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Mike Johnson Warns Live-Streaming Nidal Hasan’s Execution Could Aid Terrorist Recruitment
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Mike Johnson Warns Live-Streaming Nidal Hasan’s Execution Could Aid Terrorist Recruitment

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is joining those skeptical of live-streaming the execution of convicted murderer Nidal Hasan. He told CBS that the risk is creating a video that could serve as a recruiting tool for future terrorists
US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Vote
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US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Vote

Socialist candidates, states that seem to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress
US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Race for Congress
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US Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake and How to Follow the Race for Congress

Socialist candidates, states that appear to be turning “purple” and a highly engaged Donald Trump. On November 3, the United States will hold midterm elections - a vote that will determine whether the president’s party, the Republicans, retains control of Congress
Democrats prepare major Trump investigations if they retake the House
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Democrats prepare major Trump investigations if they retake the House

If Democrats succeed in taking control of the House of Representatives in the US Congress in the autumn elections, a lot will change. Then extensive scrutiny of President Donald Trump and the Republican circle around him awaits - with a possible new impeachment trial on the cards
Hegseth impeachment effort stalls as Congress adjourns early before elections
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Hegseth impeachment effort stalls as Congress adjourns early before elections

Thomas Massie, a Republican member of the House of Representatives, wants to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. But House Speaker Mike Johnson, also a Republican, announced that Congress would be adjourned early ahead of the election
Trump urges voters, promises $5,000 to adult Americans if Republicans win midterms
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Trump urges voters, promises $5,000 to adult Americans if Republicans win midterms

The US midterm elections in November are among the most important in the country's history. That is the message from President Donald Trump as he urges his supporters to vote - and offers all adult Americans thousands of dollars
Republicans skip Trump’s first midterm convention as some candidates see him as a burden
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Republicans skip Trump’s first midterm convention as some candidates see him as a burden

It's supposed to be a glitzy event to fire up Donald Trump's base to vote in November. But a large number of congressional candidates are skipping the Republicans' first-ever convention ahead of a midterm election
Trump's Budget Proposal Narrowly Passes in House of Representatives
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Trump's Budget Proposal Narrowly Passes in House of Representatives

The USA's President Donald Trump's controversial tax and expenditure proposal has passed the first hurdle. With the smallest possible margin, it was voted through in the House of Representatives with the numbers 215 against 214
Trump's 2026 Budget Boosts Defense Spending Cuts Domestic Programs
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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
Congress Approves Framework for Major Trump Tax Cuts
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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.
Democrats Disrupt Trump's Speech with Signs and T-Shirts in Congress
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Democrats Disrupt Trump's Speech with Signs and T-Shirts in Congress

Signs, t-shirts, and a member who was thrown out. Donald Trump's political opponents protested during the president's speech to Congress
Trump's Bold Claims: A New Era for America or Just Talk?
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Trump's Bold Claims: A New Era for America or Just Talk?

The USA's new golden age has just begun, claimed Donald Trump in the first speech to Congress during his term. We have accomplished more in 43 days than most governments do in four years, said the President
Republicans united on Trump's budget
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Republicans united on Trump's budget

The US House of Representatives has approved budget frameworks that constitute an important step for President Donald Trump's agenda with promised tax relief.
Donald Trump is popular among his compatriots
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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.
Proof of Trump Critic Thune
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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
Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go
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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
Chaotic Voting When the Speaker Was Re-elected
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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
Speaker Election in the USA – That's Why Johnson is at Risk
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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?
Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus
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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
Trump gives support to Mike Johnson
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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.
Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go
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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
USA avoids shutdown – budget approved
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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.
Budget battle against the clock – uncertain situation for the speaker
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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
Trump claims new budget agreement after collapse
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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.
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