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This year may see a farcical replay of the vicious presidential election of 1800, marking extreme partisanship and distrust of government that led to civil strife.

In the US, national defence and business interests have always driven policy outcomes. After Trump’s victory in Iowa, the silence from those with the biggest stakes in Pax Americana should provoke disquiet.

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The sense of entitlement of a hedge fund star and the stellar investment records of members of the US Congress are further evidence that crony capitalism is too polite a term.

  • Donald Trump has until February 12 to appeal ruling to the US Supreme Court
  • Ruling affirms former president is no different legally than any other US citizen

An upcoming special counsel report is critical of the handling of classified documents by President Joe Biden and his aides but does not recommend criminal charges.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly escaped impeachment over the US border crisis, in a party-line vote dismissed by Democrats as a political stunt ahead of a presidential election.

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Hines got her start at Universal Studios Florida portraying Psycho’s iconic victim in the shower, before getting her big break in Curb Your Enthusiasm opposite Larry David

Former US president Donald Trump calls the California governor ‘bull****’ after speculating that he might not face President Joe Biden in the November election.

Much-anticipated deal would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening US border laws – a crucial step even as the measure faces long odds in the House.

The former US president said he would impose more tariffs - possibly in excess of 60 per cent - on China if he is elected again, but was not planning another trade war.

E-commerce giants Shein and Temu flourish as parcels surpass quarter of a trillion dollars in value annually amid push to tighten de minimis provision.

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From criticising former US president Barack Obama to starting his own digital platform Blaze Media, the conservative TV and radio host has made a fortune over the years – here’s how

Trump and 2 co-defendants say Willis benefited financially from a ‘personal relationship’ with Nathan Wade, a lawyer she hired to help lead the investigation.

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An interior designer with real estate firm Atlantic Properties, Noce is also a mother of three who is as guarded about her private life as her fiancé – who she initially bonded with over Bible study

Tokyo is worried that if Trump returns to power he may seek some kind of trade or security pact with Beijing, undermining years of efforts to rein in the Asian giant.

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Her penchant for pantsuits precedes her – read on to learn how you can combine the likes of Alexander McQueen and Christian Louboutin separates to the same effect

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says the diagnosis was a ‘gut punch’, but admits he should have told Biden and senior staff instead of keeping it a secret.

During Chew Shou Zi’s testimony before US lawmakers about the harms of social media on children, he was pressed repeatedly by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas.

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Trump brought the case to prove claims in the so-called Steele dossier, published by the BuzzFeed in 2017, that he engaged in “perverted sexual acts” in Russia, are false.

Security alliance since 2017 ‘has gone a long way in helping European allies fully appreciate the challenges posed’ by Beijing, says Jens Stoltenberg.

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Social media firms have been accused of not doing enough to protect young people facing issues ranging from sexual predators to bullying to eating disorders.

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The hearing officer, a Republican, found a ‘preponderance of evidence’ showed Trump was ineligible due to his role in the January 6 insurrection, but recommended the decision be left to the courts.

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The brothers might be making a comeback, with Andrew potentially running for New York mayor and Chris reporting from war zones for NewsNation – while seeking US$125 million in damages from CNN