Trump Presidency

Will be a two term president: Trump as he dismisses claims for a third term

After fuelling 2028 speculation, Trump confirms he will not seek third term, citing constitutional limits and Republican support for successors

Trump 2.0 defense policy: Removing transgender troops, space-based defence

One of the controversial parts of Trump's executive order is aimed at revisiting the rules for transgender individuals in the US military. It has sparked widespread debate over inclusivity

Bishop appeals Trump to have mercy on LGBTQ+, immigrants 'in name of God'

The bishop made the appeal to Trump a day after the US President signed executive orders reversing Biden-era protections for transgender Americans and suspending the US refugee admissions program

Trump pardons dark web marketplace 'Silk Road' creator: Who is Ross Ulbricht?

In 2011, Ulbricht launched 'Silk Road', a darknet marketplace he envisioned as a freewheeling, anonymous platform for trade, powered by cryptocurrency

Honda Motor cautious about new EV production ahead of Trump presidency

Honda will also be cautious about its battery plant plans in Canada, mindful of government regulations and EV market trends

From success to anxiety, Shenzhen braces for impact of Trump presidency

Shenzhen stands as a template for spectacular economic success, but now, deep anxiety looms over the impending Trump presidency

Can Trump break a 132-year record for non-consecutive presidency?

Donald Trump is on the brink of a historic achievement: winning a second, non-consecutive term as President of the United States.

Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket as US heads towards Nov prez rac

The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket. Now Vice President Kamala Harrishas tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate to take on Republican Donald Trump and his No. 2, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. As different as they are, Walz and Vance both qualify as picks meant to reassure their party's loyal base voters rather than adding homegrown heft in a critical battleground state. The two No. 2s will also get a chance to square off in almost real time as Walz is traveling this week with Harris to Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Nevada, while Vance will follow an overlapping itinerary to offer his own counter-programming in some places. Some takeaways on the race now that Harris has settled on Walz: How Walz might help or hurt Harris' chances Opting for the Minnesota governor immediately calms the Democratic Party's left wing, which was worried that another contender, Pennsylvania Gov.

Election 2022: Trump's influence over GOP primary voters faces fresh tests

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday faces the strongest test yet of his ability to shape a new generation of Republicans

US plans to drop the name of Trump's 'China Initiative' after criticism

US Justice Department is scrapping the name of a Trump-era initiative aiming to crack down on economic espionage by Beijing but criticised as unfairly targeting Chinese professors at American colleges

The failing Trump presidency

The deeper question, to Trump's remaining supporters, is not political but moral

Failing all tests of the presidency

Donald Trump is a man of flawed character and a moral cavity

A bipartisan vote to put the brakes on war

Trump might have finally inspired lawmakers to rein in America's post-9/11 war machine

Declaration of disruption

A presidency characterised by pandemonium leads to polarisation, alienation, anger, unrest, violence