American democracy subverted by special interests, says U.S. political scientist

NEW YORK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- American democracy has been completely subverted by special interests and is "coin-operated" and controlled by money, Ian…[More]

Dangerous heat wave threatens U.S. Fourth of July celebrations

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's order of limiting birthright citizenship

This photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected U.S.…[More]

U.S., Iran to halt strikes "for now," to meet in Doha over Hormuz Strait: report

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U.S. judge blocks Trump executive order on voting rules

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U.S. federal judge bars Trump's requirement for citizenship proof to vote

NEW YORK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday permanently blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing most of …[More]