WorldRepublicans shaken by election losses — and split on how to fix thingsThey appear divided on what lessons the losses could hold for the Midterms next year.06 Nov 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldElections show Trump’s edge on the economy slippingNew York Times: Democratic wins were built on vows to address the sky-high cost of living.05 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldHigh-stakes hearing: Supreme Court could strike down Trump's tariffsJustices held arguments testing whether the US President has authority to impose tariffs.05 Nov 07:44 PM
WorldFurlough confusion: Some staff told they may miss back pay despite lawUpdated notices tell staff only ‘excepted’ workers will receive back pay.04 Nov 07:17 PM
WorldUS shutdown deepens as food aid, health programmes near collapseAirports in New York face delays of more than three hours as staff shortages bite.31 Oct 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe East Wing is gone. Here’s why it’s been called ‘the heart’ of the United StatesWashington Post: Home of the first lady’s office has been the source of quiet influence.31 Oct 07:00 PM
WorldThrough pet sketches, she tells the stories of former US federal workersThe project started with ex-USAid employee Denise Mortimer drawing her own dog.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCiting autopen use, House Republicans find Biden actions ‘illegitimate’GOP majority on committee calls for further investigation into the Biden administration.29 Oct 03:57 AM
WorldTrump heads to South Korea for high-stakes Xi summit on trade war truceTrump and Xi will meet in Gyeongju on Thursday for their first talks in six years.28 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldHouse Speaker downplays Trump third-term talkTrump, 79, has mused about a third term, even though it's constitutionally prohibited.28 Oct 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIt’s unconstitutional, but Trump keeps musing about a third termNew York Times: He was also eager to set the parameters of a race without him.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Vance takes on a forceful new role, his positions are shiftingNew York Times: VP's present role is a shift from the past and could become problematic.27 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldBusiness is booming for Maga-aligned lobbyistsThere's an intense demand for inroads into the US President’s orbit.27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBook claims: Trump called Pence a ‘wimp’ before January 6 attackPence notes would have been used as evidence if a criminal case had gone to trial.26 Oct 11:17 PM
AnalysisDemolition is part of Trump’s master builder imageAnalysis: A historic White House structure built by FDR is now itself history.26 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldIce spends $122m on weapons as Trump ramps up deportationsThe agency is spending millions on monitoring and surveillance software, records show.23 Oct 03:50 AM
WorldFrustrated federal employees line up for food as US shutdown wears onThe vast majority of federal employees have been furloughed since October 1.23 Oct 02:21 AM
WorldHe is running his way through the shutdown. Will it outlast him?The Washington-based ultramarathoner isn’t sure he’ll be able to complete the challenge.22 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldMan pardoned after Jan 6 riot arrested over death threat to top DemocratHe allegedly threatened to kill House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.21 Oct 07:31 PM
WorldWhite House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build ballroomOfficials have separately said that the ballroom would replace the East Wing.21 Oct 02:22 AM
WorldTrump to Rudd: 'I don't like you either'Diplomacy at the White House took an undiplomatic turn around the Cabinet table.20 Oct 09:13 PM
WorldAlbanese to meet Trump with critical minerals on offerAustralia is selling itself to Washington as a future source of rare earth metals.19 Oct 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I Pledge Allegiance to No King': Anti-Trump marches held across USNew York Times: The vibe in most places was irreverent but peaceful, and family friendly.19 Oct 04:55 AM
WorldTrump warns Hamas after US claims group plotting new Gaza assaultA fragile ceasefire deal last week ended Israel's assault and freed hostages.19 Oct 04:27 AM
WorldCongress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money'It is an absolute threat to Congress’ power of the purse' said ex-budget office official.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNo end in sight to US shutdown despite Trump pressureWith no sign of a breakthrough, the Senate has adjourned until next Wednesday.10 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldTeam of 200 US troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce, officials sayNo American troops are planned to enter Gaza under the new ceasefire deal.10 Oct 01:01 AM
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor Trump, the ‘enemy from within’ keeps getting biggerNew York Times: 'He is [focusing] on domestic enemies, and it’s pretty open-ended'.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldA combative Pam Bondi clashes with US senatorsUS Attorney-General fired back at Democrats with personal accusations of her own.07 Oct 11:51 PM
WorldSome workers sent home in US shutdown may lose back payTrump told reporters that it wasn’t certain that all furloughed workers would get paid. 07 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldMan with 200 explosives arrested outside DC cathedral ahead of justices’ MassSome vials held nitromethane, the same compound used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.07 Oct 01:30 AM
WorldGovernor blasts Trump over troop planTrump authorised 300 National Guard soldiers for Chicago despite state opposition.05 Oct 06:08 PM
WorldDemocrats show new, tougher approach to TrumpAfter eight months of getting battered, they've largely abandoned efforts at conciliation.05 Oct 05:00 PM