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Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people
Trump lashed out at Democrats on Truth Social days after the party won control of Congress.
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Why the prognosis for healthcare stocks is uncertain ahead of Congress’ new makeup
Healthcare stocks may struggle to find momentum as the Democrats get ready to take over Congress.
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After victory in the midterms, what next for US Democrats?
Donald Trump's Republican party has lost its majority in both chambers of the US Congress. But the president still has a lot of power — and the Democrats have yet to agree on how best to use theirs.
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With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.
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Pressure mounts on US Defence chief Hegseth after Republican election rout
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under growing pressure, with victorious Democrats planning to target him in Congress and Republicans blaming the Iran war he championed for their election losses. President Donald Trump has stood by Hegseth so far, insisting he's doing "a very good job". But Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both blamed midterm election losses on the Iran war, for which Hegseth is a key advocate and spokesman.
Business
Anthropic IPO announcement odds drop on Kalshi following midterms and AI sell-off
Kalshi traders cut the odds of an Anthropic IPO announcement before December as AI stocks sold off after Democrats won control of Congress.
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China keeps a close eye on US midterm shake-up
The US midterm elections have resulted in the Democratic Party taking control of both chambers of the US Congress, leaving Donald Trump as a lame duck president for the remainder of his term. Professor Steve Tsang of the SOAS China Institute tells FRANCE 24 that, while a weakened Trump could strengthen Beijing's negotiating position, the Chinese leadership is aware that Congress has relatively little sway over foreign policy and is keen to maintain warm personal ties between the two presidents.
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Will Democratic Party introduce a new 'New Deal'? Key narrative must be 'focused on economic issues'
With Democrats poised to control both chambers of Congress, the party faces a defining challenge: how to constrain Donald Trump's presidency while carving out a path to the White House in 2028. For Ian Reifowitz, Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY Empire State University, the answer lies in drawing on the historical legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal coalition. Republicans, he argues, have progressively shifted electoral competition towards questions of identity, immigration and cultural conflict. Democrats, by contrast, must recover their traditional strength on economic secur
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future in question after midterms setback
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future is in question after Tuesday's, November 3, midterms setback. On Thursday, November 5, he issued a video message vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic”. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle has more.
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Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday, but Congress put it on hold as impeachment proceedings against him move forward. Peña is facing impeachment over a banking scandal that has affected millions of people and sparked protests, with thousands taking to the streets in recent days.
Politics
Generation Z and young voters help redefine US politics after midterms
Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.
Business
Nvidia's Huang is asked to brief Congress on reported Chinese spy relationship
President Donald Trump was briefed about a year ago about those intelligence findings, The New York Times reported.
Business
California’s billionaire tax faces defeat, but Democrats plan higher taxes on the wealthy
The likely defeat of the California billionaire tax may energize Democrats in Congress to propose federal tax hikes on high earners, according to tax experts.
Business
Three tax proposals targeting the rich that the new Congress could revive
Democrats' sweeping victories could revive tax proposals targeting carried interest, large trusts, and borrowing against stock.
Business
Democratic sweep puts crypto on defensive in Washington
Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry.
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What can Democrats do in Congress under President Trump?
What can the Democratic party actually change when it comes to Donald Trump’s decisions, policies and presidency?
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US Midterms: Democrats say ready to negotiate and promise big changes
US Democrats are promising to leverage their landslide election win to bring down living costs and hold President Donald Trump's administration to account. They are set to take control of both chambers of Congress in January, but delivering on their agenda could mean striking deals with the very president they have pledged to rein in.
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Congress defeat: How Trump’s allies are distancing themselves from Iran war
US Vice President JD Vance blames the war for the midterm rout as Democrats prepare to use Congress to rein it in.
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Germany’s Merz expects Trump to keep ignoring Congress
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.
Business
Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats do anything to ease cost of living pressures?
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.