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Deepanjali Sharma is a political analyst and news writer at MEAWW with more than three years of experience covering US politics. Her reporting focuses on developments on Capitol Hill, congressional affairs, policy debates and major foreign-policy issues. She specializes in translating complex political developments into clear, accessible and engaging stories for a global audience.
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Scalise tells House GOP to ‘take inventory’ of expected Democratic probes after midterm losses
Steve Scalise asked Republican committee chairs to identify potential targets across Donald Trump's administration and prepare for the incoming oversight agenda
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed finds some common ground with Trump, calls for bipartisan cooperation
Abdul El-Sayed said he was looking forward to working with anyone who is 'interested in getting money out of politics, putting money in pockets, and passing Medicare for All'
Trump WH warns conservative groups their public remarks are being 'monitored' amid GOP backlash
The White House Office of Public Liaison reportedly sent a memo on November 5, two days after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate
Rubio ‘laughs off’ reports he may quit Trump admin: ‘I don’t know where these things come from’
Marco Rubio denied plans to leave Donald Trump’s administration, saying serving through the president’s second term was 'always my plan'
Trump declares Oval Office a national monument to prevent future presidents from making changes
President Donald Trump designated the Oval Office, outer Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments, saying the move would prevent major changes
Obama says Democrats’ victory shows ‘clear message’ that voters want ‘concrete solutions’
Barack Obama urged Democrats to use their new congressional majority to push for changes and limit the impact of Donald Trump's remaining two years in office
Trump buries midterm wipeout under praise for his White House ballroom and helipad
Trump spent about 25 minutes discussing White House construction and other renovation projects before addressing Republican losses in the midterms
Mike Johnson won't continue as House Republican leader after Democrats reclaim majority: Sources
Although Mike Johnson secured re-election to his Louisiana House seat, it remains unclear whether he will complete his full two-year term
Jeffries rules out making Trump impeachment a priority, says Democrats will focus on affordability
Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would prioritise affordability over retaliating against Donald Trump or pursuing impeachment after their midterm victory
Vance questions Iran war's cost after Democrats sweep Congress, urges GOP to rethink strategy
JD Vance said inflation, voter dissatisfaction with US ties to Israel and the Iran conflict contributed to Republicans losing support among 2024 Trump voters
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas to win first Democratic Senate seat since 1988
James Talarico's campaign focused on economic inequality and challenging the influence of wealthy individuals in politics
Roy Cooper defeats Trump-backed Michael Whatley in NC, delivering crucial Senate win for Dems
Roy Cooper will succeed Thom Tillis, who retired after clashing with Trump over Medicaid cuts in the president’s tax and spending law
Trump blasts Fox News over midterm coverage, calls Jessica Tarlov ‘dumb as a rock’ and slams polls
Donald Trump claimed Fox News is losing viewers over its coverage of Democrats and cited CNN polling to defend his support
Jeffries says Democrats are near a House comeback as exit polls show anger over Trump’s Iran war
Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are close to reclaiming House control, declaring, 'We’re on the brink of a dramatic change of direction in this country'
Trump warns of using ‘tremendous’ executive powers if GOP loses control in 2026 midterms
Donald Trump said he had the 'ultimate power' to veto bills and welcomed the nickname 'Mr Veto' if Democrats won Congress
Trump jokes he could move to Israel and become prime minister if Americans ‘got tired’ of him
CNN polling showed Trump had a 34% approval rating in the US, with 64% disapproving of his performance and 73% unhappy with his handling of the economy
Trump to deliver final midterm-eve speech at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovation
Donald Trump returns attention to a project plagued by algae, peeling liners, cost overruns and delays despite his claims that the work is complete
Trump pledges $15B in farmer aid ahead of midterms as diesel and fertilizer costs surge
Donald Trump announced farm aid ahead of the November 3 midterms, but its impact on Republican support among rural voters remains uncertain
Sanders says Dems’ alleged Alaska 'ballot-stacking' effort is 'pretty dumb', but it’s not illegal
Bernie Sanders compared the alleged effort in Alaska with a GOP-aligned super PAC’s reported spending to boost an independent candidate in Ohio
‘It’s a thing called bravery’: Trump hails Haley Stevens after she backs Republican Mike Rogers
The Michigan congresswoman broke ranks with her party's Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed just two days before Election Day