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Zelensky to Visit White House on Friday

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday. The US and Ukraine have been discussing a deal to share Ukraine's mineral wealth, in return for past US aid and - possibly - future security guarantees. Kate fisher reports from Washington:  

today27 February, 2025

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Fatalities confirmed in Washington plane-helicopter crash

US authorities have confirmed there are fatalities after a commercial plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just out of Washington DC. At this stage the number of deaths is not known. A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today30 January, 2025

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Top Democrat calls on Biden to pardon more working class Americans

The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, has called on President Joseph Biden to pardon some working-class Americans after drawing criticism for pardoning his own son. Hunter Biden had been convicted on firearm charges and pleaded guilty to tax charges. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:  

today5 December, 2024

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Trump taps RFK for health lead

  US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK was a former presidential candidate before dropping out and endorsing Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

today15 November, 2024