US politics

Former US senator Jay Rockefeller, estimated to be worth $160 million, has died aged 89. His wife and four children may be heirs, although no estate details are public.

Jonathan Paghubasan Nov 06, 2026

A YouGov poll found limited support for Stephen A. Smith and Charles Barkley as potential political candidates, suggesting sports and television fame may not translate into votes.

John Tan Nov 05, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms has become America's first Black woman governor after winning Georgia's election, a victory that ended decades of Republican control and capped a career in local and national politics.

Ria Pathak Nov 04, 2026

Kristi Noem allegedly posted an unauthorised statement on State Department letterhead saying she remained a senior adviser after her role as special envoy ended, Politico reported.

Chelsie Napiza Oct 25, 2026

PR expert Sam Gauchier says Melania Trump's limited public appearances may reflect a desire to control media attention, while her absences risk affecting how the first lady is perceived.

Oscar Enrico III Reyes Oct 19, 2026

Natalie Harp brought pardon documents to Donald Trump during his Alaska rally, where he signed them for two shop owners and renewed attention on letters she wrote expressing personal devotion.

Chrys Brent Deiparine Oct 14, 2026

Kansas Senate candidate and pastor Adam Hamilton has condemned JD Vance's criticism of his Christianity, calling the vice president's remarks desperate and 'pathetic' during an ABC interview.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 12, 2026

Donald Trump's changing route to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews prompted renewed scrutiny, with White House officials defending his walk and no medical explanation identified.

Mathew Erpansizo Oct 06, 2026

Donald Trump's claim at an Ohio rally that he knows more about everything than anyone else has prompted renewed online calls for the 25th Amendment, without any formal action announced.

Porfel Manongsong Oct 05, 2026

Donald Trump has dismissed Barack Obama's suggestion that governments would improve under female leadership, calling the idea ridiculous during a White House press exchange.

Maybelyn B. Paden Sep 28, 2026

Peter Thiel has criticised Donald Trump's approach to staffing his administration, arguing that loyalty tests produced a government lacking competence, while warning of wider political upheaval.

Kenneth Axl Sep 28, 2026

Sylvester Stallone says he rejected Donald Trump's Hollywood ambassador role, arguing the industry's corporate structure makes the president's plan unlikely to succeed.

Oscar Enrico III Reyes Sep 21, 2026

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has spoken about missing family time while in office, weeks after leaving the Trump administration to focus more on her children.

Rose Enecio Sep 15, 2026

Art Garfunkel, 84, expresses concerns over Donald Trump's presidency and US actions in Venezuela, considering leaving the country. He criticises America's direction and remains hopeful for future change

Nica Marie Virtudazo Sep 05, 2026

A new Alex Gibney documentary portrays Elon Musk as 'the most miserable man' a close associate has ever met and probes his vast political and data power.

Briane Nebria Sep 03, 2026

Billie Eilish faces criticism for officiating her brother's wedding on land formerly inhabited by Native Americans, sparking backlash due to her previous comments against ICE at the Grammys.

Oscar Enrico III Reyes Sep 02, 2026

President Trump's suggestion that Canada should pay for wildfire smoke affecting US cities faces criticism from both parties.

Tanmay Puri Jul 28, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for Netanyahu's arrest sparks criticism from US lawmakers, exposing deep political divides over Israel and Palestine. Legal authority remains with federal government.

Terence Repelente Jul 23, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson backs sweeping ban on lawmakers sleeping with staff, expanding ethics rules and intensifying calls for tougher misconduct protections on Capitol Hill.

Emmanuel Morilla Jul 21, 2026

Trump's longtime teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez is on unpaid leave amid a federal probe into allegations he used insider access to speech scripts to win over $100,000 on Kalshi prediction markets.

Emmanuel Morilla Jul 19, 2026

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's adopted sister and a long‑time disability rights official, has been appointed to finish his US Senate term for South Carolina after his sudden death in Washington.

Welbert Bauyaban Jul 14, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell's recent CNN interview reignites her feud with Donald Trump, as she speculates on his health and future, sparking widespread online debate and political scrutiny.

Maybelyn B. Paden Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Ron Johnson is expected to lead the Senate Budget Committee after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, impacting major spending debates. Graham's final efforts focused on Saudi-Israel relations.

Tanmay Puri Jul 13, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell criticises Donald Trump's AI-generated video mocking critics, calling his leadership 'an abomination.' Despite moving to Ireland, she remains vocal about American politics.

Anna Katrina Sevilla Jul 10, 2026

Thomas Massie's viral post proposing term limits coincides with Mitch McConnell's hospitalisation, sparking debates on transparency and congressional reforms

Rohit David Jul 08, 2026

A viral video of a pregnant Nigerian woman stopped from travelling to the US has reignited debates on birthright citizenship and immigration policies, despite no official confirmation.

Tanmay Puri Jun 30, 2026

President Trump cancels signing a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress prioritise voter ID legislation, causing a political standoff and stalling a major housing initiative.

Francis Miñoza Jun 29, 2026

JD Vance faces backlash after claiming he spoke with Pope Leo XIV, as Vatican-linked sources say there is no record of a call and critics accuse him of exploiting the Pope for politics.

Kenneth Axl Jun 27, 2026

Donald Trump warns of a looming communist threat in the US, following progressive victories in New York primaries, predicting national collapse and severe consequences.

Joycelyn Uy Jun 26, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly strengthening his relationship with Donald Trump, signalling a shift in political alliances as Elon Musk's influence appears to wane

Anna Katrina Sevilla Jun 25, 2026