Latest from US Politics

Biden, breaking his silence, slams Trump on Social Security cuts

The former US President slammed the Trump administration's handling of Social Security.

Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, chips in China tariff backdown

Good news for iPhone maker Apple and others who make tech products in China for the US.

China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods

Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.

Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Kamala Harris looks for a way back in

New York Times: Why Kamala Harris is eyeing a governor run instead of the presidency.

'Cannot be trusted': White House on reporters using pronouns

Press secretary says she won't engage with reporters listing pronouns in emails.

An experiment in recklessness: Trump as global disrupter

New York Times: The costs of the Trump administration's approach are now becoming clear.

Opinion: Trump has thrown the ultimate safe haven asset into crisis

Telegraph: Trump is demolishing accepted norms, unleashing havoc on the world stage.

Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks

OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.

‘All countries’: Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage

Proposed tariffs could reach 20%, affecting most imports to the US.

‘Making a mistake’: Signal chat cements JD Vance’s role as sceptic of foreign intervention

Concerns the VP embodies potentially permanent shift in United States' approach to Europe,

Analysis: Trump takes government secrecy seriously - but only when it suits him

New York Times: The definition of an official secret depends on what works best for Trump.

Trump tariffs explained: Cars are latest focus in wave of trade actions

New York Times: Trump's new tariffs on cars spark global trade tensions.

‘Unlawful’: How Trump’s new voter registration order could reshape elections

Experts say the order could prevent millions from voting.

Now Europe knows what Trump’s team calls it behind its back: ‘Pathetic’

New York Times: Leaked messages show the depth of the rift between the US and Europe.

In his second term, Trump fuels a ‘machinery’ of misinformation

New York Times: Trump's team using false claims to justify policy changes.

Back on Earth: Crew-9 astronauts conclude extended space stay

The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the Florida coast.