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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
Editorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic pace
OPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.
Donald Trump plans blitz of executive orders for first days in White House
Financial Times: Deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulation are expected to be ordered.
Trump becomes US president tomorrow – all you need to know
Donald Trump is set to become the first convicted felon to move into the White House.
Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.
Thousands rally against Trump in Washington DC ahead of inauguration
The protest comes two days before the billionaire reclaims the Oval Office.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
Former first lady will not go to Trump’s inauguration and skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Trump's big event moved indoors due to freezing weather
Washington is forecast to be well below freezing on the day of the inauguration.
Biden’s presidential legacy: An era of change, forever marked by Trump
NY Times: Biden's presidency likely to be remembered as a bridge between Trump's terms.
Analysis: Dripping taps and seizing Greenland - Trump is back and chaos ensues
New York Times: Press conference a reminder of what the next four years may have in store.
Analysis: What’s behind Meta’s Maga makeover?
New York Times: Zuckerberg is positioning his company for a second Trump term.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay sentencing in hush money case
The sentencing would complete the process of Trump being formally classified as a felon.
How the wild world of wrestling helped Trump win the White House
Times: How wrestling got US politics in a chokehold.
Bruce Springsteen on Trump, trauma and making music at 75
Times: He may be a rock legend, but Springsteen says he still has something to prove.
Matt Gaetz ethics report to be released after House U-turn
Matt Gaetz denies allegations as House prepares to release ethics report.
A weary Biden heads for the exit
New York Times: Biden races to cement his legacy as presidency winds down.
Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains
Financial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.
Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards
OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'
'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategy
New York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.
The Silicon Valley billionaires steering Trump’s transition
New York Times: Potentially one of the most conflict-ridden transitions in modern history.
Trump named Time's Person of the Year
The award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.
Letters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lacking
OPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'
Trump nominates father of his son-in-law as French ambassador
Charles Kushner, a multi-millionaire real estate executive, once served jail time.
Analysis: How a 'rightfully traumatised' Nato can survive Donald Trump
Nato's new chief Mark Rutte aims to boost European defence spending to 2.5% GDP.
Biotechs test IPO market despite concerns over RFK jnr's health role
Financial Times: Trump nominee has caused some concern over medicine spending cuts.
Meta's Threads loses ground to Bluesky as users abandon Elon Musk’s X
Since the US election Bluesky use has skyrocketed 300% to 3.5 million daily users.
Shane Te Pou: Taxing wealth to fix health should be Labour’s vision
OPINION: Labour’s best chance of success lies in offering a bold, progressive vision.