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Trump official tried to ban voting machines in half of U.S. states: sourcesSources say White House adviser Kurt Olsen, a lawyer Trump has tasked with proving widely debunked election-rigging claims, pushed a plan to target Dominion voting machines.U.S. NewsMay 22
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Judge refuses to halt Trump order surrounding voter list, mail votingU.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups.U.S. NewsMay 28
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Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ in talks to reopen Strait of HormuzSpeaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near.WorldMay 27
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U.S. inflation hits 3-year high with gas prices climbing amid Iran warRising gas prices pushed inflation to a three-year high last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration.U.S. NewsJun 10
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Gas price relief may have been short-lived following new strikes on IranGas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.ConsumerJun 1
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U.S. midterm primaries in Texas set to be a contentious votePrimaries are also taking place in North Carolina and Arkansas. Voting comes just days after President Donald Trump launched a major military campaign against Iran.U.S. NewsMar 3
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Eyeing a Chinese EV? You may not be able to drive into the U.S. if bill passesTwo Democratic lawmakers in Michigan announced the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act, which would prevent Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S.EconomyJun 2
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U.S. House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke of TrumpA handful of Republicans joined with Democrats for the first time to end the three-month-long military conflict, after the U.S. Senate passed a similar resolution.U.S. NewsJun 3
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Trump says ‘everything checked out perfectly’ after annual medical checkupThe 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.U.S. NewsMay 26
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Trump wants to suspend federal gasoline tax, but needs Congress’ approvalLawmakers from both parties have pushed for a gas-tax suspension, saying it would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses.U.S. NewsMay 11
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Do Canada’s defence promises exceed results? Experts echo U.S. criticismResearchers said increased defence investments and strategies mean little without a clear national security plan that lays out what Canada's military is preparing for.CanadaMay 26
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Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire as Trump admits calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline for settling the Iran conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labour Day holiday on Sept. 7.WorldJun 3
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Trump warned by Xi that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflictChina’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.WorldMay 14
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U.S. denies Iran claim of striking American vessel in Strait of HormuzThe U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.”WorldMay 4
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Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade disputeTrump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.U.S. NewsMay 1
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Hegseth defends Iran war that has cost U.S. $25B so far in tense hearingThe hearing before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee was focused on the Pentagon's 2027 budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to a historic US$1.5 trillion.U.S. NewsApr 29
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U.S. Senate passes budget plan for ICE, Border Patrol in bid to reopen DHSThe entire department has been shut down since mid-February as Democrats have demanded policy changes in the wake of fatal shootings of two protesters by federal agents.U.S. NewsApr 23
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U.K.’s Starmer defiant as resignation calls grow and minister quitsStarmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.WorldMay 12
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs days after ceasefire takes effectA statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in retaliation for the Hezbollah militant group firing toward northern Israel earlier.WorldJun 7
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Soaring U.S. gas prices amid Iran war ups pressure on drivers and TrumpU.S. gas prices jumped past an average of US$4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide.U.S. NewsMar 31