The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Survey work begins for contested Trump Triumphal Arch project in Washington

Workers have begun preliminary surveys and testing for a proposed Triumphal Arch sought by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · May 11

Alabama can use electoral map that favors Republicans, supreme court rules

Conservative justices vacated a lower court’s order that had blocked the map citing racial discrimination

The Guardian - US · May 11

Laura Loomer Claims MTG Sold Georgia Home and Moved to Costa Rica

Laura Loomer escalated her public feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, claiming the former Georgia congresswoman sold her Rome, Georgia, home and is now living in a $5 million house in Costa Rica with her fiancé, Brian Glenn.

Latin Times · May 11

Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency

His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA

The Independent UK · May 11

Cuban Political Prisoners Say Officials Threatened to 'Eliminate' Them if U.S. Attacks: Report

Independent journalist Luis Cino told Spain's ABC that a state security officer warned him "all counterrevolutionaries will be removed" if the United States attacks Cuba

International Business Times · May 11

Trump Adviser Says Record-Low Consumer Sentiment Is Basically POTUS' Fault for Caring Too Much

US consumer confidence has reached a record low, driven by high petrol prices and tariffs. Economic pressures are affecting household budgets, with many Americans feeling financially strained.

International Business Times · May 11

Was Stephen Miller Sidelined? Embarrassed Donald Trump Allegedly Admits Aide 'Goes Too Far' in Immigration Shift

Donald Trump is said to be edging immigration hardliner Stephen Miller away from the centre of power after a series of controversial calls, including branding a slain protester a 'domestic terrorist.'

International Business Times · May 11

'Dozy Don' Trends After Cameras Catch Donald Trump Jolting Awake Mid-Meeting

US President Donald Trump has been caught on camera appearing drowsy during several White House events, raising concerns about his health and stamina. Critics and medical experts weigh in.

International Business Times · May 11

Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights

Exclusive: In letter 40 lawmakers demand the FAA address allegations of mistreatment of immigrants and the ‘urgent need for transparency’

The Guardian - US · May 11

Trump to cut federal fuel tax as motorists count cost of Iran war at the pump

Petrol prices in the US have risen by more than 50% since the start of the Middle East conflict, feeding domestic discontent

Evening Standard · May 11