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Who is Amit Mehta? Indian-origin US judge at the centre of Trump immunity case linked to January 6 attack

Amit Mehta is an Indian-origin judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was nominated by Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the US Senate the same year.

The Times of India

Energy executive tapped to replace Mullin in the US Senate after his DHS promotion

Mullin would have been up for reelection in November

The Independent UK

ICE Cowboy In, ICE Barbie Out: Markwayne Mullin Now Leading Trump's DHS After Kristi Noem Removal

The US Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote, replacing the scandal-hit Kristi Noem.

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AOC Not Ruling Out Backing Challengers to Democratic Incumbents, Report Claims

Axios noted that her comments come as 30 House Democratic incumbents face at least one primary challenger who had raised $100,000 or more as of the end of 2025.

Latin Times

Senate Rejects Effort to Halt Trump's Iran Strikes 47-53 — Fetterman Joins GOP as Costs Reach $11 Billion

The US Senate rejects a war powers resolution to end military operations in Iran, marking the third failed attempt. Discover the implications for US foreign policy, taxpayer costs, and rising gas prices.

International Business Times UK

Illinois Election Results 2026: Who Is Don Tracy? The 75-Year-Old Attorney Who Won the Republican Senate Primary

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat Juliana Stratton, he aims to challenge the status quo in November.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m sick of stupid’: from excoriating Noem to breaking with Trump, Thom Tillis goes for fiery final act in Congress

The Republican senator from North Carolina will not seek re-election after Trump threatened to primary him

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In a surprising twist, one Democrat leader breaks ranks to back Donald Trump’s Iran strikes

Ruffled a lot of feathers.

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Who Is Markwayne Mullin? The Oklahoma Senator Tapped By Trump To Replace Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Chief

Explore the rise of Markwayne Mullin from a plumber and MMA fighter to a U.S. Senator and Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.

International Business Times UK

Markwayne Mullin's Government and Service History Explained As Trump Names Kristi Noem's Replacement

President Donald Trump announced that he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.

International Business Times

US Senate Backs Trump's Ongoing Iran Attack Strategy, Rejects War Powers Restriction

In a closely watched vote, the US Senate rejected a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers on Iran, highlighting deep political divides.

International Business Times UK

Rockets, missiles and drones fly across Iran and Israel; Middle East remains tense — how the war is unfolding

Escalating Middle East conflict sees Israel strike Lebanon and intercept Iranian missiles. A US submarine sank an Iranian warship, while Iran retaliated with strikes across the region. The US Senate backed President Trump's military actions against Iran. Energy supplies are threatened as oil prices soar and global markets react.

The Times of India

John Fetterman Slams Senators Planning To Support War Powers Resolution: 'Empty Sloganeering'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman slammed fellow lawmakers planning to support the War Powers Resolution seeking to force President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before continuing military operations against the Iranian regime.

Latin Times

Pardoned Jan 6 rioter Jake Lang arrested in Minneapolis for vandalism

Jake Lang posted a video of himself kicking down an anti-ICE sculpture at the Minnesota State Capitol, before triumphantly declaring: “Pro ICE baby! America first, America only”

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How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid

Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.

The Guardian - US

DoJ deemed it ‘unnecessary’ to conclude whether seizing Maduro violated international law, memo reveals

Memo on US military raid to capture Venezuela’s president effectively argued that presidents can blow through UN charter

Radio France Internationale

Why the new US ambassador to South Africa could strain relations even further

Leo Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist picked by President Donald Trump to represent the United States in South Africa, is preparing to begin his new role as ambassador after being confirmed by the US Senate. A history of opposition to the country's ruling party during its struggle against apartheid…

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Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis will not run for reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis is retiring from the Senate after a single term, leaving behind an open seat in a reliably red state.

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Dan Bongino ‘wants to go back to his show’ says president, as deputy FBI director resigns

Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned podcaster, will step down in January. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 17 December at a glance

Latin Times

Trump Claims Jasmine Crockett's Candidacy To The Senate Is a 'Gift To Republicans': 'Can't Imagine She Wins'

President Donald Trump said Jasmine Crockett's candidacy to the U.S. Senate in the Texas race next year is a "gift to Republicans," as her progressive and confrontational stance could give an edge to the GOP's candidate.

Latin Times

GOP Mocks Jasmine Crockett Over Her Candidacy To The U.S. Senate For Texas: 'Low-IQ'

The Republican party's official X account mocked Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett after she announced her candidacy to the U.S. Senate.

Latin Times

John Fetterman Says Jasmine Crockett Is Likely a Candidate 'Republicans Want To Run'

John Fetterman said Republicans are likely happy about Jasmine Crockett's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling CNN's Manu Raju that her profile is the kind that the GOP "wants to run."

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Confirms She Will Run In Texas' U.S. Senate Race As Poll Shows Her Leading Dems

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed on Monday she will run for the U.S. Senate in Texas after hinting at such a decision for weeks.

Latin Times

Colin Allred Drops Out Of Texas' U.S. Senate Race, Will Run For House Instead

Former Rep. Colin Allred announced he is dropping out of the race to be the next Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas as Jasmine Crockett is expected to announce her bid.

International Business Times

Jasmine Crockett Hints Announcement About Whether She Will Run For Senate 90 Minutes Before State Deadline

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she will make a "special announcement" on Monday, likely whether she will run for the U.S. Senate in Texas, 90 minutes before the state's deadline to submit the paperwork.

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