US Term Limits

Iran says a draft agreement under negotiation with the United States would include a waiver on oil sanctions, limits on its nuclear programme and the release of frozen assets. The claims offer a glimpse into the terms being discussed, though Washington has not confirmed the details. Any deal easing oil sanctions would have major implications for energy markets and Iran's economy.

CNBC outlines how the 2026 US midterm elections could move stock markets, examining historical midterm-year patterns and possible policy shifts depending on which party controls Congress. The piece argues investors should stay the course rather than reposition aggressively, as midterm outcomes have historically created volatility but limited long-term damage to equity returns.

Bob Smith has signed a pledge with the group U.S. Term Limits committing to support term limits for members of Congress. The pledge is part of an ongoing effort by term limit advocates to pressure federal lawmakers into capping how long they can serve. The commitment signals Smith's position on congressional reform and may feature in his public messaging.

A letter published in LancasterOnline argues that imposing term limits on American politicians could help reduce the divisiveness currently defining US politics. The writer suggests that limiting how long incumbents can hold office would weaken entrenched party power and encourage fresh voices. The piece adds to an ongoing national debate over congressional term limits and political polarization.

Michael Whatley has pledged his support for imposing term limits on members of Congress, according to the Carolina Journal. The commitment aligns him with a long-running push, popular among conservative voters, to cap how long lawmakers can serve in Washington. No details were given on the proposed length of limits or how they would be enacted.

The Trump administration has moved to change how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, weakening protections for threatened wildlife and limiting regulators' ability to consider long-term climate impacts. Critics say the revisions favour industry and erode decades of conservation policy, while supporters argue they streamline regulation. The rollout has reignited debate over how sharply environmental policy in the United States now divides along party lines.

Two Iranian diplomats who traveled to the United States for a UN summit were ordered to leave the country after overstaying the terms of their visit. Iranian diplomats attending UN events in the US are normally restricted to official business and a limited travel radius. Reports of the expulsion come amid already tense relations between Washington and Tehran, prompting discussion about diplomatic protocol and visa rules.

The US Supreme Court opened its new term by hearing arguments on whether state and local climate change lawsuits against energy companies can proceed, in a case that could sharply limit such litigation. The question is whether federal law preempts the claims. A ruling could shape how communities seek damages for climate-related harm.

The US Supreme Court is beginning a new term with a docket of major cases touching on climate regulation, gun rights and immigration policy. The rulings expected from the conservative-leaning court could reshape federal environmental authority, expand or limit Second Amendment protections, and settle contested questions over immigration enforcement and asylum. Observers are watching closely for how far the justices go on each front.