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Biden accuses Trump in first interview since leaving White House
Biden's interview with the BBC came just over 100 days into Trump's presidency.
Top Trump official replaced after chat group scandal - and given new job
Mike Waltz, no longer National Security Adviser, is set to be US ambassador to the UN.
‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.
Elon Musk set to exit US government role
Musk's exit strategy was discussed among Trump's closest allies and Cabinet.
US senator closes in on record with 20-hour marathon anti-Trump speech
'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'
‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests
'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'
‘Attack on our sovereignty’: US letters spark French backlash
France called US interference in DEI policies 'unacceptable'.
The reason Donald Trump will not fire Mike Waltz — for now
Waltz criticised the media and praised Trump during a press conference.
‘Shut it down’: Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department
Democrats and educators plan legal action against the decision.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
Musk called ‘liar’ in White House clash over staff cuts
Doge layoffs prompted a heated confrontation at a White House meeting.
Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico after market blowback
Trump has delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, offering temporary relief.
Booster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship test
SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".
Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.
As Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going off
NASA employees worry Musk's influence might impact safety checks on SpaceX.
USAid to lay off 1600 US employees in major agency overhaul
About 1600 US-based employees will be laid-off.
Ex-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPAC
Steve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.
Trump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculation
Tech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.
Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Trump's order also changed Denali back to Mt McKinley.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cuts
Musk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South Africa
Trump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.
China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.
‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to Americans
Senior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.