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President Donald Trump during the national anthem. Photo: AP

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

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 - 5:57AMvideocam

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 - 11:59AMvideocam

H-1B visa application documents. Photo: TNS

Opinion | 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 - 10:30PMvideocam

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

US President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in May. Photo: Reuters

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

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 - 8:05PMvideocam

An American citizen is facing federal charges after being accused of working as an agent for the Chinese government. Photo: Shutterstock

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

Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed concerns about Bill Pulte and his lack of national security credentials. Photo: AP

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

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

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 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks to a reporter outside of the West Wing entrance at the White House last month. Photo: Reuters

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

A fighter jet on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in May. Photo: US Navy via AFP

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

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 - 6:11AMvideocam

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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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in December 2025. Photo: Reuters

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 - 2:56AMvideocam

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

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

US President Donald Trump looks out the window of his limousine. Photo: AP

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

Brazilian security forces regularly conduct large operations against the criminal groups, which often turn violent. Photo: EPA

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

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

Charlie Kirk, moments before he was shot at Utah Valley University in September. Photo: The Deseret News via AP

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

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

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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