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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024