House votes 227-198 to adopt resolution to allow pushing repeal Bill through Senate

Unpopular presidential candidates make fight for Congress highly competitive

Nevada’s Sandoval asks not to be considered as Democrats tell Republicans: ‘Do your job!’

Local election participation far from blockbuster turnout at presidential elections

Minister for Foreign Affairs is the only foreign dignitary to speak at opening events

Keystone pipeline and environment will be first battleground issues with Obama

Mitch McConnell says he will work with White House but not on Obamacare

Republicans being careful not to give Democrats any opportunity to attack them on key election issue

Most US presidents end up as lame ducks. But Barack Obama’s power has waned early, and in November’s midterm elections he will struggle to keep control of the US Senate. One of the key battlegrounds is North Carolina

Warren offers a credible alternative to Clinton among Democratic grassroots

Tom Steyer offers to support US candidates who work to combat climate change

Ryanair gains as air travel tax scrapped in budget but Aer Lingus closes slightly down