Also known as: Republican-controlled Congress
Congress — US legislative body that features in coverage of Trump administration policies, Ebola quarantine deals, and voting restrictions.
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… Subscribe to our newsletterTrump formally notified Congress last week that the United States had resumed military conflict against Iran, the White House confirmed to AFP, giving the Pentagon an additional 60 days to operate in the region without congressional approval.In addition …
US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockadeCitizen Digital
… The White House has asked Congress for more than USD 1.4 billion to confront the outbreak, including some USD 800 million tied to the Kenyan centre, covering not only the building itself but supplies, treatment, contact tracing, a regional logistics network and infection-control …
OPINION: A deadly virus, and the centre U.S wants on Kenyan soilThe Standard
… firms a fundamental American promise -- if you are born here, you are a citizen." "A president cannot change the Constitution by executive fiat," she said.Trump called the decision upholding birthright citizenship "bad for our country." He urged the Republican-controlled Congress …
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit birthright citizenshipCitizen Digital
… But the president abruptly cancelled the ceremony two hours beforehand, saying he would not sign the bill until Congress passed the SAVE America Act, his long-sought package of voting restrictions. …
Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visitCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Hannah McKay/FILE PHOTO Audio By Vocalize Microsoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had sought to "blackmail" him over his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the testimony. …
Bill Gates testified that Epstein sought to blackmail him: transcriptCitizen Digital
… Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts had been illegally renamed after Trump and only Congress has the right to change its name. …
Removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center begins after court rulingCitizen Digital
… The attention-grabbing posts come as Trump's approval ratings slide to new lows ahead of elections in November, in which his Republican Party is seeking to maintain its narrow control of Congress. …
'Strategic distraction?' Trump ramps up AI memes ahead of midtermsThe Standard
… On a day that opposition leaders drawn from the Mt Kenya region criticized President William Ruto for assenting to the deal that would see American citizens exposed to the deadly Ebola virus isolated at the Laikipia facility, Healthcare officials in the US also warned Congress ag …
Ebola center deal met with fire and brimstoneThe Standard
… On a day that opposition leaders drawn from the Mt Kenya region criticised President William Ruto for assenting to the deal that would see American citizens exposed to the deadly Ebola virus isolated at the Laikipia facility, Healthcare officials in the US also warned Congress ag …
Take them home: Ebola centre deal met with fire and brimstoneThe Standard
… The Senate and Chamber of Deputies have approved the change but it faces one last hurdle to clear Congress -- gaining approval from allies of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. …
Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victimsThe United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran, hitting targets including Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, as President Trump planned to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo. Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by firing missiles and drones at Bahrain, targeting a US forces residential building and other facilities.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran, hitting targets including Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, as President Trump planned to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo. Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by firing missiles and drones at Bahrain, targeting a US forces residential building and other facilities.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the United States is seeking to establish a quarantine centre on Kenyan soil at Laikipia Air Base, with American military aircraft assisting in the effort, citing the danger posed by Ebola as justification for the facility.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling 6-3 that children born on US soil to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are automatically US citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump cancelled a Capitol appearance to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, instead demanding Congress pass his SAVE America Act—a voting restrictions package requiring citizenship proof and photo ID—before he would proceed. The move surprised Republicans who had planned to highlight legislative action on economic concerns ahead of midterm elections.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to "blackmail" him over extramarital affairs through "veiled" threats, though Gates stated he was not actually blackmailed. According to a transcript released by the committee, Gates said Epstein considered exploiting knowledge of his affairs to keep him in Epstein's orbit as Gates was distancing himself.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Workers began removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after a federal judge ruled the renaming was unlawful and rejected a last-minute bid by the center's board to halt the removal.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump is posting AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to attack political rivals and promote himself ahead of November midterm elections, as his approval ratings decline amid unpopular foreign policy and inflation.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's plan to establish an Ebola isolation center for Americans at a Laikipia facility has sparked political backlash from opposition leaders in the Mt Kenya region and concern from US healthcare officials who warned Congress against the arrangement. A court has ordered the government to reveal details of the quarantine agreement with the USA.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A plan to establish an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya at a Laikipia facility for Americans exposed to the virus has triggered political opposition from Mt Kenya region leaders and warnings from US healthcare officials to Congress. The Courts have ordered the government to disclose details of the deal with the USA.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazilian lawmakers voted to dismantle a resolution mandating prioritized protection for underage sexual violence victims seeking abortion, overturning a provision that allowed minors to obtain free legal assistance to safeguard their rights. The change follows a two-minute debate and has been approved by the Senate and Chamber of Deputies but still requires Congressional approval.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, ruling that the venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval. Trump's name must be removed from the institution's title, façade, signage, and official materials within 14 days, though the centre said it would appeal the order.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the White House from moving ahead with a $1.8 billion compensation package for President Donald Trump's political allies, barring transfers of money into the fund, consideration of claims, and disbursement of payments pending further legal review.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's portrait, according to the Washington Post. If carried out, it would be the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in a century and a half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pentagon said the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, up about $4 billion from an estimate made two weeks earlier, as President Trump faces scrutiny over the conflict's impact on military readiness.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florida's attorney general is investigating ChatGPT maker OpenAI after a student who killed two people at Florida State University in April 2025 had consulted the chatbot for weapon advice beforehand. The investigation raises questions about whether AI creators can be held criminally responsible for how their tools are used.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, citing "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership as the reason for stalled peace talks. Trump said the options ahead were either to make a deal or to attack Iran, adding he would prefer not to take military action "on a human basis."
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the United States through mediator Pakistan on Thursday, state media reported Friday, even as negotiations remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire that began in April after a war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and accept U.S. demands for strict nuclear controls, as a U.S. naval blockade pressures Iran's economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump has decided to reject Iran's latest deal proposal and intends to continue the blockade until Tehran dismantles its nuclear programme.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's King Charles III began a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday, his first since ascending the throne, at a time of mounting strain in bilateral relations including disagreements over Iran strikes, NATO, trade, and Britain's digital services tax. Although royal diplomacy may help ease tensions, it is unlikely to resolve substantive disputes.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →