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Trump 2.0: Who would be in the running for top jobs in Trump's second administration?

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

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'

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

'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

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

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?

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

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

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
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024