Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

US Republican Party

US TV networks face dilemma over whether to air Trump’s election security speech

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 15, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

US wants to globalise fight against far-left ‘terrorism’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) crossing paths with fellow speaker and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller at the State Department event on July 16.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) crossing paths with fellow speaker and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller at the State Department event on July 16.

US senators announce deal with Trump on Russia sanctions Bill over war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) earlier this week, on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
US President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) earlier this week, on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

US officer testifies finding rooftop ‘sniper pad’ after Charlie Kirk was shot

A still image from video shows Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a preliminary court hearing in Provo, Utah, on July 6, 2026.
A still image from video shows Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, at a preliminary court hearing in Provo, Utah, on July 6, 2026.

Trump set for Mount Rushmore address as US turns 250

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of US independence at Mount Rushmore on July 3.
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of US independence at Mount Rushmore on July 3.

Trump, Republicans to stage convention in Dallas ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump plans to address the gathering, according to two Republican sources familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.
US President Donald Trump plans to address the gathering, according to two Republican sources familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Republican US lawmaker Tom Kean Jr says depression caused mystery months-long absence

U.S. Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ), who is returning from an unexplained months-long absence, arrives for an expected floor speech at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper  TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ), who is returning from an unexplained months-long absence, arrives for an expected floor speech at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper  TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Texas state school board approves mandated reading list including Bible passages

The Republican-dominated board approved the reading lists for over 5 million public school students beginning in 2030.
The Republican-dominated board approved the reading lists for over 5 million public school students beginning in 2030.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 25, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tesla enthusiast Kees Roelandschap drives around hands-free with his electric car, several days after Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Bart Biesemans/File Photo

Trump refuses to sign landmark housing Bill, heaps pressure on Republicans

epa13061504 US President Donald J. Trump speaks as he arrives for a Senate Republican luncheon meeting, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. Before attending the meeting with Senate Republicans, President Trump abruptly cancelled a signing ceremony for a housing bill and instead demanded passage of a separate bill to tighten voter registration rules.  EPA/GRAEME SLOAN
epa13061504 US President Donald J. Trump speaks as he arrives for a Senate Republican luncheon meeting, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. Before attending the meeting with Senate Republicans, President Trump abruptly cancelled a signing ceremony for a housing bill and instead demanded passage of a separate bill to tighten voter registration rules.  EPA/GRAEME SLOAN

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder

News titles published by SPH Media

The Straits Times|The Business Times|Lianhe Zaobao|Berita Harian|Tamil Murasu|Stomp
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.