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House of Representatives in turmoil ahead of Capitol Riots anniversary
In the United States, Republicans are scrambling after their House leader Kevin McCarthy suffered defeat again after six rounds of voting over the last two days. The US House of Representatives is in… Audio
Will Putin lose even if he wins in Ukraine?
Russian president Vladimir Putin has badly failed to read the room by invading Ukraine, says historian and political scientist Dr Liana Fix, and there are several ways he could ultimately end up… Audio
Covid-19: Why a Washington town is printing its own wooden money
After watching Covid-19 wreak havoc on his local community, Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier came up with an initiative concept to issue wooden dollars that can only be spent at local businesses - thus… Audio
'China-US resolution more of a truce than a peace deal'
Reports that China and the US have reached an initial trade deal have been met with scepticism by many commentators. Waikato University's International Law professor Al Gillespie says it's too early… Audio
NZ govt minister to attend President Bush's funeral
Kelvin Davis will represent New Zealand at the funeral of the 41st US president, who died at the weekend aged 94. Audio
Trump backs down on migrant children separations
Widespread condemnation has led Donald Trump to back down on his policy of separating immigrant children from their parents at the southern border. After initially claiming he needed the Democrats to… Audio
Trump lashes out at Russia over Syria
US President Donald Trump has tweeted that Russia should get ready for missiles to be fired at Syria. In the Tweet, Mr Trump said "Get ready Russia", because they will be coming -- as he put it, "nice… Audio
Trump's lawyer admits paying porn star, won't say why
President Trump's lawyer has confirmed that he made a $130,000 payment to a porn actress during the 2016 Presidential election, but he won't explain why. The White House insists the President did not… Audio
Graeme Jennings: Photographing history on the Hill
American politics has our attention in a way it never has before. Graeme Jennings has had a front row seat to it all. A photojournalist for the Washington Examiner, the 39-year-old Aucklander is the… Audio
Trump punished in US state elections
Democratic candidates made big wins yesterday in the US off-year elections. The Republican governors in Virginia and New Jersey were both unseated by Democrats, while Virginia elected its first openly… Audio
Trump denies saying soldier 'knew what he signed up for'
US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to reject criticism of the way he dealt with the widow of a fallen soldier. It took Mr Trump almost a fortnight before connecting with the families of… Audio
New technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt talks to Kathryn Ryan about digital inclusion, Silicon Valley vs Washington and NZ game development. Audio
The latest on a shooting targetting US lawmakers
A senior Republican congressman Steve Scalise, two others and 2 police officers have been have been shot by an armed man while they were at a practice for a charity baseball match in Virginia. Our… Audio
Donald Trump considers military retaliation for Syria
"I guess something should happen" The US President Donald Trump hints at the possibility of Assad leaving power. Simon Marks has the latest from Washington as the US hardens its stance against the… Audio
Senate hearing on Russia's 'meddling' in US elections
Russia tried to hijack the US election through "propaganda on steroids", says a Democratic senator investigating alleged Kremlin political meddling. His comments come as the Senate Intelligence… Audio
US judges rebuff Trump's revised travel ban
Two judges block Donald Trump's latest travel ban and the US Ambassador to the United Nations says an television interview "We cannot trust Russia. We should never trust Russia". That's in contrast to… Audio
Kiwi working for Trump accused of conflict of interest laws
New Zealander Chris Liddell is Donald Trump's new director of Strategic Initiatives but is now being accused of violating criminal conflict of interest laws. Morning Report speaks with Washington… Audio
Trump addresses Congress for first time today
Donald Trump has given himself an A for achievement but a C in messaging. He's also been blaming Barack Obama for recent leaks that have come from the White House. Audio
Fallout of Flynn scandal continues to rattle White House
Washington correspondent Simon Marks says questions are piling up, the FBI is investigating and Trump is in trouble deep. Audio
Gunman at Capitol Hill one-off criminal act
New York Correspondent Mimi Chiahemen joins Checkpoint to discuss the apprehension of the gunman on Capitol Hill. Audio