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The democratic socialist promised free childcare and buses and a rent freeze – can he deliver before New Yorkers lose patience? After more than a year of repeating ambitious promises about freezing rent and making childcare free, Zohran Mamdani will wake on Wednesday with a daunting task ahead … Zohran Mamdani faces a daunting task: making his campaign pledges a realityRead more

Democrats maintain 5-2 majority as three judges win 10-year terms in a key swing-state court US politics live – latest updates Three liberal justices won another 10-year term on the Pennsylvania supreme court, giving Democrats a key victory and allowing them to maintain their 5-2 advantage on a … Pennsylvania keeps three liberal justices, preserving swing-state court controlRead more

Decisive races in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey in US government shutdown’s 35th day – key US politics stories from 4 November 2025 at a glance US elections 2025 – live updates US voters turned out to the polls on Tuesday in the first election since … Trump news at a glance: US election day is an early referendum of president as government shutdown drags onRead more

Democratic socialist and former New York governor face off in race to lead New York City NYC mayoral election – live results tracker at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown Manhattan There’s a couple of hundred Cuomo supporters at his watch party now. I just saw a man down … NYC mayoral election live: Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa await results after polls closeRead more

Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia, the Associated Press said Tuesday, making the centrist former congresswoman the first female governor of the southern state. An ex-CIA and federal law enforcement officer who served … Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of VirginiaRead more

Pentagon secretary says two people killed in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, bringing total killed to 66 in 16 strikes Defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft … Hegseth announces another deadly US strike on alleged drug boatRead more

Demands of absolute loyalty and attacks on institutions have raise memories of Mao-style chaos from US watchers in China When Vickie Wang, a budding standup comedian, gets on stage in New York, she’s not just thinking about what jokes to crack. She’s also thinking about which ones to … A cultural revolution? Trump’s America feels oddly familiar to those watching from ChinaRead more

President withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination in May but says on Truth Social he is ‘ideally suited’ for top role Donald Trump has renewed his nomination for the billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become Nasa administrator. “This evening, I am pleased to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business … Trump reverses course to renominate billionaire Musk ally to lead NasaRead more

Jamie Raskin in a letter questioned why justice department abruptly ended investigation into Epstein co-conspirators A top Democrat has demanded to know why the Trump administration “inexplicably killed” a criminal investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators as he accused the justice department of … House Democrat accuses Trump’s DoJ of ‘gigantic cover-up’ over shut Epstein inquiryRead more

But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close The US federal government shutdown was poised to move into record-breaking territory on Tuesday after the Senate rejected for the 14th time a funding package already passed by the Republican-controlled … US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th dayRead more

Though their neoconservative vision may seem less relevant since Bush left office, signs of the Cheneys’ influence linger in Trump’s administration Weeks before one of America’s best-known businessmen, Donald Trump, was sworn in as president on an overcast day in Washington DC, a different politician with a similarly … Liz Cheney remains a conservative in her father’s tradition despite defying TrumpRead more

The ironies of Cheney’s parting of ways with Donald Trump and modern day Republicans are numerous US politics live – latest updates He was the embodiment of America-first ideals before Donald Trump and his Maga movement hijacked the phrase. The principle of a strong president empowered to push … Dick Cheney created the ground for Trump’s excesses, despite their differencesRead more

The president is lashing out before the supreme court’s impending decision on his absurd policy Halloween came early for Donald Trump. Ronald Reagan spooked him. Trump had a startled reaction to the TV ad that appeared during the first game of the World Series, placed by the provincial … The ghost of Ronald Reagan has spooked Trump over tariffs | Sidney BlumenthalRead more

From redistricting in California to mayor of New York, voters in several US states cast ballots for elected officers and supreme court judges Continue reading…

US vice-president who served under George W Bush and pushed hard for the invasion of Iraq The former US vice-president Dick Cheney, who has died aged 84, was one of the most influential holders of that office in American history. While many vice-presidents had to settle for marginal … Dick Cheney obituaryRead more

Former US vice-president a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’ to sell Iraq war Dick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84 Dick Cheney, who has died aged 84, came to be seen as a moderate in his later … Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for TrumpismRead more

Trump’s second term has stars calling out the president – but others choose to remain silent, questioning whether it makes any difference If you were hoping Jennifer Lawrence might be able to tell you who to vote for and why, you’re in for some disappointment. “I don’t really … De Niro to JLaw: should celebrities be expected to speak out against Trump?Read more

City government declines to raise objection in court but state leaders and ACLU seek to block deployment of troops A state court in Nashville on Monday heard a legal challenge by some Democratic elected officials to Donald Trump’s deployment of the national guard into the streets of Memphis, … Judge considers Democratic challenge to Trump troop deployment in MemphisRead more

Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast examines the US president’s moves to build a US$300m ballroom at the same time as a government shutdown leaves millions of poor Americans facing a possible freeze on their food stamps. Washington Bureau Chief David Smith speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the … Trump builds a palace while Americans face going hungry – podcastRead more

Leaders from George W Bush to John Barrasso paid tribute to the former vice-president’s decades of public service US political leaders offered their condolences about the death of Dick Cheney, with George W Bush describing his former vice-president as “a calm and steady presence in the White House … Dick Cheney remembered as steady, influential force in US politicsRead more

Ballot measure would let legislature redraw congressional districts to carve out five more Democratic seats Californians will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide on Proposition 50, a ballot measure of national significance that could play a major role in determining which party controls the US House … Prop 50: Californians vote on redistricting to counter redrawn Texas mapsRead more

Live results of race for City Hall as Democratic socialist battles disgraced former governor and Republican candidate Polls are open in New York City from 6am until 9pm local time. The first results will come in shortly after the polls close and will continue to come in throughout … Live NYC mayoral election results: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face offRead more

President’s pressure on the department to prosecute his enemies is hurting US law and violating policies, say experts Donald Trump’s intense pressure on the US Department of Justice (DoJ) to charge key foes with crimes based on dubious evidence and his ongoing investigations of other political enemies is … How Trump is weaponizing the DoJ to ‘bully, prosecute, punish and silence’ his foesRead more

Off-year elections, including Zohran Mamdani’s high-profile New York race, could reshape the political map Voters in several states are heading to the polls on Tuesday for elections that will provide a crucial window into nationwide support for Donald Trump’s Republican allies, and potentially signal new momentum for the … What to expect as voters test Trump’s sway and party power from New York to CaliforniaRead more

Race has gained national attention with Trump threatening to pull federal funds from the city if Zohran Mamdani wins New York City voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday in one of the most closely watched mayoral elections in the city’s history. Vying for the city’s top … New York City voters head to polls for closely watched mayoral electionRead more

VP served under presidents from Nixon to George W Bush Cheney will be remembered for key role after 9/11 The former White House chief of staff, member of congress, secretary of defense and US vice-president Dick Cheney has died, his family has said. He was 84. A Yale … Dick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84Read more

With polls showing signs of recovery after a popularity slump, Tuesday’s results will test whether the party can rebuild One year after Donald Trump won his way back into the White House, voters are going back to the ballot box in a test of the president’s popularity and … Democrats fight to rebuild in key state races on election dayRead more

Veterans groups say recent Washington Post stories on VA disability payments paint a misleading picture. The paper stands by its reporting In October, the Washington Post reported that it had uncovered “rampant exaggeration and fraud” in the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability benefits system. “Military veterans are … The trouble with US veterans benefits isn’t ‘rampant’ fraud – it’s bureaucratic roadblocks, advocates sayRead more

Attention in US and abroad will be on New York mayoral race with Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani facing Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa New York City has probably the most high-profile mayor in the country, and in June, Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman and democratic socialist, won the … US elections 2025 live: Americans go to the polls, with elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and CaliforniaRead more

Democratic leaders decry ‘unbelievably cruel’ move, saying ‘Trump is using food as a weapon’ during shutdown Senate Republicans shot down a Democratic-led attempt to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits on Monday during the government shutdown – a move that heightens uncertainty for the 42 million … Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund SnapRead more