Peter Thiel quits Meta's board to back Trump-aligned candidates
New York Times: The billionaire has become one of the Republican Party's largest donors.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromUS Politics
'He is wrong': Mike Pence turns on Trump over false election claims
Pence has said that he had no right to overturn the election, despite Trump's claims.
Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party faces new strains
New York Times: 56% of Republicans now say they're loyal to the party over Trump.
First black woman justice on high court 'long overdue', Biden says
Biden has affirmed his pledge to nominate the first black woman to the Supreme Court.
As the West prepares for war, Ukraine's leaders play down Russia threat
New York Times: Mixed messages confuse the picture as military buildup continues.
Unvaccinated Sarah Palin tests positive
The ex-Alaska governor last month said she'd get vaccinated 'over my dead body'.
Biden to ask for patience as he works through to-do list
Biden to explain to Americans the struggle that lies ahead.
Can Hillary Clinton make a 2024 comeback?
As Biden's ratings continue to drop, a rematch of Clinton vs Trump might be on the cards.
Biden: Trump supporters 'held a dagger to the throat of democracy'
US President, on a year since Capitol riot: "We are in a battle for the soul of America."
Biden: Trump held 'dagger at throat' of democracy
President Joe Biden forcefully condemns Donald Trump's election-overturning efforts that sparked the deadly breach of the Capitol one year ago. Video / AP
Andrew Cuomo harassment probe: Timeline of events
Andrew Cuomo harassment probe: A timeline of events that ultimately lead to his resignation as Governor in August 2021. Video / AP
Groping charge against Andrew Cuomo dropped
Prosecutor says allegation that Cuomo fondled an aide wouldn't meet 'burden at trial'.
Officer on January 6 Capitol riots: 'This is how I'm going to die'
US Capitol Police give emotional testimony in July 2020 with Sgt. Aquilino Gonell describing how he thought he and other officers were "going to die" on January 6. Video / AP
'Full picture coming to light': House investigation into US Capitol riots prepares to go public
Republican says it's 'one of the most important congressional investigations in history'.
US and Russia face deep differences ahead of Ukraine talks
Biden and Putin are hopeful that diplomatic talks set for this month will ease tensions.
Best of the year: Cyclist who flipped off Trump gets last laugh
Juli Briskman now oversees rules for leisure facilities ... including Trump's golf club.
Biden addresses Americans in face of rising cases
US President Joe Biden says that the unvaccinated are responsible for their own choices as Omicron cases rise ahead of the holidays. Video / AP
'Someone is going to get killed': Bombshell White House texts revealed
One of the texts came from Donald Trump's own son: 'He's got to condemn this s*** ASAP.'
Social media posts influence US Capitol siege sentencing
Most of the damning evidence against rioters came from social media.
'F*** him': Trump turns on former ally
Trump has revealed he's cut ties with a close ally over a seemingly innocuous message.
'Dangerously low': Ex-chief of staff reveals truth about Trump's Covid battle
New York Times: Even after he was hospitalised, Trump's condition was 'grave'.
Donald Trump's media company investigated over financing deal
New York Times: Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake for Trump's company.
Trump lawyers fined over sham lawsuit challenging election result
The money will cover the legal costs of defending against the suit.
Horned US Capitol rioter jailed
Three-year prison sentence for distinctive looking 'Trump-smitten' rioter Jacob Chansley.
US Navy to visit for first time in five years
Upcoming US Navy visit the first in five years after Trump had priorities elsewhere.
Trump ally Steve Bannon taken into custody
Bannon charged with refusing to appear at hearings into the US Capitol insurrection.
Trump ally Bannon indicted on two counts of contempt
Steve Bannon indicted on two counts of criminal contempt relating to the US Capitol riot.
Donald Trump 2024: Signs of a comeback
Despite a tumultuous exit and the dishonesty that followed, Donald Trump is not out.
Satellite images show China built mock-ups of US warships
The surreal images come as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing.
Real estate agent who rioted at US Capitol and bragged she wouldn't be jailed sent to prison
Jennifer Leigh Ryan said she wouldn't go to prison as she was a blonde and had a good job.
Barack Obama is a 'failed rock star'
Barack Obama told Graham Norton he never had the 'talent' to pursue such a career path.
'Tacky even for him': Donald Trump Jr slammed over Alec Baldwin stunt
The former president's eldest son has been quick to cash in on movie set tragedy.
North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea
Japan's coast guard issued a safety advisory to ships after the launch was detected.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid complications
President Joe Biden says Powell 'embodied the highest ideals of a warrior and diplomat'.