Donald Trump
US environment chief doubts CO2's role in global warming
The man Donald Trump has put in charge of the US Environmental Protection Agency says he doesn't agree that carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming.
Republicans baulk at Trump's 'Obamacare lite'
US Republicans' long-awaited plan to replace former President Barack Obama's health law is facing opposition from members of their own party.
Trump: Out of control or strategic genius?
Donald Trump has reissued his executive order banning nationals from six countries from entering the US. LA Times Washington correspondent Doyle McManus joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Trump risks becoming a political Br'er Rabbit
Opinion - Donald Trump stumbles from self-inflicted crisis to crisis. Phil Smith wonders whether he is becoming the living embodiment of Br'er Rabbit.
White House wants Congress to probe if Obama ordered wiretap
The White House has asked Congress to investigate whether Barack Obama abused executive power in the election campaign, a day after President Trump alleged his predecessor had tapped his phones.
US protectionism will hurt NZ - Fed Farmers
Trump-style economic protectionism could have devastating effects around the world, Federated Farmers say.
US Attorney General quits Russia probe
Jeff Sessions has withdrawn from any investigations into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Pressure mounts on US Attorney general to resign
A former FBI assistant director says under-fire attorney general Jeff Sessions has damaged more than just trust, over claims he met with the Russian ambassador twice during last year's election… Audio
US Attorney-General under fire over Russia talks
US Democrats have called on Attorney-General Jeff Sessions to resign after he reportedly failed to disclose two meetings with Russia's ambassador.
Trump vows 'new chapter of American greatness'
President Donald Trump has promised a "renewal of the American spirit", in his first speech to Congress.
NZ taxpayers pay $80k for Trump party
Taxpayers spent more than $80,000 to throw a party in Washington to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration.
Trump hikes military spending
US President Donald Trump has promised what he calls a 'historic increase' in defence spending.
Trump shuns White House media dinner
US President Donald Trump has announced he will not attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in April.
Blocked: US journalists protest briefing exclusion
Correspondents from the New York Times, CNN, BBC and others were told they could not attend a briefing by Donald Trump's spokesperson.
Trump adviser Steve Bannon hails 'new political order'
The chief strategist to US President Donald Trump has said that his election victory has ushered in a "new political order", calling the media the "opposition party".
US officials face Mexico wrath
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly are visiting Mexico to repair frayed relations between the nations.
Trump to reverse school transgender bathroom rules
US President Donald Trump will reverse guidance Barack Obama gave schools that transgender students should use the toilets of their gender identity, the White House says.
Mexican man kills himself after US deportation
A Mexican man has apparently committed suicide just half an hour after being deported from the United States.
US widens net for deporting immigrants
Millions of undocumented foreigners in the US could be affected by new guidelines the Trump administration has issued to deport illegal immigrants.
Protests as British MPs clash on Trump visit
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the British parliament as MPs debated whether Donald Trump's trip should be downgraded from a state visit.
