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Donald Trump
Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York
Madison Square Garden crowd erupts as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:52AM
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Trump taps former personal lawyer as attorney general, teeing up Senate fight
9 Jun 2026 - 3:51PM
US-China relations
Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases
9 Jun 2026 - 5:57AM
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US judge strikes down Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful
White House signals it will appeal ruling that eliminates an aggressive financial hurdle on H-1B visa applications.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:59AM
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US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display
US President Donald Trump’s plans for the country’s 250th anniversary don’t seem to project what makes the American experiment worth honouring.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:30PM
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Trump AI policy adviser Sriram Krishnan to leave position
His departure comes as the US president looks at the possibility of the US government acquiring stakes in AI firms.
7 Jun 2026 - 3:44AM
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Trump urges new spy chief Pulte to gut US intelligence community
The president wants his acting Director of National Intelligence to start firing employees, saying the office has too many staff.
6 Jun 2026 - 3:25AM
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US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
The measures had barred applicants from receiving decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.
6 Jun 2026 - 1:28AM
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US Senate passes US$70 billion ICE funding
The funding provided by the bill would help pay for Trump’s controversial migrant deportation crackdown over the next three years.
5 Jun 2026 - 7:59PM
US-China relations
US citizen and journalist charged with acting as Chinese agent
According to court documents, Thomas Weir Pauken II worked at the ‘direction and control’ of Chinese officials for at least seven years.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:05PM
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Donald Trump
Trump says he won’t nominate Pulte as permanent US spy chief after backlash
Critics fear the acting director of national intelligence will use his access to top-secret information to target the president’s foes.
5 Jun 2026 - 2:03PM
Donald Trump
Trump unveils plan to add ‘Trump promenade’ to Lincoln Memorial
The proposed walkway joins projects like the White House ballroom and a huge arch, as the president seeks to leave his mark on Washington.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:23AM
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Trump foe Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case
Ex-national security adviser cuts deal to drop 18 felony counts down to one, facing a US$2.25 million fine but avoiding prison time.
5 Jun 2026 - 4:29PM
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Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general
Blanche, 51, took over leadership of the Justice Department after Trump fired Pam Bondi in April.
4 Jun 2026 - 10:38PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump
Measure will not end US military attacks on Iran, but it underscores the backlash against Trump over the war.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:18PM
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Donald Trump
Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
The US president compared the structure to France’s Eiffel Tower, which was supposed to have been dismantled 20 years after it was built.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:43PM
Donald Trump
Trump team abandons US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate supporters
However, a deal that permanently bars the IRS from pursuing Trump, his family or companies for back tax claims remains in place.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:11AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘You’re crazy!’: Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain over Iran
A reported profane phone tirade exposes deep fissures between two allies facing immense domestic strain.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:04PM
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Gun violence in the US
Trump to attend press gala dinner rescheduled in wake of shooting incident
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner will see increased security after it was interrupted by a gunman storming a security checkpoint.
3 Jun 2026 - 2:56AM
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Trump ally with no known experience made new US acting intelligence chief
Bill Pulte, the chief of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, replaces Tulsi Gabbard to oversee 18 intelligence agencies.
3 Jun 2026 - 1:51PM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt
Senate Republicans opposed the fund, citing concerns over taxpayer-funded payouts to January 6 participants.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
Brazil
US targeting of drug gangs seen as attempt to shake up Brazil’s election
Analysts say Trump’s designation of PCC and Red Command is a political boost for Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October vote.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:08AM
United States
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
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US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas
US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
Gun violence in the US
Key hearing for accused Charlie Kirk killer will be public
Judge rules hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson will be open despite defence objections.
2 Jun 2026 - 11:34AM
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Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure
Former Fed chair urges protection of America’s democratic institutions, warns they face a ‘stress test’.
1 Jun 2026 - 11:35AM
Donald Trump
Trump to headline Freedom 250 event after musicians pull out
The US president floated the idea of holding a rally instead of concerts, calling himself the No 1 attraction and a bigger draw than Elvis.
31 May 2026 - 2:39PM
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Donald Trump
Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to ‘slush fund’
A group of 35 ex-federal judges have asked for the case to be reopened to investigate conduct by the president and the Justice Department.
30 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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