Republicans are at increasing risk of losing the House in the midterm elections.

WASHINGTON _ Republicans are bracing for a potential Democratic wave in November that would rip away their grip on the U.S. House, leave their agenda in tatters and embroil Donald Trump's White House in a procession of congressional investigations.

Donald Trump takes his fight to keep his party in control of Congress to the Great Plains this week, where the White House thinks he still retains enough popularity to help Republicans unseat incumbent Senate Democrats.

Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's newest Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is expected to face punishing questioning from Democrats this week over his endorsement of presidential immunity and his opposition to abortion.

Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump's US Supreme Court nominee said Wednesday he would not let political pressure threaten his judicial independence, as he assured senators he respected the landmark legal precedent protecting abortion rights.

The Democratic National Committee's revised rules ensure that, when the wide open 2020 presidential nominating race formally begins just 17 months from now, the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary will retain their influential places as the first two contests.