John McCain

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President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a campaign rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on September 3, 2020 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (AFP)

Donald Trump called US Marines killed in WWI battle 'losers': report

Trump slammed the report late Thursday, after his aides earlier called the allegations 'disgusting, grotesque, reprehensible lies'

04 Sep 2020 9:43 AM

The Palins, both 55, married in 1988 and have five children. (Photo: Facebook)

Sarah Palin's husband files for divorce over 'incompatibility': report

Sarah came to nationwide prominence as the running mate of Republican presidential candidate Sen John McCain in 2008.

10 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

McSally, 52, an Arizona Republican who served two terms in the US House of Representatives, was appointed in December by the state's governor to take over the Senate seat once held by the late John McCain. (Photo: AFP)

US Senator, former Air Force pilot, says she was raped by senior officer

'Unlike so many brave survivors, I didn't report being sexually assaulted,' Martha McSally told the US Senate.

07 Mar 2019 8:39 AM

The statement was prepared and given to Donald Trump for approval, but according to the report, the President told aides he preferred to tweet instead, and it was ultimately not released. (Photo: AFP)

Trump rejected statement written by aides praising late McCain: report

Trump issued single, terse tweet on Saturday that sent his 'deepest sympathies and respect' to family, without any words for McCain himself.

28 Aug 2018 11:11 AM

The White House flag was lowered after McCain's death on Saturday -- but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump, under pressure to honour McCain, orders flags to half-staff

'Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain's service to our country,' Trump said.

28 Aug 2018 9:42 AM

Ex-president Barack Obama, the Democrat to whom McCain lost the presidency in the 2008 elections, said, 'we are all in his debt.' (Photo: AP)

John McCain, US senator and war hero, dies at 81

McCain died following a battle with brain cancer and condolences came swift from the highest reaches of American politics.

26 Aug 2018 10:37 AM

McCain, who has represented Arizona in the Senate and House of Representatives for 35 years, has said the cancer was discovered in July 2017 and he has not been at the US Capitol this year. (Photo: File)

Veteran US senator John McCain ends cancer treatment

McCain was elected to the House in 1982 and after two terms was elected to Senate to replace retiring conservative leader Barry Goldwater.

25 Aug 2018 1:44 PM

The House has already passed the bill. The two different versions of the bill now head for a conference between the Senate and the House. (Photo: File/PTI)

US senate passes bill to strengthen ties with 'Major Defence Partner' India

India's 'Major Defence Partner' designation allows it to buy more advanced, sensitive technologies from US at par with its closest allies.

19 Jun 2018 1:49 PM

'With that being said, leakers are traitors and cowards, and we will find out who they are!' Trump added. (Photo: File/AP)

Donald Trump says White House leakers are ‘traitors, cowards’

Trump's tweet comes amid a latest leak from White House in which Kelly Sadler, a WH communication aide, made a crass comment against McCain

15 May 2018 11:09 AM

McCain has been fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer for more than a year. (Photo: AFP)

John McCain, who is battling brain cancer, does not want Trump at his funeral

John McCain, a Vietnam war vet and senator from Arizona, has been fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer for more than a year.

06 May 2018 4:04 PM

The White House on Friday said the administration was implementing new sanctions on Russian oligarchs, government officials, and entities for their roles advancing Russia's malign activities. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

For positive relation, Russia needs to change its behaviour: WH

Senator McCain said sanctions were 'clear message' and warned that Russians would pay heavily for alleged aggression in Ukraine and Syria.

07 Apr 2018 12:31 PM

In a joint statement, McCain and Cardin said ultimately, it is up to the people of Myanmar to decide what the fate of their country and democracy will be. (Photo: AP)

Key senate committee passes law to impose sanctions on top Myanmar officials

Authored by Senators John McCain and Ben Cardin, the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act now moves to the Senate floor for vote.

08 Feb 2018 4:44 PM

The veteran Republican lawmaker, 81, will not return to Washington until January, his office said on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Plagued with viral infection, John McCain to miss vote on tax bill

The bill, which would slash corporate and individual taxes, has been criticized as primarily benefiting the wealthy.

18 Dec 2017 3:57 PM

McCain has poor sense of history, says Khawaja Asif

McCain, the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, is known as a friend of Pakistan.

07 Oct 2017 6:20 AM

After mess in Afghanistan, will McCain formula work?

Seven months into his tenure, Trump is yet to announce his policy on ending the longest war in US history.

15 Aug 2017 12:18 AM

Mr McCain is chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and legislative moves by him always get through the Congress. (Photo: AP)

Tough action must be taken against Pak for backing terror: US Senator

John McCain called for authorisation of US forces to target the Haqqani network, Taliban and other terrorist groups.

29 Jul 2017 4:34 PM

Trump continued to celebrate the vote at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio that doubled as a victory lap. (Photo: File)

US Senate to repeal, replace Obamacare after US VP Mike Pence’s vote

The Republican legislation is aimed at undoing Obamacare’s mandates for most people to carry insurance and businesses to offer it.

26 Jul 2017 11:49 AM

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