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Trump’s top Navy official out ‘immediately’ after reported clashes at Pentagon
John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:27PM
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The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
22 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM
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US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments
22 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM
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Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope
The US president has faced rare criticism from his evangelical supporters for sharing a meme in which he appears as a Jesus-like healer.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM
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Third lawmaker quits, as wave of scandal swamps US Congress
The Florida Democrat is accused of diverting millions of dollars in federal disaster funds for political purposes.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:05AM
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Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank
The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:26AM
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US-China relations
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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Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor
The former state controller, born to Chinese immigrants, had sought to become the first woman to lead California.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
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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
US-China trade war
US firms dash to recover tariffs paid on Chinese imports as refund system starts
Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands rush to file claims.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:24AM
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FBI’s Patel sues Atlantic for US$250 million, says drinking story ‘is a lie’
The FBI director is suing the magazine after its story claimed that he had a drinking problem and ‘unexplained absences’.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:07PM
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Cambodian man deported to Africa by Trump administration
Pheap Rom was among 20 men sent to Eswatini under Trump’s ‘third country’ deals.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:33PM
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Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers
The event comes days after Republican US President Trump said Mamdani was destroying New York with his tax policies.
19 Apr 2026 - 7:16AM
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US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now
The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM
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How record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to ‘red flag’ recruits
ICE agents’ backgrounds and training have come under scrutiny after numerous high-profile incidents in which officers used excessive force.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:48AM
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US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days
The short-term fix comes after a Trump-backed bid to secure a longer-term extension failed in the House.
18 Apr 2026 - 2:27AM
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Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mini-me, bodybuilder-actor son, Joseph Baena?
Baena, 28, has been winning bodybuilding competitions lately – but what do we know about his relationship with the Schwarzenegger family?
16 Apr 2026 - 3:55PM
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Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China
The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:18AM
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Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.
14 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
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Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping
ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:41PM
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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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Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out
US president says he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM
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Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations
Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
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Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful under investigation
The Democratic congressman has been accused by several women of rape and sexual misconduct, which he denies.
12 Apr 2026 - 5:06AM
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Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says
The Supreme Court threw out the president’s duties in February, prompting what could be the largest US government repayment in history.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:59AM
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Trump unveils plan for his giant triumphal arch: eagles, lions, lots of gold
The president has said that major cities around the world have such monuments, and the US capital is the only one without one.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:44AM
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Chinese business ‘hired lobbying firm with ties to Donald Trump Jnr’
Lobbying firm Checkmate helped China’s Grand Pharmaceutical Group beat a US national security challenge, public filings show.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:16AM
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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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