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US Congress explained: What are the House of Representatives and the Senate?

The US Congress has two chambers, the House of Representatives and Senate, which differ in size, terms, representation and powers. The House has 435 voting members elected every two years, while the Senate has 100 members serving six-year terms. Their distinct roles and procedures shape President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

One statewide candidate filing deadline in the next two weeks

It's officially fall, and there are 39 days until the November midterm election.

Ballotpedia · Sep 25

Stopgap funding bill delays OMB grants rule until December 11

On September 3, President Donald Trump (R) signed a stopgap spending bill which funds the federal government until Dec. 11. The bill averted a government shutdown, but also delayed the implementation of an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule on federal grantmaking that would give political appointees and…

Ballotpedia · Sep 25

Senate plots its final week before elections with potential data center electricity vote

The Senate will return next week to wrap up business before the November midterm elections, seeking to take action on an affordability issue and score a political win for an endangered Republican incumbent. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters Thursday that a wide array of bills could potentially…

Roll Call · Sep 25

Kristi Noem Cites Taylor Sheridan's 'Lioness' While Criticising ICE Coverage: 'The Media Sucks'

Kristi Noem shared a scene from Paramount+ drama 'Lioness' while defending ICE, prompting debate over media coverage, government accountability and the series' portrayal of military operations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Steve Cohen Brands Trump 'The Most Impeachable President' in a Sweeping 26-Count Impeachment Filing

Representative Steve Cohen has filed 26 articles of impeachment against President Trump, calling him the most impeachable leader in US history, though the measure has no path in a Republican House.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Pezeshkian denies Iran plot to kill Trump, says ‘never been the position’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran would never seek to kill US President Donald Trump, despite Trump and US authorities accusing Tehran of plotting his assassination.

The Times of India · Sep 25

'Trump wants to colonise Brazil': Lula claims US to gain resources if he loses

Lula also addressed the issue at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, warning against attempts to interfere with Brazil's democratic process. "We will not allow the enemies of democracy – internal or external – to attack the will of the people. Brazilian democracy belongs to the Brazilians,”…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Trump ends key racial disparity checks as desegregation orders are scrapped

The Trump administration has shifted the approach to civil rights enforcement in American schools

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Lula says Trump wants to ‘colonise’ and capture Brazil’s resources by meddling in election

A TV spot claims the US president is trying to sway October’s presidential vote in favour of Lula’s far-right opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25