insert_link World USAID to become part of U.S State Department The U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID - is being absorbed into the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he is the acting administrator for the aid group. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayFebruary 4, 2025 33
insert_link World Flights resume at Washington National Airport Flights have resumed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a mid-air collision that killed 67 people. A US army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night - nobody is believed to have survived. Recovery teams have pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water. Caroline Malone reports from the river's edge outside the airport in Northern Virginia: todayJanuary 31, 2025 27
insert_link World Report on criminal case says there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump A report has been released detailing the Justice Department's case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith had prepared a four-count indictment accusing Mr Trump of plotting to obstruct the collection and certification of votes in 2020 – which had to be dropped as he is about to be president again. Caroline Malone has more from Washington. todayJanuary 15, 2025 12
insert_link World U.S President-elect Trump’s case papers on blocking power transfer to be partially released A U.S. District Court judge is allowing a partial release of a special report into the case against President-elect Donald Trump, and an attempt to block the peaceful transfer of power four years ago. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayJanuary 14, 2025 11
insert_link World G7 leaders focus on Syrian transition and Ukraine support in discussions British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has echoed calls made by Group of Seven nation leaders in support of an inclusive and non-sectarian government in Syria. It follows a virtual meeting on Friday during which they discussed developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. Caroline Malone is in Washington for us: todayDecember 16, 2024 16
insert_link World Hegseth to ‘keep fighting’ for U.S. Secretary of Defense U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a replacement for Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead the Department of Defense. Many reports have been made of intoxication and sexual abuse against the former Army National Guard officer, Veterans Association president and Fox News contributor. Caroline Malone reports. todayDecember 5, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Trump vows to stop Nippon takeover of U.S. steel U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will block a deal for a Japanese company to acquire U.S. steel. Instead, he insists, his tax and tariff plans will make the U.S. manufacturer strong again by being American-owned. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayDecember 4, 2024 24