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Trump ally with no known experience made new US acting intelligence chief
The close ally with no known intelligence experience will oversee 18 US agencies while keeping his current role regulating mortgage market.
3 Jun 2026 - 1:35AM
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Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms
2 Jun 2026 - 6:53AM
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Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt
2 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
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Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now
Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:24AM
The Pentagon, headquarters of the US military, in Washington. File photo: AP
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Trump’s Justice Department seeks dismissal of White House ballroom lawsuit
Government lawyers declare building freeze ‘tremendously harmful’ after the latest White House security scare.
26 May 2026 - 11:08AM
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US Justice Department purges website of January 6 criminal cases news releases
The digital scrub is the latest step by the Trump administration to rewrite the history of the 2021 Capitol attack.
25 May 2026 - 10:23AM
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Who has the better chance of inheriting Trump’s Maga movement: Vance or Rubio?
Analysts say the American vice-president and secretary of state are trying to prove loyalty without becoming political liabilities.
23 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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Trump’s China trip spurs bipartisan shift in Washington on Beijing
Lawmakers from both parties move debate from trade and engagement towards security, Taiwan and strategic rivalry with Beijing.
19 May 2026 - 4:32AM
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Trump-backed mass prayer rally draws thousands to Washington
Worshippers flock to the National Mall for an America-themed jubilee featuring Trump reading from the Bible in a video.
18 May 2026 - 5:36PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit
Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.
9 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China.
6 May 2026 - 6:45AM
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US President Donald Trump announces worldwide tariffs on April 2, 2025. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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US lawmakers move to mandate first comprehensive review of China’s AI advances
Draft bill would require mapping Beijing’s progress, key firms and risks, with side-by-side comparisons to US systems within 180 days.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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Zero H200 chips sold to China ‘as of today’, Lutnick tells US lawmakers
Commerce chief says Beijing is prioritising its own semiconductor industry when asked whether selling US chips would aid Chinese military.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:18AM
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Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AM
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US labour secretary to leave Trump’s cabinet amid misconduct investigations
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure makes her the third to leave US President Donald Trump’s team in recent weeks.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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US envoy Waltz touts ‘America first’ policy, budget cuts in Senate swipe at UN
US ambassador to UN joined other Washington envoys hailing US-led cost-cutting, efficiency drive and streamlining of UN’s cumulative ‘bloat’.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:12PM
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Trump will head to Beijing amid warming trend in sentiment about China at home
Pew research finds most Americans have negative views but positive opinions have nearly doubled since 2023.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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US President Donald Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing is planned for May. Photo: AFP
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Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations
Four women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, including assault and harassment.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:10PM
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US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
Vice-President J.D. Vance to lead negotiations in Islamabad as Tehran sets preconditions, Trump warns of military action if diplomacy fails.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:20AM
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US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialled reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:40AM
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US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon
Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
Steve Bannon at New York Criminal Court in February 2025. Photo: Pool via Reuters
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Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:10AM
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows
Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:40PM
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New York Times says Pentagon is flouting judge’s order blocking access policy
The newspaper claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:27AM
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