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US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

US air passengers in March waited up to four hours in queues to get through security, amid a partial government shutdown.
US air passengers in March waited up to four hours in queues to get through security, amid a partial government shutdown.

Trump, GOP stockpile $1.2 billion in cash ahead of midterms

With Mr Donald Trump’s signature, the determinations set the stage for the federal government to release funds targeting purchases under those categories later.
With Mr Donald Trump’s signature, the determinations set the stage for the federal government to release funds targeting purchases under those categories later.

In Phoenix, Trump eyes lower petrol prices and frets about the midterms

US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.
US President Donald Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix on April 17.

US Democrats file impeachment articles against Pentagon chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of committing war crimes.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of committing war crimes.

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The US Republican Party has rallied behind US President Donald Trump's support for Israel.
The US Republican Party has rallied behind US President Donald Trump's support for Israel.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

Burnt-out vehicles at the site of a car repair shop and dealership damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Burnt-out vehicles at the site of a car repair shop and dealership damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 15, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (third from left) with US, Israeli and Lebanese officials, after talks at the State Department in Washington on April 14.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (third from left) with US, Israeli and Lebanese officials, after talks at the State Department in Washington on April 14.

US Democrats will try, and try again, to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers

The White House says Mr Donald Trump’s actions are legal and within his rights as commander-in-chief to protect the US by ordering limited military operations.
The White House says Mr Donald Trump’s actions are legal and within his rights as commander-in-chief to protect the US by ordering limited military operations.

Ex-congressman Eric Swalwell faces second sexual assault probe

Ms Lonna Drewes (centre) speaking at a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, in April 14, where she accused US Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct.
Ms Lonna Drewes (centre) speaking at a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, in April 14, where she accused US Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct.

Two congressmen resign as US House braces for rare expulsions amid sexual misconduct scandals

US Representative Eric Swalwell speaking at the Capitol in Washington, on Jan 22, 2026. He has suspended his campaign for governor over sexual misconduct allegations.
US Representative Eric Swalwell speaking at the Capitol in Washington, on Jan 22, 2026. He has suspended his campaign for governor over sexual misconduct allegations.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.