insert_link Business / Economics Donald Trump unveils AI investment in USA US President Donald Trump has announced billions of dollars in private sector investment to construct artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. On his first full day in office, he unveiled a joint venture called Stargate — which he's calling the "largest AI infrastructure project in history." It follows him signing an executive order on Monday overturning policies which were aimed at monitoring and regulating AI risks. Our reporter Benji […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump pardons 1500 participants in Jan 6th riots US President Donald Trump has pardoned around 1,500 people accused of criminal activity in the riots on Capitol Hill on January 6th 2021. They include figures convicted of seditious conspiracy and acts of violence as they attempted to halt the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. The President also signed an executive order pulling the United States out of the Paris Climate Change accords. From Washington, Simon Marks reports. […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump planning flurry of executive action in inauguration day U.S President elect Donald Trump is expected to begin his second term with a bang by signing a flurry of executive orders once he takes office on Monday. Three of the richest men in the world, foreign dignitaries and former presidents will attend the inauguration ceremony, which has been moved indoors because of the cold weather in Washington. From where Benji Hyer reports: today20 January, 2025
World Biden bids farewell in Oval Office address U.S President Joseph Biden warned that an oligarchy is forming in the US as he cautioned against the concentration of technology, power and wealth in his farewell speech to the nation. He also hailed his administration's accomplishments during the address from the Oval Office. Reporting for us from Washington is Kate Fisher: today16 January, 2025
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. today14 January, 2025
insert_link World US adds Chinese tech giant Tencent to military blacklist The US has added gaming and social media giant Tencent to a list of businesses it says work with China's military, along with several other Chinese technology companies. It serves as a warning to American companies and organisations about the risks of engaging with the entities on the list. Kate Fisher reports from Washington: today8 January, 2025
insert_link World US moves closer to government shutdown The United States has moved closer to a government shutdown after the House of Representatives failed to pass a slimmed-down spending bill that had the backing of President-elect Donald Trump and his ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk. If the US Congress can't agree on a deal Friday, government funding is set to lapse at midnight Saturday morning. Benji Hyer has more from Washington: today20 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics US Fed cuts interest rate for third time in 2024 The US Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by another quarter of a percent, its third consecutive cut of 2024. However, the central bank has signaled just two cuts in the coming year. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today19 December, 2024
insert_link World US lawmakers face deadline to avoid government shutdown US lawmakers are struggling to reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown that kicks in on December 20th. Extra help for farmers has risen to the top as the main obstacle to an agreement. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today17 December, 2024
