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North Korea claims to be considering missile strike near Guam
North Korea says it is considering strikes near the US territory of Guam, just hours after Donald Trump threatened Pyongyang with "fire and fury".
US correspondent Susan Milligan
Susan Milligan with the latest US political rumblings. Audio
US Vice President denies reports of 2020 presidential campaign
US Vice President Mike Pence is vehemently denying reports that he's planning to campaign for the presidency in 2020. US correspondent Simon Marks reports from Washington DC Audio
US suspends search for missing marines
US officials say they have suspended a search and rescue operation for three marines missing after their aircraft crashed off the Australian coast.
US Marines feared dead off Queensland
Three of 26 crew members are still missing after a United States Marine Corps aircraft "entered the water" off Queensland's coast during a training exercise, but US authorities have confirmed they do…
Trump's transnational transcripts expose tactics
Transcripts of the US president's phone calls to his Mexican and Australian counterparts after taking office reveal he pressured them on immigration issues.
Asylum seekers fleeing US put pressure on Canada
Montreal's Olympic Stadium has been opened to shelter a sudden increase in asylum seekers arriving into Canada from the US.
NZ ambassador Scott Brown introduced Scaramucci to Trump
Washington correspondent Simon Marks joins us to discuss US President Donald Trump's plans to make sweeping changes to the immigration system, and it's also been revealed the New Zealand connection in… Audio
Russia orders 755 US diplomatic staff cuts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the US to cut its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 after new US sanctions approved by the US Congress.
'Judges are not politicians' - US Chief Justice
The United States Chief Justice does not think that New Zealand having a written constitution would lead to judges making decisions based on political preferences.
US president's foul-mouthed spokesman
Anthony Scaramucci told an interviewer that Chief of Staff Reince Priebus is "a f-ing paranoid schizophrenic". Audio
'This is stone cold crazy'
Donald Trump's new director of communications, Anthony Scaramucci has launched a bizarre expletive ridden attack on two senior White House colleagues. RNZ's Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says… Audio
US army to stop recruiting trans people
The US President Donald Trump announced via Twitter that the military will no longer accept transgender recruits. Audio
US moves step closer to new Russia sanctions
The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to impose new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Donald Trump's objections.
Texas truck driver claims ignorance of human cargo
The driver of a tractor-trailer found at a Texas Walmart with eight bodies and dozens of other undocumented migrants says he was unaware of the cargo.
Trump stresses 'complete power to pardon'
The US president responds to reports he is considering presidential pardons over alleged collusion between his team and Russia.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigns
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has moved to minimise talk of divisions within the Trump administration after announcing his resignation.
Scott Brown - A model ambassador
Scott Brown is the new US Ambassador to New Zealand. Originally trained as a lawyer, during his student years Brown developed a career as a part-time model, and in 1982, won Cosmopolitan magazine's… Audio
Michael Galinsky - America in protest
US film-maker Michael Galinsky and his wife Suki Hawley have produced numerous documentaries, many of which have achieved cult status, include Malls Across America, Half-Cocked, All the Rage and… Audio
What now for OJ?
LA Times reporter David Montero talks about whether a paroled OJ Simpson's next move will be in the media. Audio
