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Handgun ownership and US toddler deaths
New research has found a link between the increase in the number of handguns in American homes and firearm-related deaths of toddlers. Audio
US charges Huawei and its CFO Meng Wanzhou
The US Justice Department has unveiled more than 20 charges against the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, its chief financial officer and two affiliates.
Impact of US government shutdown & Pelosi versus Trump
USA correspondent, Susan Milligan on the tumultuous time in the US for government workers and the economic impact of the shutdown. Also, how Democratic leader of the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi faced… Audio
Trump sceptical of breaking government funding deadlock
US President Donald Trump is sceptical a deal can be reached on border security before government funding expires again next month, he says.
US students mock Native American veteran
A video has gone viral of students in "Make America Great Again" hats mocking a Native American Vietnam veteran at a march in the US. Nathan Phillips was playing a drum and singing while the Kentucky… Audio
Trump urged to delay State of Union speech
The Secret Service is needed to provide security for the speech, but it hasn't been funded during the government shutdown.
Trump's Christmas break: Government shut down and Russian probe
Paul Buchanan of 36 Parallel Consultants discusses US government shut-downs. What the power-play is behind them. Will Donald Trump get his Mexico border wall? And is it possible he could be charged… Audio
Trump rejects reopening as govt shutdown hits airports
A US Republican senator close to Trump has urged him to temporarily reopen the government for talks as TSA staff absences closed an international airport concourse during the record 23-day shutdown.
Trump to visit Mexico border
US President Donald Trump plans to visit the US southern border on Thursday, leaving Washington for the first time since partial federal shutdown began 16 days ago.
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
