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Voters cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in Minnesota at the Elections & Voter Services building in Minneapolis on September 18. Photo: AP
United States

US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan before midterms

The plan warns of threats to election security and lays out services the cybersecurity agency will offer to protect the vote.

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Donald Trump

CNN, MS NOW, Politico still barred from White House despite court order

2026 Xi-Trump summits

All you need to know about a state visit, as US rolls out red carpet for Xi

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

US law enforcement ups security for Xi summit as welcome, protest events planned

US Secret Service says it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all foreign heads of state while they are on American soil.

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A protester scales a light pole and unfurls a banner to protest the coming state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Tuesday as members of the National Guard walk by. Photo: AP
US-China relations

Opinion | Xi and Trump face their greatest challenge yet: building US-China trust

AI is the test case. A foundational agreement will prove trust is possible – otherwise, mistrust will harden and the detente will dissolve.

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United States

Man shot by ICE in Texas says bullet still inside him

Lawyer says Venezuelan DoorDash driver is experiencing left-side paralysis following Austin encounter.

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US, China need nuclear-style AI safeguards, congressman says before Xi summit

Top Democrat on the House China committee calls for international inspections of leading AI laboratories and a ban on self-improving systems.

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US House Select Committee on China ranking member Ro Khanna speaks with journalists before an Artificial Intelligence briefing on September 16 in Washington. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Donald Trump

Trump approval hits career low as living costs bite, new poll shows

Just 17 per cent of Americans endorse the president’s handling of inflation ahead of midterm elections.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump inaugurates helipad as major networks skip ceremony over ban

Broadcast boycott leaves the US president without pool cameras for his maiden flight from the new helipad.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi

Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.

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From left, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump before a state dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on April 6, 2017. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House press ban

Lawsuit alleges First Amendment violations as major TV networks suspend presidential pool coverage in protest.

The empty James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Survey finds increasing number of Americans favour engagement with China

Beijing seen as less of a threat in Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, although a partisan divide exists.

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United States

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Texas

Man in custody pending removal as Austin mayor demands local police be involved in shooting investigation.

Donald Trump

Trump says his big arch would be a ‘military complex’ with drones and snipers

US president claims massive monument will store ammunition as critics call national security framing a legal pretext.

US President Donald Trump holds a model of the triumphal arch he plans to build. Photo: AFP
United States

White House bars CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters after Trump ban

All three news outlets separately said their teams’ press passes were ‌confiscated on Saturday morning.

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CNN Senior White House Reporter Betsy Klein, holding up an empty credential holder, reports near the White House complex on Saturday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump says son told him he’ll repay Russian oligarch for wedding parties

Democratic lawmakers have launched an investigation into reports that Umar Kremlev contributed thousands to Don Jnr’s festivities.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape

US president says White House seats about 125 guests, while Chinese executives facing scrutiny in the US are considered for Xi’s delegation.

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Donald Trump

Trump ‘banning’ CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House

The US president’s targeting of three major news outlets is his latest move to crack down on the free press.

US President Donald Trump stands on stage after concluding his remarks during the second day of the Republican National Committee midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 10. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi-Trump summit preview: what are the best and worst scenarios?

Tariff cuts or a new 7.5 per cent duty on China? Possible outcomes on the cards as leaders navigate a trade truce and a widening tech schism.

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United States

White House pulls Trump nominee to head ICE

No reason was given, but ex-Marine Lance Schroyer’s confirmation had been stalled in the Senate.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Government says US Congressional-Executive Commission on China is trying to ‘intimidate’ officials with sanctions.

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Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2021, was jailed for 20 years in Hong Kong in February for national security offences. Photo: Sam Tsang
Donald Trump

Will Trump demolish the Kennedy Centre? Air Force One photo offers clue

US president seen through aircraft window holding a placard showing the apparent demolition of famed venue.

US President Donald Trump is seen aboard Air Force One with a printout depicting the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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United States

US Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years, irking Trump

US president demands immediate rate cuts as Chair Kevin Warsh warns inflation remains ‘too high’.

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Donald Trump

Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Centre closed after name ruling

US president conditions venue repairs on his name being added to the building.

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Workers prepare scaffolding before removing lettering from the facade of the Kennedy Centre in June. Photo: Reuters
United States

Unlikely allies Sanders and Bannon call for stronger AI oversight

Ideological adversaries warn of the dangers of artificial intelligence amid public concern over unregulated tech.

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US Senator Bernie Sanders speaking at the Pro-Human Assembly on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

ICE death, AI military strike proposal, Huawei trial: 7 US-China relations reads

From a drone ban to birth tourism, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of September 2026.

United States

Newsom reveals scenario that would keep him out of 2028 White House race

California governor says both he and former vice-president Kamala Harris campaigning would be a ‘gift’ to Republicans.

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