Simon Marks
FBI director defends comments on Clinton emails
The FBI Director James Comey says he feels 'mildly nauseous' at the thought he swayed the US election but says his decision to say Hillary Clinton remained under investigation over her emails was the… Audio
Trillion dollar deal saves US federal shutdown
The US government has narrowly avoided a shutdown after negotiators reached a trillion dollar deal. Our correspondent in Washington is Simon Marks has the latest. Audio
Pentagon probes Trump's ex-adviser Flynn over foreign payments
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn is the subject of a new investigation. It comes after documents obtained by a Congressional committee show General Flynn was… Audio
Reports suggest US preparing charges against Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may face serious criminal charges as US officials move to seek his arrest. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint with the latest. Audio
Trump picks Scott Brown as US ambassador to New Zealand
A former senator once voted America's sexiest man has been chosen by Donald Trump as the next United States ambassador to New Zealand. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks fleshes out the… Audio
Trumps approval ratings improve amid tensions with North Korea
It's now been revealed US officials were lying when they said an aircraft carrier was being sent to deter North Korea. Our correspondent in Washington Simon Marks has the latest manuevering. Audio
Calls for Spicer to resign after Hitler gaffe
Washington correspondent Simon Marks expects Sean Spicer will be hauled in for a chat about becoming the focus of media interest. Audio
Donald Trump considers military retaliation for Syria
"I guess something should happen" The US President Donald Trump hints at the possibility of Assad leaving power. Simon Marks has the latest from Washington as the US hardens its stance against the… Audio
Trump takes a hard line on Syria
US President Donald Trump has labelled yesterday's chemical attack in Syria 'an affront to humanity' and says the attack has changed his entire view on Mr Assad and Syria. Our correspondent Simon… Audio
Trump cutting government department budgets to pay for wall
US President Donald Trump plans to cut budgets at a number of government departments and programmes to pay for a $54 billion Mexico border wall. Video, Audio
US judges rebuff Trump's revised travel ban
Two judges block Donald Trump's latest travel ban and the US Ambassador to the United Nations says an television interview "We cannot trust Russia. We should never trust Russia". That's in contrast to… Audio
Kiwi working for Trump accused of conflict of interest laws
New Zealander Chris Liddell is Donald Trump's new director of Strategic Initiatives but is now being accused of violating criminal conflict of interest laws. Morning Report speaks with Washington… Audio
US Attorney General failed to disclose contacts with Russia
Attorney General Jeff Sessions failed to disclose contacts he had with the Russian ambassador to the US during last year's election campaign, and is now in jeopardy of losing his job. Video, Audio
US President Donald Trump makes first speech to Congress
US Correspondent Simon Marks joins Checkpoint to talk about Donald Trump's first speech to Congress. Video, Audio
Trump addresses Congress for first time today
Donald Trump has given himself an A for achievement but a C in messaging. He's also been blaming Barack Obama for recent leaks that have come from the White House. Audio
Trump expected to issue revised travel ban this week
The US President Donald Trump is expected to issue a revised travel ban in the coming days. Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks says the Trump administration will be hoping the new one is legally… Audio
Trump rally marks early start for 2020 race to the White House
Donald Trump has paid a visit to Florida for a campaign-style speech that featured attacks on the media, and allusions to an apparent terror attack in Sweden, despite there being no reports. Simon… Audio
US President lays into media
The US President Donald Trump has laid into the media and defended his administration at a media briefing at the WhiteHouse Audio
Fallout of Flynn scandal continues to rattle White House
Washington correspondent Simon Marks says questions are piling up, the FBI is investigating and Trump is in trouble deep. Audio
Trump's national secuirty advisor resigns after 24 days
RNZ News Washington correspondent reports on a White House in turmoil following the resignation of President Donald Trump's National Security advisor Michael Flynn. Audio
