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US politics - year end and year ahead
From the US, Susan Milligan reflects on a tumultuous year in US politics with President Donald Trump at the helm. She will also look ahead to what 2019 may bring and whether the government may have a… Audio
Passing of the 41st POTUS, George Bush
US correspondent, Susan Milligan on the passing George Bush senior, what is his legacy? Audio
Trump urges Mexico to send migrants home; 42 arrested
US President Donald Trump says Mexico should move the "flag waving migrants, many of whom are stone cold criminals, back to their countries".
Trump warns of government shutdown over border security
Donald Trump warned that the US could close the whole border with Mexico for a period of time.
Nancy Pelosi's fate and California fire management raked
USA correspondent Susan Milligan with a wrap of US news including digging down into the mid term election results, a look at the future of the House Democrat Leader, Nancy Pelosi, and President… Audio
US joins plan for Papua New Guinea naval base
The US will join Australia in expanding the Lombrum Naval Base on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
White House’s assault claim ‘completely inaccurate’
Correspondent Harry Horton says the last 24 hours have set the tone for a combative couple of years ahead for President Trump and US lawmakers. He spoke with Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
White House revokes CNN journalist’s credentials
US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions, mocked a number of losing Republican candidates and created an extraordinary stoush with senior White House reporters. CNN White… Video, Audio
Trump resumes attacks on media following mid-terms
US political correspondent Karen Kasler joins the panel to explain yesterday's mid-term results, the implications, and what happens next. Plus a discussion of Donald Trump's run-in with CNN's Jim… Audio
Where do the Midterms leave America?
Despite an unprecedented turnout, there was no blue tidal wave for the Democrats, but they did regain control of the House of Representatives, while Republicans extended their margin in the Senate… Audio
America votes in mid-term elections
It's judgment day in the USA, as voters have their say on the Trump Presidency so far by voting in the mid-term elections. With dozens of possible permutations, we cross to RNZ's Tim Watkin to get a… Audio
US Midterms update with Graeme Acton
A quick update on the midterms, our Foreign Editor, Graeme Acton has been keeping a close eye on things... Audio
US Midterms - update
Most polls have closed in the United States mid-terms, with early results trickling in. Before today at least 36 million people had cast an early vote in the election. Audio
Trump and Obama exchange barbs as mid-terms heat up
Voters in the United States head to the polls for mid-term elections tomorrow, and both political parties are pulling out all the stops to make sure the result goes their way. Audio
Migrant "caravan": why people are leaving Honduras
The United States mid-term election is just a day away, and immigration has become a key issue leading up to the vote, particularly the fate of what's known as the "migrant caravan". Audio
The US midterms
US correspondent Susan Milligan looks at the US mid term elections, which are just getting underway. She says so far, the Democrats are looking pretty good for the House, and the Republicans look like… Audio
Hamish Brewer: the Kiwi shaking up the American education system
A school principal should be like a preacher - motivating and inspiring students, teachers and parents at the same time, says Hamish Brewer, a 41-year-old Kiwi who is currently a high school principal… Video, Audio
A controversial Presidency heading into the US midterms
The US midterm elections get underway next week, in the middle of Donald Trump's first term. Pulitzer Prize winning Washington Post reporter, and author of The Apprentice - Trump, Russia and the… Audio
Milk firm rejects false-ad challenge by US competitors
The a2 Milk Company has spurned a complaint about its product in the United States and has vowed to keep on promoting its milk there.
Honduran caravan and Brazil's new right-wing president
The central American caravan has met with an official White House response that is said to have created a hostile climate regarding outsiders that has spilled over into the synagogue shooting, in the… Audio
