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Policed detain Cole Tomas Allen after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Saturday. Photo: Donald J Trump via Truth Social / Handout via Reuters

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Cole Tomas Allen, who has referred to himself as the ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ could face a life sentence if convicted.

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Trump demands immediate sacking of TV host Jimmy Kimmel over ‘despicable’ joke

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US-China relations

Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in ‘brain drain’

27 Apr 2026 - 11:03PMvideocam

Washington shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump

Officials say security perimeter around the president may need expanding after shooter targeted prominent media gala.

27 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM

US President Donald Trump being escorted by his security team on Saturday night. Photo: Bo Erickson via Reuters

US Justice Department cites shooting as need for Trump’s ballroom

Trump’s DOJ gives preservationists Monday deadline to drop White House ballroom suit after shooting at hotel event.

27 Apr 2026 - 10:56AMvideocam

Trump escapes unharmed as gunman opens fire at White House press dinner hotel

Acting attorney general says Trump was among targets after breach at Washington Hilton exposes massive security gap.

26 Apr 2026 - 10:23PMvideocam

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US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

Judge James Boasberg, said prosecutors had produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to suspect Powell of a crime.

24 Apr 2026 - 11:47PMvideocam

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18. Photo: AFP

Trump’s top Navy official out ‘immediately’ after reported clashes at Pentagon

John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.

23 Apr 2026 - 3:27PM

The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars

A defiant Jones vows to reconstitute his media empire as the ‘Alex Jones Show’, insisting he is ‘not going anywhere’.

22 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM

US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments

Texas Attorney General ⁠Ken Paxton calls the decision a victory for ⁠state and moral values.

22 Apr 2026 - 11:45AM

Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights posters on display in a classroom in Kyle, Texas. Photo: AP

Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope

The US president has faced rare criticism from his evangelical supporters for sharing a meme in which he appears as a Jesus-like healer.

22 Apr 2026 - 6:26PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump departs after speaking at an event at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Third lawmaker quits, as wave of scandal swamps US Congress

The Florida Democrat is accused of diverting millions of dollars in federal disaster funds for political purposes.

22 Apr 2026 - 3:05AM

Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank

The remarks were made at a contentious confirmation hearing, which took place amid a criminal probe of current chair Jerome Powell.

22 Apr 2026 - 2:26AMvideocam

US-China relations

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.

22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor

The former state controller, born to Chinese immigrants, had sought to become the first woman to lead California.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM

Betty Yee. Photo: AP

US labour secretary to leave Trump’s cabinet amid misconduct investigations

Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure makes her the third to leave US President Donald Trump’s team ‌in recent weeks.

21 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM

US-China trade war

US firms dash to recover tariffs paid on Chinese imports as refund system starts

Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands rush to file claims.

21 Apr 2026 - 9:24AMvideocam

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FBI’s Patel sues Atlantic for US$250 million, says drinking story ‘is a lie’

The FBI director is suing the magazine after its story claimed that he had a drinking problem and ‘unexplained absences’.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:07PM

FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at a press conference in Ontario, California, in January. Photo: Reuters

Video | Cambodian man deported to Africa by Trump administration

Pheap Rom was among 20 men sent to Eswatini under Trump’s ‘third country’ deals.

20 Apr 2026 - 1:33PM

Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers

The event comes days after Republican US President Trump said Mamdani was destroying New York with his tax policies.

19 Apr 2026 - 7:16AM

US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now

The three-judge panel set a June hearing to review a Washington judge’s earlier order halting the project.

18 Apr 2026 - 12:47PM

Construction workers the East Wing of the White House in preparation to build a new ballroom on December 1, 2025. Photo: AFP

How record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to ‘red flag’ recruits

ICE agents’ backgrounds and training have come under scrutiny after numerous high-profile incidents in which officers used excessive force.

18 Apr 2026 - 10:48AMvideocam

ICE agents detain a man in the Little Village neighbourhood of Chicago on December 16, 2025. Photo: Chicago Sun-Times/AP

US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days

The short-term fix comes after a Trump-backed bid to secure a longer-term extension failed in the House.

18 Apr 2026 - 2:27AM

Celebrity children

Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mini-me, bodybuilder-actor son, Joseph Baena?

Baena, 28, has been winning bodybuilding competitions lately – but what do we know about his relationship with the Schwarzenegger family?

16 Apr 2026 - 3:55PM

US-China relations

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed ‌by his family.

15 Apr 2026 - 7:18AM

US President Donald Trump (right) and his son Eric Trump leave the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: EPA

Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor

US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.

14 Apr 2026 - 3:44PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump has deleted a social media post that seemingly depicted him as a Jesus Christ-like figure. Photo illustration: AFP

Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping

ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.

14 Apr 2026 - 2:41PM

Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

Four ⁠women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, ⁠including assault and harassment.

14 Apr 2026 - 10:10PM

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