insert_link World US govt shutdown likely after Trump kills deal A US government shutdown looms as incoming President Donald Trump urges lawmakers to reject a proposed deal. Funding for key services will run out by Friday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans, stating Trump's stance will impact Americans. todayDecember 20, 2024 10
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 17
insert_link World Republicans Warn Biden on Risk of WW3 Over Ukraine’s Use of U.S Weapons Inside Russia Supporters of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have reacted angrily to current leader Joseph Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to send missiles deep into Russia saying he's trying to cause WW3 -- just two months before Trump takes over the White House. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. todayNovember 19, 2024 26
insert_link World Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to step down The prosecutor leading two of Donald Trump's criminal cases will step down before the president-elect takes office. Reports from the New York Times say Special counsel Jack Smith and his team plan to resign after winding down both federal cases facing the former president. Sally Patterson reports. todayNovember 14, 2024 22
insert_link World Trump Works McDonald’s Drive-Through, Takes Jab at Harris’ College Job Claim Former U.S President Donald Trump served food at a McDonald's drive-through in Pennsylvania as part of his campaign on Sunday. He used the opportunity to question Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that she worked at McDonald's during college. Trump humorously remarked that his brief stint at the fast-food chain had already surpassed Harris' time there, surprising drivers by handing out fries. Meanwhile, Harris spent her 60th birthday […] todayOctober 21, 2024 27
insert_link World Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days. Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia. Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 16, 2024 14
insert_link World Trump and Harris take to key swing state, three weeks out from election There are three weeks to go until Americans head to the polls — and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remain locked in a dead heat. The former US President, and current Vice-President, are hot on each other's heels, hosting duelling events in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where the election may be won or lost. On the ground for us is Benji Hyer: todayOctober 15, 2024 27
insert_link World Details Emerge About Arrest of Man with Cache of Weapons Near Trump Rally on the West Coast More details are emerging about the man arrested with a cache of weapons near a Donald Trump rally on America's West Coast over the weekend. A California Sheriff says he "truly believes" his officers prevented a third assassinaton attempt on Donald Trump. Mitch McCann reports: todayOctober 15, 2024 12
insert_link World New US election polling shows tight race with Harris increasing national lead New polling over the weekend shows US Vice President Kamala Harris has increased her lead nationally over her Republican rival Donald Trump in the Presidential election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details. todaySeptember 23, 2024 11