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US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump

US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […]

14 February, 2024

World

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting.

13 February, 2024

World

Donald Trump’s NATO comment sparks backlash from White House and European leaders

There's been a backlash from the White House and from leaders across Europe to Donald Trump's comments about NATO. At a campaign rally on Saturday the former president said the United States might not come to the aid of members of the alliance who aren't contributing enough to defense spending. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

12 February, 2024

World

Haley beaten by “none of these candidates” in Nevada Primary

Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has been beaten by the "none of these candidates" option in Tuesday's Nevada Primary. Her rival Donald Trump was not even on the ballot. The state-mandated contest isn't officially part of the Republican nominating process, and won't award any delegates. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

8 February, 2024

World

Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity

Donald Trump speaks after the appeals court hearing on his claim of immunity from prosecution on Jan. 9, 2024, in Washington. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Claire Wofford, College of Charleston In a 57-page opinion issued on Feb. 6, 2024, a federal appeals court ruled against former President Donald Trump, deciding that presidents are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions they took while in office. The decision […]

7 February, 2024

World

Biden heads to Trump turf for fundraising

US President Joe Biden is fundraising in Florida on Tuesday - the home turf of his main rival in his re-election bid, Donald Trump. Biden will be holding events in Miami and Palm Beach - where the Former republican president has made his home since leaving the White House. Kate fisher reports from Washington.

31 January, 2024

World

Trump slams “rigged” trial ahead of judge’s ruling

Donald Trump says his civil fraud trial is rigged, a hoax and that the case against him should have been dismissed. His accusations come just days before a judge is expected to determine whether to block him from running a business in New York ever again. William Denselow reports.

30 January, 2024

Health / Medical

How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics — And What It Means in 2024

People protest against covid-19 vaccine mandates outside of Los Angeles Unified School District's offices on May 10, 2022. (DAVID CRANE/MEDIANEWS GROUP/LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS VIA GETTY IMAGES) By Amy Maxmen via KFF Health News Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles, which often leads to hospitalization and can cause death. In recent […]

29 January, 2024

World

Trump ordered to pay $83 mil in defamation case

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay more than $80 million to writer E. Jean Carroll by a Manhattan jury. On Friday, the jury found comments made by the former US President in 2019 were defamatory.Trump called the verdict 'absolutely ridiculous', and claimed the case was a 'witch hunt' against him. Sally Patterson reports.

29 January, 2024