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News from the legislative branch of the US government, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate

Steam rises from a grate near the US Capitol. Getty Images via AFP

US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

USSeptember 24, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington. Reuters
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US announces sweeping new set of sanctions against Iran

USAugust 24, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed won a Michigan Senate primary election against centrist Democrat Haley Stevens. AFP

Pro-Palestinian progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary

USAugust 05, 2026
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticises the US-Iran deal at a media conference after a meeting with Democratic senators on Capitol Hill. Reuters

US Senate votes to limit Trump’s war on Iran in rare rebuke

USJune 23, 2026
Syrians in Latakia celebrate the anniversary of the downfall of the regime of former president Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Trump signs bill that includes repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

USDecember 17, 2025
The US Capitol building in Washington. Bloomberg

US politicians consider terrorist designation for all of Muslim Brotherhood

USDecember 03, 2025
Republican Representative from Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene, pictured in May. EPA

Maga star Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from US Congress

USNovember 22, 2025
The US government is shut down, as senators have failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. AFP
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US government shutdown: What happens and who is affected?

USNovember 03, 2025
US border control employees are deemed essential, so are still required to work during the shutdown. AFP

How a US government shutdown could affect the Middle East

USOctober 01, 2025
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025. AP

Syria bloodshed gives US legislators pause over sanctions relief

USJuly 23, 2025
House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson and other members of Congress. Reuters

US Congress approves Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' tax and spending bill

USJuly 03, 2025
US Army troops at the 250th anniversary military parade in Washington. President Donald Trump said 'it's possible' American forces could get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict. Getty Images

US senator aims to limit Trump's power to use military against Iran

USJune 16, 2025
Senator Cory Booker says US government institutions are being 'recklessly and unconstitutionally' attacked by the Trump administration. AP
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US senator speaks for 25 hours in protest against Trump

USApril 02, 2025
The US Capitol in Washington. The Senate passed a spending bill on March 14. Bloomberg

US avoids government shutdown after Senate passes funding bill

USMarch 14, 2025
US President Donald Trump. Bloomberg

Trump to deliver 'firework' speech to Congress as Israel-Gaza ceasefire teeters

USMarch 04, 2025

Donald Trump declares English as official US language

USFebruary 28, 2025
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