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John Phelan is leaving the Trump administration with immediate effect, a Pentagon spokesman said. Photo: AP

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

The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars

22 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM

US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments

22 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM

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 - 6:26PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump departs after speaking at an event at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: AP

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

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 - 2:26AMvideocam

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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 - 12:55AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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

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 - 9:24AMvideocam

Companies scramble on to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government. Photo: AFP

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

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at a press conference in Ontario, California, in January. Photo: Reuters

Video | 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

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

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

Construction workers the East Wing of the White House in preparation to build a new ballroom on December 1, 2025. Photo: AFP

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 - 10:48AMvideocam

ICE agents detain a man in the Little Village neighbourhood of Chicago on December 16, 2025. Photo: Chicago Sun-Times/AP

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

Celebrity children

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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US-China relations

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

US President Donald Trump (right) and his son Eric Trump leave the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: EPA

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 - 3:44PMvideocam

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

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

Once a leading candidate for California governor, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign and then announced he would resign from Congress. Photo TNS

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

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in an undated image. Photo: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via TNS

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

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

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 - 4:59AMvideocam

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers is seen at the Port of Oakland in California, in February. Photo: Reuters

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

Artist renderings and diagrams released on Friday show US President Donald Trump’s new triumphal arch. Photo: AP

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

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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