U.S. Congress

2026-04-18 21:11

By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

From Congress to think tanks: A rare consensus against Trump’s policies

TEHRAN - In recent years, and especially with the beginning of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the political and social landscape of the United States has entered a new phase of deepening tension and polarization. This phase is characterized not only by opposition from traditional Democratic critics, but also by growing concern among some Republicans, conservative analysts, mainstream think tanks, and even former allies of Trump regarding the direction of his governance.

2026-02-27 19:19

US lawmakers to curb Trump’s powers to wage war on Iran

TEHRAN - A group of U.S. congressmen is seeking to vote on a motion to circumscribe the American president’s authority to launch military aggression against Iran.

2026-01-21 19:58

Will Congressional Republicans defy Trump on Greenland?

In a letter to Norway’s prime minister, US President Donald Trump blamed Oslo for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize and for acquiescing to his demand for U.S. control over Greenland. In a commentary published on the Atlantic website, the writer Anne Applebaum said the letter reveals a president untethered from history, diplomacy, or common sense.

2025-11-17 16:15

Amid mounting MAGA revolt, Trump abruptly backs Epstein files release

In a sudden political pivot, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged House Republicans to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming “we have nothing to hide” on Truth Social—contradicting his prior opposition.

2025-11-07 19:35

By staff writer

Longest U.S. government shutdown grounds flights, exposes deep divisions

TEHRAN – The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has moved beyond legislative gridlock and into systemic crisis. What began as a budgetary impasse has now disrupted core infrastructure, with flight cancellations at Boston’s Logan Airport marking a visible rupture in federal functionality.

2025-10-31 15:55

Shutdown chaos deepens as U.S. government closure hits one-month mark

The United States government shutdown entered its 31st day Friday, tying the record for the longest in American history, with no resolution in sight and mounting pressure on lawmakers to end the impasse.