US Democratic lawmakers have reached an agreement with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown.

US House Democrats are preparing a plan to raise income taxes for high-earning Americans.

Divide appears to be growing within the Democratic Party ranks as some more progressive lawmakers pressure the administration of US President Joe Biden to take action in the face of Israel aggression on Palestinians.

A large number of Republican officials in former US President George W. Bush’s administration have quit the party, saying it has become a “Trump cult.”

An Iraqi lawmaker says the United States is seeking to undermine security in the Middle East region through supporting terrorism.

Democratic senate election candidate Jaime Harrison raises a record $57 million for his election campaign in bid to unseat senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.