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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.
Donald Trump's troubled charity foundation to shut down
The development comes amid allegations of a "shocking pattern of illegality" and that Trump and his eldest children illegally misused funds.
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
US agrees to no more tariffs on China at G20
The US has agreed to not place any additional trade tariffs on China until January 1. The agreement came after a meeting between U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the… Audio
Florida in political chaos as midterm votes recounted
Florida's governor is calling for voting machines to be seized and accused his opponents of fraud as the state rushes to complete a vote recount by Thursday. Governor Rick Scott and and President… Audio
World leaders mark WWI centenary in Paris
It's been 100 years since the end of the first World War and world leaders have gathered in Paris to mark the event. The armistice treaty came into effect on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of… Audio
Sessions' dismissal a 'blatant attempt' to stall Russia meddling inquiry - Pelosi
The future of the inquiry into alleged Russian meddling during the 2016 US presidential election is being questioned after Donald Trump fired his Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday. Mr Trump… Audio
White House’s assault claim ‘completely inaccurate’
Correspondent Harry Horton says the last 24 hours have set the tone for a combative couple of years ahead for President Trump and US lawmakers. He spoke with Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
White House revokes CNN journalist’s credentials
US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions, mocked a number of losing Republican candidates and created an extraordinary stoush with senior White House reporters. CNN White… Video, Audio
Midterm elections 2018: Race rows mire campaign homestretch
Race-baiting allegations have mired the homestretch of the US midterm elections, turning it into one of the ugliest campaigns in recent times.
Trump rallies across US ahead of midterm elections
The name Donald Trump won't be anywhere on the ballot when Americans go to the polls, but the midterm elections this week will shape the next few years of his presidency. Thirty-five senators, 36… Audio
Don’t mention the peace – how reticence about the success of Europe led to Brexit
Prof AC Grayling talks about Brexit, and the failure of the greater vision for the EU with MP Chris Finlayson. Audio
