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The Library of Congress will no longer archive every public tweet after 31 December - here's why
The Twitter archive is still not allowed for public access and will remain until embargo "until access issues can be resolved in a cost-effective and sustainable manner."
United Airlines accused of 'erasing' teacher from first class to favour US congresswoman
A Washington DC teacher is accusing United Airlines of bumping her from her first class seat to upgrade US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.
'Christmas comes early' for the super-rich as US Senate passes historic tax bill
The US Senate has voted in favour of some of the biggest changes to the tax system in more than 30 years.
Donald Trump sexual harassment accusers urge Congress to probe allegations
Numerous women who have accused US President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct have called for Congress to investigate the allegations in a "non-partisan" way.
US congressman 'offered aide $5m to be a surrogate and ignored her when she turned him down'
Representative Trent Franks has been accused of offering staff money to be a surrogate, with one saying she felt ostracised when she turned him down.
Rahul Gandhi: Indian Congress 'Game of Thrones' family drama finally set to end
India's oldest political party is likely to elect Rahul Gandhi as president in early December, ending months of speculation.
'F**k Trump': Texas driver who was threatened by policeman for her 'offensive' car sticker arrested
On 15 November, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls had threatened Karen Fonseca with a disorderly conduct charge over the "offensive" sticker.
Democrats call for Donald Trump impeachment hearings
The firing of FBI Director James Comey who was looking into alleged Russian meddling was one reason behind the articles.
Congresswoman alleges staff had genitals grabbed on the floor of US Congress
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) said the two members currently serving had "engaged in sexual harassment".
'We want to pay more taxes': 400 billionaires and millionaires urge Congress dump reforms
Businessmen and billionaires have said that their taxes should be increased rather than cut at a time of mounting debt.
Is the US government about to get involved in UFC? Randy Couture speaks out
"The biggest issue is transparency and creating an open market with an independent ranking structure and independent titles," Couture told IBTimes UK.
Here are 13 divisive Russia-bought Facebook ads that aimed to influence the 2016 US election
The wide ranging sample of Facebook ads appeared to cover a range of topics from immigration and Islamaphobia to race relations and police brutality.
US politician 'met with aliens who revealed the universe's secrets'
Interviews have resurfaced of politician Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera speaking about her experiences with aliens.
Will Mark Zuckerberg testify before US Congress on alleged Russian election meddling?
US congressman Adam Schiff would "love" Facebook and Twitter to give evidence.
Donald Trump asks Congress for $7.9bn Harvey relief fund
The request is expected to be swiftly approved.
'Whose side are you on?': Trump trolled after he blamed Congress for 'dangerous low' in Russia relations
'Why don't you just give Putin your iPhone and let him tweet for you,' one person tweeted.
Donald Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia over 'election meddling'
The sanctions will also hit Iran and North Korea.
Could Donald Trump veto the Russian sanctions bill despite House vote?
Trump has signalled he wants to ease sanctions against Russia.
Washington at loggerheads over Russia sanctions
An impasse has been reached over the language inside the bill.
Senate health care bill may leave an extra 22 million Americans without health cover
The bill is also estimated to reduce the deficit by $321bn between 2017-2016.
'Lordy, I hope there are tapes' and other highlight quotes of the James Comey hearing
The ex-FBI chief called out the Trump administration for spreading lies about him and the agency.
US Congress pushes for testimony from Trump lawyer Michael Cohen in Russia probe
Michael Cohen is refusing to cooperate with Senate and House investigators.
Lindsey Graham: Comey's decision to act on possibly fake Russian document 'incompetent'
Senator Graham said the FBI director never told Congress the email might be fake.
US congressman officially calls for impeachment of Donald Trump
Al Green's move comes amid a wave of controversies that have engulfed the White House over the past few days.
White House staffers 'hiding in offices' over 'disturbing' Trump-Russia report
Donald Trump's staff is left to clean up another Russia controversy.
Former FBI Chief James Comey declines to testify before Senate
President Trump said he would release 'tapes' of their conversations if Comey 'leaked to the press'.
Republican healthcare bill passed by House faces uphill battle in Senate
12 Republican senators are working on their own Obamacare replacement bill.
Cheers! Did Republicans raise a glass to slashing health insurance for millions?
Lakes of beer arrive at White House after Congress votes for Obamacare repeal.
US House of Representatives narrowly passes Republican health care bill
The Obamacare replacement passed with 217 votes against 213.
US Congress averts government shutdown with one-week stopgap bill
Postponement follows healthcare bill delay but gives White House little to celebrate for Trump's 100-day mark.