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US politics

ICE crackdown creates double-edged campaign issue for Republicans and Democrats

Opinion polls showed most Americans disapprove of the conduct of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Opinion polls showed most Americans disapprove of the conduct of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

US Supreme Court weighs Trump’s firing of the Fed’s Lisa Cook by social media

The justices in October agreed to hear the dispute, a decision that left Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her role for the time being.
The justices in October agreed to hear the dispute, a decision that left Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in her role for the time being.

News analysis

Trump’s first year could have lasting economic consequences

US President Donald Trump has said little about long-standing cost-of-living issues like housing and childcare once back in office.
US President Donald Trump has said little about long-standing cost-of-living issues like housing and childcare once back in office.

News analysis

A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

In a US election year, can Donald Trump afford to stay hardline on tariffs?

Supporters of US President Donald Trump display flags outside his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan 16.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump display flags outside his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan 16.

Trump voices reluctance at nominating Hassett as Fed chair

Mr Kevin Hassett (pictured) has been seen as a top contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Mr Kevin Hassett (pictured) has been seen as a top contender to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Denmark, Greenland seek US congressional support against Trump bid

European countries are sending military staff to the Greenland amid US president Donald Trump repeatedly stating the US needs the land.
European countries are sending military staff to the Greenland amid US president Donald Trump repeatedly stating the US needs the land.

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act as Minnesota anti-ICE protests grow

A person covers a tear gas canister used by federal agents during an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ryan Murphy
A person covers a tear gas canister used by federal agents during an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Ryan Murphy

Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis

Protesters throwing rocks, ice and fireworks clashed with law enforcement agents who fired tear gas and crowd-control munitions late into the night.
Protesters throwing rocks, ice and fireworks clashed with law enforcement agents who fired tear gas and crowd-control munitions late into the night.

5 takeaways from the Reuters interview with US President Trump

US President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Jan 14, 2026.
US President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office on Jan 14, 2026.

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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.