Trump 2.0: Who would be in the running for top jobs in Trump's second administration?
Here are the top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Close to 1,000 migrant children separated by Trump yet to be reunited with parents
The Trump administration split apart thousands of migrant families under a blanket "zero-tolerance" policy.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Biden administration calls China sanctions on Trump officials 'unproductive and cynical'
China's move to sanction former Trump administration officials was "unproductive and cynical".
Thu Jan 21 2021
US to carry out 13th and final execution under Trump administration
Higgs was convicted and sentenced to death in 2001 for overseeing the kidnapping and murder of three women.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Pompeo lifts restrictions on US-Taiwan relationship as clock runs out on Trump administration
Trump administration has ramped up backing for the island country, with arms sales and laws to help Taiwan deal with pressure from China.
Sun Jan 10 2021
US judge denies effort to stop drilling auction in Arctic refuge
Trump administration's planned auction of oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could proceed as planned on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
Biden's team has faced obstruction from the Trump administration as they sought to gather information to continue the transition of power.
Tue Dec 29 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
California at COVID-19 'tipping point' as Trump administration hopes for vaccines by Christmas
Health officials say even after the vaccines are approved, the rollout to Americans could be slowed by shortages of PPE and other factors.
Tue Dec 01 2020
'Why now?' Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
The Trump administration is thinking of withdrawing the several hundred U.S. military troops from the Horn of Africa nation at what some experts call the worst possible time.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Pompeo voices confidence for 'second Trump administration,' then softens tone on post-election transition
Trump and his allies insist "illegal" ballots may have been cast despite no evidence of mass voter fraud, which is extremely rare in U.S. elections.
Wed Nov 11 2020
US allies greet Biden as next president despite Trump refusal to concede
Germany, Canada and France, which have had strained ties with the Trump administration were among the first to recognise Biden's victory.
Sun Nov 08 2020
What is 'Section 230,' which Donald Trump wants to reform?
The Trump administration wants to revise this section and as soon as possible so that social media platforms could be held accountable.
Fri Oct 23 2020
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration TikTok app store ban
John E. Hall, a lawyer for TikTok, had argued during a 90-minute Sunday morning hearing that the ban was "unprecedented" and "irrational."
Mon Sep 28 2020
Trump issues bans on China's TikTok, WeChat, stoking tension with Beijing
The executive orders, which go into effect in 45 days, come after the Trump administration said this week it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks
Fri Aug 07 2020
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024