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An officer fires (bottom left) as suspect Cole Tomas Allen sprints past security personnel at the Washington Hilton on Saturday. Photo: US Attorney Jeanine Pirro via Reuters

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.

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China-Latin America relations

Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads

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US Congress votes to end record government shutdown

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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 - 11:50PMvideocam

Shooter Cole Tomas Allen, 31-year-old from California, is in custody after attempting to enter the ballroom with guns and knives during the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Washington Hilton. Photo: Molly Riley

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

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

Cole Allen appears in a selfie picture in a composite image released on Wednesday. Photo: US Department of Justice via Reuters

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 - 2:54PMvideocam

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 - 10:28PMvideocam

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

The limited-edition passport will feature Donald Trump’s official photo superimposed on the Declaration of Independence, with his signature in gold underneath. Photo: US State Department via Reuters

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 - 3:49AMvideocam

Jimmy Kimmel poses in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, in January. Photo: TNS

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 - 7:54AMvideocam

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 - 4:51PMvideocam

Cole Tomas Allen appearing in federal court in Washington on Monday. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP

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

President Donald Trump has called on ABC to immediately fire late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Photo: AFP

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.

30 Apr 2026 - 1:09AMvideocam

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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US Justice Department cites shooting as need for Trump’s ballroom

Trump’s DOJ gives preservationists Monday deadline to drop White House ballroom suit after shooting at hotel event.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:56AMvideocam

Artist renderings of the new White House East Wing and ballroom. Photo: AP

Trump escapes unharmed as gunman opens fire at White House press dinner hotel

Acting attorney general says Trump was among targets after breach at Washington Hilton exposes massive security gap.

26 Apr 2026 - 10:23PMvideocam

US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

Judge James Boasberg, said prosecutors had produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to suspect Powell of a crime.

24 Apr 2026 - 11:47PMvideocam

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

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

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

A defiant Jones vows to reconstitute his media empire as the ‘Alex Jones Show’, insisting he is ‘not going anywhere’.

22 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM

Alex Jones. Photo: AFP

US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General ⁠Ken Paxton calls the decision a victory for ⁠state and moral values.

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

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

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick speaks outside the US Capitol in September 2024. Photo: AP

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

Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

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

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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