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Trump's tariffs are nothing new - NZ's real problem is the failing free trade system itself
Analysis: Many of Trump's trade policies are an extension of recent US-centric strategies to dismantle the global free trade model.
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'We are running out of time to save the idea of America' - What may decide who becomes president
4 Nov 2024Analysis - At the heart of the election and the polls is generations of social and economic change that has left too many people behind, writes Tim Watkin.
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Trump picks RFK to lead top US health agency
15 Nov 2024Kennedy has been criticised for making false claims about vaccines and will now head an organisation with a $3 trillion budget.
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Trump drawing up list of military leaders to fire
15 Nov 2024Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary pick, supports the Pentagon leadership overhaul.
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Trump picks Gaetz to be US attorney general
The congressman, who remains under investigation for sexual misconduct, said it would "be an honour to serve" in the role.
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Donald Trump aide Dan Scavino appears to send warning to Kevin Rudd over social media posts
Rudd's posts criticised Trump and his administration.
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Major boost for Trump agenda as Republicans win full control of Congress
14 Nov 2024Republicans have elected South Dakota's John Thune as the new senate leader.
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'An effing nightmare': Senior commanders react to Trump's new cabinet picks
14 Nov 2024Concerns raised were not personal, but about possible massive foreign policy changes under Donald Trump.
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'Welcome back," Biden tells Trump at White House meeting
14 Nov 2024Joe Biden has promised a smooth transition of power to Donald Trump after the two spent years criticising each other.
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Trump expected to tap US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state
13 Nov 2024The Florida-born politician would be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat.
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Fox News anchor to be Trump's Secretary of Defence
14 Nov 2024Meanwhile, Elon Musk has been named head of a new 'Department of Government Efficiency' on a big night for MAGA fans. Audio
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How Kamala Harris must rewrite history to win
29 Oct 2024Analysis - In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long? asks Katie Pickles.
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Donald Trump appoints 'border czar'
12 Nov 2024Tom Homan is expected to prioritise deporting illegal immigrants in an operation JD Vance said could remove a million people per year.
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World's richest person endorses richest senator to lead US Senate
11 Nov 2024Elon Musk has endorsed Republican Senator Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader.
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Trump's victory could throw wrench in climate talks
NZ will argue at COP29 for oil-rich companies to join a climate finance fund - but any future US contribution could be in question. Audio
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Trump's victory revealed changes that could reshape American politics
11 Nov 2024He delivered on his promise to win over more non-White voters.
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Bitcoin hits $136,000. Why Trump is boosting crypto
Donald Trump, once a bitcoin sceptic, has fully embraced it in recent months.
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Media messages from Trump's triumph
10 Nov 2024Mediawatch - "It's their media world now. We just live in it." What can the news media take away from Donald Trump's election victory?
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More bomb threats at US election offices as vote count under way
9 Nov 2024Buildings were evacuated and the counting of mail-in ballots paused after the "cowardly" threats.
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Live: Trump names Susie Wiles chief of staff
8 Nov 2024Meanwhile, Joe Biden has spoken, promising there will be a peaceful transition of power. Audio
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Trump has long threatened the media. There are fears he might follow through
8 Nov 2024To Trump, reporters are the "enemy of the people", and has called for imprisoning journalists and censoring news he doesn't like.
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Trump thinks presidents have near-total power
7 Nov 2024Analysis - In his second term, there will be few political or legal restraints to check him.
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Trump's second term will look nothing like his first
7 Nov 2024Analysis - With the Republican Party now entirely his, he will enter the Oval Office with experience - and resentments.
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JD Vance, America's next VP, offers glimpse of Republican Party's future
Vance, 40, was the first millennial on a major US party's presidential ticket and will become the third-youngest vice president in American history.
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Why bitcoin has hit a record, and what Trump's win means now
Donald Trump has spoken as part of his re-election campaign about wanting to make the country the "crypto capital" of the planet.
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Too early to make judgements about Trump's stances, Willis says
7 Nov 2024The Finance Minister says NZ's strategy is to be a good partner to the US and show there's value for both in trading. Audio
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Live: Democrats face huge job after devastating defeat
7 Nov 2024A former Democrat strategist says the party is going to have to do much more to win back support from working class voters.
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Harris concedes the election, but not 'the fight'
7 Nov 2024In making the remarks, Kamala Harris did something her opponent refused to do in the aftermath of the 2020 election: Accept its results.
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