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Bill to repeal and replace Obamacare to be voted on
The Hill's Brent Budowski says a group of Republicans will be huddled at the back hoping they don't have to vote yes - but he's still expecting the bill to pass, albeit narrowly. Audio
Brownlee extends olive branch to Israel after spat last year
Gerry Brownlee, the new Foreign Minister spoke to our political editor Jane Patterson about mending New Zealand's relationship with Israel and the United Nations resolution - sponsored by NZ - that… Audio
Seven dead and more injured in wild weather across southern US
Wild weather across southern US causes tornadoes and severe flooding. At least 7 people are dead and dozens more injured. We cross to Dallas, Texas for the latest.... Audio
Syrian tensions mount ahead of US Russian talks in Moscow
Vladimir Putin's call for an investigation into last week's Syrian poison gas attacks has ramped up tension ahead of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey… Audio
Security analyst predicts huge fallout from FBI revelations
Security analyst Paul Buchanan predicts huge fallout from FBI revelations, with the possibility key Trump aides could face criminal investigation. Audio
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
Renewed pleas for Trump to change climate change stance
Pacific Island countries have renewed their calls for US president-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his stance on climate change.
US congressman says Trump will halt refugee deal with Australia
A hardline congressman says United States president-elect Donald Trump will do everything in his power to halt a refugee deal with Australia.
Word Christchurch 2016: The State of America
America has been a strange and interesting place in 2016: the most divisive, alarming and downright bizarre primaries and presidential race in recent history, one of the country's worst mass shootings… Audio
Did Trump out-Trump himself in the last debate?
Did Donald Trump hijack his own performance at the third and final US presidential showdown against Hilary Clinton? Despite a more self assured and polished performance over all by the Republican… Audio
Call to 'Dump Trump' are growing louder
University of Texas School of Law professor, Steve Vladeck, explains if 'Dump Trump" could get any traction. His take - watch what happens with Republicans who was vying for seats in the Senate. Audio
US Fisheries reject allegations of foul play in Pacific
The United States has rejected allegations that new government legislation violates conservation measures on high seas fishing.