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US federal workers struggle in govt shutdown
It's day 34 of the longest government shutdown in US history. President Donald Trump has conceded that he won't be able to give his State of the Union address until the shutdown has ended, after House… Audio
US govt shutdown hits day 34
It's been over a month since the US government shutdown began, making it the longest in history. Many of the roughly 800,000 affected federal workers affected nationwide are turning to charity, some… Audio
State of the Union: Trump backs down
The US president is barred from speaking at the House of Representatives, so he planned an alternative State of the Union address. Now, he's changed his mind.
US Presidential candidates come out of the woodwork
The US Presidential election isn't until 2020 but Democratic candidates have already started to declare their intentions. Audio
The Dreamers, the Wall and US Government shutdown
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith reports on the Democrats rejection of Donald Trump's proposals to end the longest government shutdown in US history. Audio
Donald Trump offers "compromise" to end US government shutdown
In a live televised address, the US President set out new plans on his Mexican wall project to try to end a partial government shutdown lasting more than four weeks. One of Donald Trump's… Audio
Second Trump-Kim meeting 'within weeks'
US President Donald Trump is to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a second summit by the end of February, the White House says.
North Korea envoy headed to US amid summit speculation
A top North Korea negotiator is reportedly on the way to Washington to officials ahead of a possible second summit between the US and North Korean leaders.
Trump urged to delay State of Union speech
The Secret Service is needed to provide security for the speech, but it hasn't been funded during the government shutdown.
Trump's Christmas break: Government shut down and Russian probe
Paul Buchanan of 36 Parallel Consultants discusses US government shut-downs. What the power-play is behind them. Will Donald Trump get his Mexico border wall? And is it possible he could be charged… Audio
Trump rejects reopening as govt shutdown hits airports
A US Republican senator close to Trump has urged him to temporarily reopen the government for talks as TSA staff absences closed an international airport concourse during the record 23-day shutdown.
Former Trump lawyer to testify publicly before Congress
Mr Trump's self-described "fixer", who was sentenced to three years in prison in December, promised a "full and credible account of events" in front of a Congressional committee.
Trump throws 'tantrum' over wall funding
In what Democrats called a "temper tantrum", US President Donald Trump has stormed out of a meeting over funding for a wall along the Mexican border and seeking an end to the shutdown of the…
North Korea's Kim Jong-un visits China's Xi Jinping
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in Beijing for a three-day visit at the invitation of China's president, state media say.
Trump to visit Mexico border
US President Donald Trump plans to visit the US southern border on Thursday, leaving Washington for the first time since partial federal shutdown began 16 days ago.
US House elects Democrat Pelosi to be speaker for 2019-2020
The Democrats wasted no time flexing their new power in the US House of Representatives today.
Former US marine arrested on spying charges in Russia
The US wants to know why Russia has arrested a former marine on espionage charges in Moscow.
Trump ignites Twitter storm after Christmas call with child
President Donald Trump set off a Christmas social media storm when he asked whether a seven-year-old was too old to believe in Santa Claus.
US govt shutdown could stretch into New Year
A partial US government shutdown over budget spending could continue right up to the opening of the next Congress on 3 January, a Trump aide has said.
Judge delays sentencing for ex-Trump aide
The judge suggested former US national security adviser Michael Flynn had sold his country out when he lied to the FBI.