What has Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs been convicted of?

On Friday, American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs learned his fate: He was sentenced to 50 months in prison.

The rapper, who was accused of running a sprawling sex-trafficking operation, was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution.

His high-profile trial ended in July with…[Read more]

Bid to end shutdown fails in Senate; Trump freezes aid to Chicago

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration froze $2.1 billion in Chicago transit funding on Friday, starving another Democratic city of funds as a bid to end the government shutdown failed again in the Senate.
On the shutdown’s third day, Trump ramped up pressure on Democrats to…[Read more]

‘Will they change course?’: US Senate in deadlock over government shutdown

The third day of the US government shutdown has yielded no breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans split on spending.

“ Well, the shutdown melodrama continues.”

That’s how, with the verbal equivalent of a sigh, Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana summed up the third d…[Read more]

Who is Joshua Jahn? What we know about the Dallas ICE facility shooting

One person was killed and two injured by the gunman, who also took his own life. Jahn, the suspect, was 29.

A gunman armed with a rifle opened fire on a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and…[Read more]

Jimmy Kimmel monologue elicits reaction from Trump Jr., Ben Stiller and people in between

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV was watched by 6.3 million broadcast viewers, with more than 26 million views across YouTube and social media.

On Sept. 23, the Emmy-winning comedian addressed his ABC suspension following backlash over comments he…[Read more]

President Trump accuses UN of ‘triple sabotage’ after technical mishaps during visit

“This wasn’t a coincidence, this was triple sabotage at the UN,” Trump said in a social media post. “They ought to be ashamed of themselves.”

President Donald Trump was still stewing a day after experiencing multiple technical difficulties at the United N…[Read more]

Kamala Harris begins ‘107 Days’ book promo with Rachel Maddow interview

Maddow announced that the former vice president will sit down Monday, Sept. 22 for the first news interview since…[Read more]

Donald Trump’s second UK state visit: Here’s what we know

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump will arrive in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

Trump, who will be accompanied by his wife Melania, was hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in June 2019.

What is a state visit?

A state visit is a formal trip to the UK by…[Read more]

Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin faces initial court hearing, formal charges in Utah

The trade school student suspected of assassinating right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university was due in court on Tuesday to face formal charges, appearing by video feed from jail for his first public appearance since the shooting.
Tyler…[Read more]

Trump’s threats loom over Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations

President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge, prompting some to carry their U.S. passports while giving others pause about openly celebrating the upcoming Mexican Independence D…[Read more]

Trump quietly preparing to travel next month to South Korea, where he could sit down with China’s leader

President Donald Trump and his top advisers are quietly preparing to travel to South Korea in October for the gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers, three Trump administration officials told CNN.

The summit, set to b…[Read more]

Trump threatens ‘WAR’ in Chicago; Pritzker hits back at potential National Guard deployment

Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago comes amid DC protests and a continuing lawsuit against the deployment in Los Angeles.

Protests against the National Guard roiled DC on Sept. 6 as Chicagoans waited to see where President Donald…[Read more]

Exclusive: Fed should be independent but has made mistakes, Treasury Secretary Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday the Federal Reserve is and should be independent but said it had “made a lot of mistakes” and defended President Donald Trump’s right to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage…[Read more]

Trump readies crushing autumn power plays as Democrats search for direction

A bitter fall looms in American politics, as President Donald Trump flexes unchecked power that often tests the Constitution while Democrats grapple for traction with their voters demanding a fight back.

Trump seems like a president in a hurry, as he threatens to send…[Read more]

Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour, Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social.

Giuliani became known as “America’s Mayor” after leading New York through 9/11. While he previously worked as Trump’s…[Read more]

Maduro ready to declare ‘republic in arms’ if US forces attack Venezuela

The US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean in an operation said to target Latin American drug cartels.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that a United States military build-up in the Caribbean is aimed at overthrowing his government, and he was rea…[Read more]

Trump ends security protection for former Vice President Harris, senior White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump has canceled Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 Democratic rival Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Former vice presidents typically receive six months of Secret Service…[Read more]

How Trump’s newfound love for Chinese students is drawing MAGA backlash

Trump said he would allow Chinese students to attend US universities, months after his administration announced visa revocations.

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will allow 600,000 Chinese students into US universities.

His announcement on M…[Read more]

Trump moves to permanently cancel funding in rare move around Congress

President Donald Trump has moved to unilaterally cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding authorized by Congress, escalating the fight over who controls the nation’s spending.
In a letter posted online late Thursday, Trump told House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson that…[Read more]

Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong

A Chinese man has pleaded guilty in a US district court to exporting around 850 protected turtles wrapped in socks and falsely labelled as toys, the US Department of Justice said.

Between August 2023 and November 2024, Wei Qiang Lin exported to Hong Kong more than 200 parcels…[Read more]