United States President Donald Trump has claimed he will only provide nutrition assistance to low-income Americans once the government shutdown ends, appearing to defy two court orders demanding he free up contingency funds to keep the food aid scheme operational.

President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps to stave off Democratic control of the House. But the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties.

Donald Trump, in a long Truth Social post, said the GOP should end the shutdown by doing away with the filibuster to pass legislation.

Voters in multiple states on Tuesday are participating in the first major elections of President Donald Trump’s second term. Follow here for live news updates, results, analysis and more.

Several Democratic senators reportedly met last week to discuss ending the shutdown, which has lasted for more than a month.

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to close the door on seeking a third term in office, acknowledging that the Constitution bars him from running again after his current term ends in January 2029.

Donald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House

Democratic lawmaker Nancy Pelosi has launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on the eve of key elections for her party, including a vote in California on a proposal for midcycle redistricting in response to redistricting by Republicans in Texas and elsewhere.