US midterm elections 2026Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.US Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenshipCritics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls. Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacksAn embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to actWith Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake. Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the AtlanticNobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.US President Donald Trump snaps at ABC reporterDonald Trump snaps at ABC reporter asking about his $5,000 pledgeIs Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting". Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to AmericansThe BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult?Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midtermsSpeaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.Latest Updates4 days agoAre Trump's US government funded ads illegal?President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.4 days ago7 days agoUS Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenshipCritics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls. 7 days ago19 Sept 2026Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacksAn embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.19 Sept 202615 Sept 2026AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to actWith Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.15 Sept 202613 Sept 2026US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake. 13 Sept 202612 Sept 2026Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the AtlanticNobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.12 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.11 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting". 10 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to AmericansThe BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.10 Sept 2026...