Senator Mitch McConnell, the powerful leader of the Republican majority in the Senate, scheduled a vote to override the president's veto of the defence bill for Wednesday.
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Trump's veto as "reckless".
Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
The turnaround came after a day marked by calls from all sides of the political spectrum for action to avert an economic and social disaster, especially for America's vulnerable populations.
Biden to pick Buttigieg as transportation chief: reports
It's long been clear that Joe Biden would find some role for Pete Buttigieg in his administration.
What to expect from Biden's Israel policy
Analysis: Biden's relationship with Israel could be tested over Iran, but the president-elect's proclivity for a paradigm shift or a reversal of ...
Egypt hits back at critics of rights group arrests
Egypt's foreign ministry dismissed global criticism of its arrests of three staff members of a the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR).
Iman Jodeh makes history as Colorado's first Muslim lawmaker
Iman Jodeh, Colorado's first Muslim state representative, reflects on what inspired her to run for office and how she plans to be a voice for ...
President Biden must reward Arab Americans for their support
Comment: Biden's campaign understood that Arab and Muslim voting blocs are essential for victory, his future administration should govern ...
How Arabs and Muslims flipped Michigan blue for Biden
In-depth: Through diligent organising and outreach, Arab and Muslim communities delivered for Joe Biden in Michigan.
Biden begins transition as Trump refuses to concede
US President-elect Joe Biden took the first steps Sunday towards moving into the White House in 73 days, as Donald Trump again refused to admit ...
America votes: Five big takeaways from the US election
While final results may still be days away, here are five key takeaways so far from the US elections.
The race is close, but would Trump accept defeat?
The political path to victory is one thing, but with Trump threatening to take legal action if he loses then the race for the presidency could ...
Muslim Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar win re-election
Minnesota's Ilhan Omar and Michigan's Rashida Tlaib comfortably beat their Republican opponents.
New York progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins second House term
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a second term in Congress.
Why some American Muslims are choosing to vote Republican
In-depth: Small but growing support for Trump among America's Muslims shows that the Democratic Party takes the Muslim vote for granted at its ...
Progressivism, Palestine and the next US president
The New Arab Meets: Palestinian-American scholar Yousef Munayyer to discuss what this election means for the future of pro-Palestinian activism in the US.
Meet the Arab American volunteers rallying voters for Biden
In the hotly contested 2020 election, local organisers are mobilising Arab and Muslim communities in key swing states to make sure their votes ...
Iowa embraced Trump, but may help vote him out
Trumpian Iowa may now help vote the President out after expressing they were sold a dream that never came to fruition when the state was ...
Biden and the Saudi quagmire in Yemen
Analysis: Few countries, if any, will feel the consequences of the 2020 US election as much as Yemen
Biden becomes first candidate to provide Arabic-language campaign material
Joe Biden has provided an official translation of campaign material into Arabic uploaded on his website.
US election 2020: What's at stake for Palestine?
Analysis: Trump's presidency has been a disaster for Palestinians, but Biden does not offer the kind of fundamental changes needed in US policy.
How first-time immigrant voters see the 2020 US election
Record numbers of America's newest citizens are casting their ballot for the first time in the 2020 election.
How Arab American voters could swing Michigan against Trump
In-depth: The Arab American vote could play a crucial role in the battleground state of Michigan, with the community getting ready for close, ...
Why Some Bernie-supporting Arab-Americans are bypassing Biden for Trump
Comment: From factory workers to Gen-Zers, a range of Arab Americans rooting for Trump show their communities aren't monoliths, and Biden cannot ...
The Avengers star slammed Israel's 'asymmetric warfare' against the Palestinians.