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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Trump pledges to veto ‘insane’ Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses

  • Trump says he will veto bills he considers “insane”.
  • He cited higher petrol prices as a factor in Republican losses.
  • Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress.

After Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump said he would veto legislation he considers “insane”, while expressing confidence he could still work with Democratic lawmakers. The results weaken his ability to advance his agenda and give Democrats more power…

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US dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm election win as growth fears rise

  • The dollar hit a one-month low after Democrats’ midterm wins.
  • US stocks rallied as fears of economic fallout eased.
  • Bond yields fell as investors anticipated political gridlock.

The US dollar fell to a one-month low after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, as investors reassessed the outlook for Donald Trump’s final two years in office. The result raised expectations of political gridlock and closer scrutiny of the administration’s agenda,…

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Tell us: how do you feel about the US midterm election results?

  • Democrats won control of both houses of Congress.
  • Readers are invited to share their reactions and hopes.
  • The article asks about possible effects on US foreign policy.

Democrats won control of both houses of Congress after a series of sweeping victories over Donald Trump’s Republican party. The article invites people in the US and around the world to share how they feel about the results and what they might mean for the country’s future. Readers…

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‘Blue tsunami’ in US midterms ‘pummels GOP out of power’

  • Democrats took the Senate in a midterm rebuke to Trump.
  • Historic gubernatorial firsts included Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia.
  • Democrats’ gains could mean investigations and shifts in policy.

The article reviews US media coverage of midterm results that saw Democrats take control of the Senate and Republicans lose power, in what several publications described as a rebuke to President Donald Trump. It says the result reflects voter dissatisfaction with his presidency and could reshape the remainder…

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A century later, Kansas has a Democratic senator

  • Adam Hamilton won Kansas’s Senate race with 51.3% of the vote.
  • He is the first Democrat to win a Kansas Senate seat in nearly a century.
  • Marshall faced scrutiny over lawsuits against patients at his former clinic.

Democrat Adam Hamilton has won a US Senate seat in Kansas, becoming the first candidate from his party to do so in nearly a century. His victory matters because it shows that a traditionally conservative state can be competitive amid economic pressures and demographic change. Hamilton received 51.3%…

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‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks

  • Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate seat.
  • He is set to become the first Muslim US senator.
  • His victory helps Democrats regain Senate control.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, despite racist and anti-Muslim attacks led by President Donald Trump and other Republicans. He is set to become the first Muslim US senator when he is sworn in on 3 January, and his win helps Democrats regain…

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‘It will crush us’: Israeli leaders in panic mode over fallout from US elections

  • Lapid said Netanyahu’s leadership risks Israel’s security and standing abroad.
  • Golan warned of sanctions and a possible clash with the United States.
  • Analysts said the results could influence US criticism of Israel and future Democratic policy.

Israeli opposition leaders warned that the US election results could worsen Israel’s security and international standing if Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister. Yair Lapid said the results had ruled out the possibility of a unity government led by Netanyahu, while Yair Golan warned that his continued rule could…

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Sadiq Khan and Labour MPs hail Democrats’ gains in US midterms

  • Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Khan and Labour MPs called the results a rejection of Trump’s politics.
  • Trump congratulated Democrats but suggested he could veto legislation.

Sadiq Khan and Labour MPs welcomed Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, describing them as a rejection of Donald Trump’s politics. The results gave Democrats control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, constraining Trump’s ability to pass legislation during his final two years in…

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Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?

  • Iran’s war and negotiating decisions involve senior security institutions.
  • The supreme leader makes final decisions after a council vote.
  • Talks include the Strait of Hormuz and wider security arrangements.

Iran’s stalled talks with the United States have exposed how authority over war and diplomacy is distributed among the country’s leadership and security institutions. President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted his government some negotiating powers, but any agreement is likely to require the support…

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Aipac and the Michigan Senate race: How the Israel lobby became toxic

  • Aipac entered direct campaign funding in 2021.
  • It is closing one of its two political action committees.
  • Its former approach relied on advocacy and congressional ratings.

Aipac, formerly an advocacy group that avoided direct involvement in election campaigns, created two political action committees in December 2021. Its move into campaign finance has drawn greater public attention to the organisation and, according to the article’s framing, made its role in US politics more controversial. The…

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