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As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump's District of Columbia projects

As Congress returns to Democrats, one likely casualty emerges: Trump's District of Columbia projects

In his first public appearance after an election that soundly repudiated his policies, President Donald Trump turned to a topic both familiar and, given the context, surprising

National Guard to expand DC patrols with military vehicles, boats

National Guard to expand DC patrols with military vehicles, boats

Pete Hegseth authorized the National Guard to expand its presence in Washington, DC, with military tactical vehicles, patrol boats, and police cars.

South Korean audit reveals friction in US alliance as Washington's priorities shift

South Korean audit reveals friction in US alliance as Washington's priorities shift

By Jack Kim SEOUL, Nov 5 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has come under fire from the opposition over his management of the US alliance following revelations of strains in ties during a month-long parliamentary audit that ended last week.

Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future

Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future

By Phil Stewart and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, a day after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the Iran war.

Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat

Vance repudiates Iran war after US electoral defeat

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - US Vice President JD Vance distanced himself from President Donald Trump's war on Iran on Wednesday, questioning its worth and blaming it entirely for a stinging electoral rebuke by voters that delivered control of Congress to Democrats.

Pete Hegseth says he will fight impeachment, defying calls to resign

Pete Hegseth says he will fight impeachment, defying calls to resign

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth vowed to fight a looming impeachment effort, defying calls to resign.

What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as Democrats eye return to power

What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as Democrats eye return to power

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth could become the first casualty of President Donald Trump’s historic midterm losses.

Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” after voters punished Republicans over it in this week’s midterm elections.

The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress

The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress

The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington

Secret Service arrests man near White House after he said he heard voices telling him to kill Trump

Secret Service arrests man near White House after he said he heard voices telling him to kill Trump

The U.S. Secret Service says a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle near the White House with multiple guns, claiming he heard voices in his head telling him to kill President Donald Trump

Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court

Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court

A key federal panel is expected to give final approval to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories

Strong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races