US Secretary of State Marco Rubio played down chances of a breakthrough in talks on ending the conflict with Iran, saying Tehran’s demands to date are unacceptable and, in some cases, “outrageous and ridiculous”.

In the aftermath of the midterm elections, which saw Democrats sweep into power in both the House and Senate and win statewide races where that hasn't happened in quite some time, Vice President JD Vance posted a lengthy tweet in which he shared his thoughts on what happened.

President Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday naming the Oval Office and the Roosevelt Cabinet Room national landmarks, making them “landmarks for the ages.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects reports he may resign after Republicans' midterm defeat, declines to discuss 2028 and defends Trump's leadership

Five newly elected Democratic senators have publicly said they will oppose Schumer in the closed-door leadership vote

President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the conflict with Iran cost Republicans votes in the midterm elections but insisted he would launch the military operation again, arguing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed the political consequences.