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There is a school of opinion that Mr Trump, famous for the character he played on a reality TV show, evolved into a populist showman who believes he can stay in power indefinitely, and to do which he is prepared to encourage lawlessness and that the Constitution must change to accommodate his every whim. (image: AP)

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He has promised to be a dictator at least for a day if he attains office. More than half of American voters may still vote him President

18 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

Democrats celebrate on the House floor late Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Washington, after the House approved a $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates, notching a victory that President Joe Biden and his party had become increasingly anxious to claim. (House Television via AP)

US Congress okays $1 trillion infrastructure bill, a long-delayed win for Biden

Approval of the bill would create legions of jobs and improve broadband, water supplies and other public works

06 Nov 2021 11:16 AM

A woman holds up a bible and an American flag on November 3, 2020 in Washington, DC. After a record-breaking early voting turnout, Americans head to the polls on the last day to cast their vote for incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump or Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

US Presidential Election 2020 updates: Patience's the buzzword as counting continues

Will Biden be no. 46 or will Trump once again take oath on January 20?

04 Nov 2020 5:54 AM

QAnon became a force this year in protests against confinement and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, in both the United States and Europe. Some claim the virus is a hoax and others that it is China’s contribution to the plot against Trump. The movement has followers in the military and police as well and more than a dozen Republican candidates for Congress in November openly support the group. (Photo | AFP)

Conspiracy theorist group QAnon has hundreds of thousands of followers, Twitter can't stop them

More than 7,000 accounts linked with QAnon, which supports Trump and believes the deep state is trying to overthrow him, have been removed.

23 Jul 2020 4:52 PM

Recently, Democrat Senator from California Kamala Harris had visited a facility in Homestead where young migrants are lodged in Florida. (Photo: ANI)

Obama built 'cages for kids': Trump fires back at Democrats

This came after at least 10 Democratic presidential candidates sparred over issues of Trump govt’s immigration policy.

01 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

The House can pass the articles by a simple majority vote, 'impeaching' the president. (Photo:AP)

In the midst of Donald Trump's impeachment talk, know how it works

No president has been ousted from office by impeachment, but even the threat can bring one down.

23 May 2019 8:11 AM

While Mueller ultimately decided not to charge Trump with a crime, he also said that the investigation did not exonerate the president, either. (Photo:AP)

After Muellar report, Donald Trump approval rating drops by three points

The number of Americans who approve of Donald Trump dropped by 3 percentage points to the lowest level of the year.

20 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

Trump has refused to make public past tax returns, while retaining ownership in many enterprises. (Photo:AP)

Lawyer slams Democrats' request as scuffle over Trump's taxes heats up

An attorney for President Donald Trump blasted U.S. House Democrats’ request for six years of Trump’s tax returns as a misguided attempt.

06 Apr 2019 11:05 AM

'Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution,' Trump said. (Photo:AP)

'Proud' Donald Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border security

Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.

16 Mar 2019 8:24 AM

The debate comes amid a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the United States. (Photo:AP)

Trump brands Pelosi led Democrats as 'anti-Jewish'

US President Donald Trump blasted Democrats as 'anti-Israel' and 'anti-Jewish' after they passed a congressional measure.

09 Mar 2019 8:21 AM

The emergency declaration would allow Trump to find funding for the Mexican border wall -- his signature campaign promise -- from other sources. (Photo:AP)

US House strikes down Trump's border emergency, now goes to Senate

The US House of Representatives dealt a blow to Trump, approving a resolution blocking him from obtaining funding for a Mexican border.

27 Feb 2019 8:54 AM

The move had been previously announced by Xavier Becerra the attorney general of California who said his state and others had legal standing. (File Photo)

16 states sue Trump over border wall emergency

Sixteen US states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over his decision to declare a national emergency.

19 Feb 2019 10:15 AM

US lawmakers have reached an agreement in principle to avoid a new government shutdown. (Photo:AP)

US parties reach tentative deal to avoid new government shutdown

The Democrats and President Donald Trump have been clashing for weeks over funding a wall on the US-Mexico border.

12 Feb 2019 10:48 AM

According to details published last week by Axios, 60 per cent of Trump's work life is categorized as "executive time." (File Photo)

I'm generally working, not relaxing: Trump defends 'Executive time'

Donald Trump pushed back on Sunday at the suggestion he spends much of his work day taking it easy.

11 Feb 2019 12:56 PM

The shutdown, the longest-ever in US history, is a result of the bitter political divide over border security (Photo:File)

Trump to make 'major' announcement on shutdown, border issue

US President Donald Trump has said he will make a major announcement on Saturday.

19 Jan 2019 8:28 AM

Pelosi is refusing money for the wall they view as ineffective and immoral (Photo: File)

High drama, few results as Trump warns of 'long' shutdown

The president showed no signs of backing down

16 Jan 2019 10:23 AM

The US government will begin a Christmastime shutdown at midnight. (Photo: AP)

US govt bound for shutdown as Congress, Trump fail to reach deal

Trump has dug in on his demand for USD 5 billion for construction of a wall on the US border with Mexico.

22 Dec 2018 10:04 AM

Democrats won contested House races in Florida and Virginia, while a Republican beat back an aggressive challenge in Kentucky. (Photo: AP)

Republicans win Indiana as voters test Trump strength in US midterm polls

Trump-backed businessman Mike Braun defeated Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly.

07 Nov 2018 8:30 AM

Trump asks FBI to clarify he wasn't under investigation over Russia ties

It was revealed in memos written by former FBI Director James Comey about his interactions with the President, reported Fox News.

20 Apr 2018 1:15 PM

Apple said it will cut the price of a replacement for an out-of-warranty battery to $29 from $79 for an iPhone 6 or later.(credit: Pixabay)

House Republicans wants answers from Apple for slowing older iPhones

This comes after the US Senator John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a similar letter to Apple last week.

14 Jan 2018 11:51 AM

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