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President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year.

Many lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized the defense secretary over his handling of the Iran war.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put out a new video amid a potential impeachment battle. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

"Anyone who voted Democrat today is going to have a serious case of buyer's remorse when gas prices come down quickly when the Iran conflict is solved but they're still stuck with a list of liberal extremist Democrats," a White House official said.

Kayzel Forbes, the DA’s Ward 50 candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay, says she will not be deterred after her house in Kariega was petrol-bombed while her teenage daughter was asleep inside.

The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.

Flavio Bolsonaro has called himself the "leader of Brazil" - despite losing the presidential election.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has defended a cartoon showing independent senator Lidia Thorpe being run over by a bus.

Four takeaways from India’s protest movement, at a moment when democracies around the world are under pressure.

Carrick hasn’t ruled out dropping Bruno Fernandes or stripping him of the captaincy when Bournemouth visit on Sunday

With the ANC delaying its mayoral announcements until after the local government elections, Andile Lungisa is claiming grassroots support for Nelson Mandela Bay’s top job. He has criticised Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and cited his court victory over his removal from the ANC’s proportional representation candidate list in support of his bid.