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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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
18 May 2026 - 5:36PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit
9 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
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
US, Israel war on Iran
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-China relations
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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US-China trade war
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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Howard Lutnick testifies at a Senate hearing on the 2027 budget in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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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
US, Israel war on Iran
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
US, Israel war on Iran
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
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Photo: Getty Images / TNS
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DOJ settles with ex-Trump adviser for US$1.2 million over ‘historic injustice’
Michael Flynn, who was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2020, asserted that the case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:15AM
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Trump to skip CPAC for first time in decade amid war with Iran
White House cites a busy schedule as the US president swaps conservative gathering for another event in Miami.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:24AM
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Records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, lawmaker says
Raskin alleges Trump kept documents ‘pertinent to his business interests’, but DOJ and White House dismiss claims.
26 Mar 2026 - 11:53AM
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Supreme Court justices lean towards Trump in asylum-processing case
The White House is defending US authority to turn away asylum seekers when officials judge the border to be too overburdened.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:24AM
A small group led by members of the clergy gather for a vigil at the US Supreme Court building in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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Delta suspends VIP treatment for US lawmakers as shutdown sows airport chaos
Airline suspends ‘specialty services’ for Congress as the current environment becomes ‘increasingly difficult’.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:25AM
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US judge blocks Trump administration from detaining thousands of refugees
Boston federal judge blocks policy affecting potentially 100,000 refugees.
24 Mar 2026 - 11:54AM
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ICE agents to screen travellers at US airports as TSA absences soar
Trump orders immigration agents to the busiest airports amid a crippling budget stand-off.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:41AM
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