' likely presidential candidate. .

Republicans: Don't Make Racist Remarks about Harris

Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism

Kimberly Cheatle, head of the bodyguard unit Secret Service, is leaving her post after the assassination attempt on the USA's former President Donald Trump. .

Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism

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