US House of Representatives adjourns ahead of November elections

The United States House of Representatives has adjourned until after the November 3 elections. Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early, a move intended to allow members to return to their districts for campaign season and avoid controversial legislative votes.

In domestic politics, a new NBC News poll indicates President Trump’s approval rating has reached a second-term low of 41 per cent. Meanwhile, in international relations, the United States is preparing for a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, following comments from the Treasury Secretary regarding increased transparency in artificial intelligence.

In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed confidence in the central government while noting increasing political tension in provinces approaching elections.