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2026 Trump-Xi summit
White House is inviting CEOs from Nvidia, Apple on Trump’s China trip: report
US news site Semafor’s report comes as expectations swirl about possible deals during Trump’s meeting in Beijing next week with Xi Jinping.
8 May 2026 - 6:47AM
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White House calls actor Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over Trump grave image
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US-China relations
US trial opens over alleged Chinese ‘secret police station’ in New York
7 May 2026 - 7:44AM
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US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July
There are efforts to possibly deliver the Boeing 747 even earlier, to align with Trump’s birthday on June 14.
7 May 2026 - 5:57AM
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FBI probing leaks behind Patel ‘excessive drinking’ article, report says
FBI spokesman denies ‘insider threat’ inquiry as Atlantic editor-in-chief issues as defiant statement.
7 May 2026 - 11:14AM
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Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals
The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom.
6 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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‘He’s endangering a lot of Catholics’: Trump takes another shot at pope
US president’s latest criticism threatens to derail Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s high-stakes mission to Rome.
6 May 2026 - 6:17PM
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Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies
The annual awards overseen by Columbia University recognised coverage of Trump’s immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
5 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House
The shooting occurred shortly after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s motorcade passed through the area.
5 May 2026 - 9:24AM
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US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone
Women seeking abortions will be able to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.
5 May 2026 - 1:53AM
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Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
The 81-year-old is critical but ‘fighting’, spokesman says; Trump hails his former lawyer as a ‘True Warrior’.
4 May 2026 - 1:34PM
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Trump, Secret Service director say agent not shot by friendly fire as video released
Secret Service chief says agent was shot at ‘point-blank range’ by suspect who tried to storm correspondents’ dinner.
1 May 2026 - 12:42PM
China-Latin America relations
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads
US Democrats failed on Tuesday in another attempt to limit Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba, so what’s next?
1 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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US Congress votes to end record government shutdown
The measure does not include new money for immigration and border enforcement, leaving the dispute that triggered the shutdown unresolved.
1 May 2026 - 7:44AM
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Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain in custody
Cole Allen, 31, did not immediately contest prosecutors’ arguments that he was a danger to the community.
30 Apr 2026 - 11:50PM
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Powell says he’ll stay at Fed as governor, defying Trump
Outgoing chair triggers fresh clash with the White House by exercising his right to remain on the Fed board.
30 Apr 2026 - 1:57PM
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US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling
The decision could reshape congressional maps nationwide and boost Republican prospects ahead of midterm elections.
30 Apr 2026 - 1:59AM
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Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel
Cole Allen repeatedly made online checks to keep track of the US president’s status that night, authorities say.
30 Apr 2026 - 1:46AM
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
Are US agents around Trump armed with Chinese red dot sights?
Apparent Holosun optic on security agent’s pistol in photo from correspondents’ dinner prompts US commenters to question Chinese link.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM
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Trump to put his picture in US passports, shattering another norm
State Department unveils limited-edition travel documents with sitting president’s image and gold signature – a first in American history.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:26PM
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Trump’s FCC orders review of ABC licences after Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke
The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident.
29 Apr 2026 - 3:49AM
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Ex-FBI director Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
The charges relate to a post by James Comey last year showing sea shells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:47PM
US-China relations
Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’
US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:54AM
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Washington dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence as he makes his first court appearance since Saturday’s shooting.
28 Apr 2026 - 4:51PM
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Trump demands firing of Kimmel over ‘expectant widow’ joke
Late-night TV host made a morbid joke about first lady Melania Trump days before the Washington gala shooting.
28 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US-China relations
Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’
Trump administration is targeting several visa categories, including popular H-1B pathway, with bias towards fewer numbers and more revenue.
5 May 2026 - 7:12AM
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Washington shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump
Officials say security perimeter around the president may need expanding after shooter targeted prominent media gala.
27 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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