Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Biden forgives millions of student loans; critics fear inflation
Biden pledged no high-income households would benefit, addressing a central criticism of the plan.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill
US Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Biden says Afghanistan exit marks the end of US nation-building
Biden portrayed the chaotic exit as a logistical success that would have been just as messy even if it had been launched weeks earlier.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote
Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Republican leaders want a show of unity. Will Trump allow it?
The struggle between the pro-Trump and anti-Trump arms of the Republican Party is a lopsided one.
Thu Feb 25 2021
In chilling video, Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans
The footage, which also included body-camera views of brutal attacks on Capitol police, showed Pence and lawmakers being hustled to safety.
Thu Feb 11 2021
In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February
House impeachment managers will file their pre-trial brief and Trump's defence team will file an answer to the impeachment charge on Feb. 2.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Biden to be sworn in as 46th US president, ending Trump era
78-year-old Biden will take the oath of office at noon (1700 GMT) on the US Capitol's West front.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Biden leads COVID memorial on eve of inauguration
Biden led a powerful tribute to the 400,000 Americans lost to COVID -19 as he arrived in Washington on the eve of his inauguration.
Wed Jan 20 2021
U.S. House impeaches Trump for a second time; 10 Republicans vote yes
Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Explainer - The meeting of the US Congress that will seal Biden's win
Here's what to expect from the joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Wed Jan 06 2021
US Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 aid package, plans votes for Monday
The package would be the second-largest economic stimulus in US history, following a $2.3 trillion aid bill passed in March.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Trump signs bill averting government shutdown; fight on coronavirus aid drags on
Without this legislation, an array of government programs faced partial shutdown.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Trump administration makes new $916 billion offer for COVID-19 aid
Lawmakers enacted $3 trillion in COVID-19 aid earlier this year but have not been able to agree on fresh relief since April.
Wed Dec 09 2020
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024