Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration
By granting an unconditional discharge, Merchan would place a judgment of guilt on Trump's permanent record - without any other legal penalty such as custody, a fine or probation.
By Reuters
Jan. 10, 2025
World View:: World’s rogue presidents
The latest president to try it is South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol, elected two years ago by the slimmest margin ever.
By Gwynne Dyer
Jan. 10, 2025
Gold gains after US dollar slides as markets mull Trump tariffs
Spot silver gained 0.6% to $30.12 per ounce on Tuesday, platinum added 0.6% to $938.55 and palladium ticked up 0.4% to $924.52.
By Reuters
Jan. 7, 2025
Who suffers from America’s huge tariff regime?
The event will be Trump’s second inauguration as president and the 60th US presidential inauguration.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Dec. 30, 2024
Analysts predict more trouble for Zim as Trump makes return
Trump, now serving his second term, is set to be inaugurated on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 13, 2024
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The first casualty is the braggadocious Congressman Joe Scarborough and his wife Mika and their television programme entitled Morning Joe.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Nov. 24, 2024
Donald Trump, the second coming
It is the end of decent conservative politics and the beginning of near-to-far right extremism in American politics.
By Ignatius Tsuro
Nov. 14, 2024
Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive
The work would conclude by July 4, 2026 - the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
By Reuters
Nov. 13, 2024
Trump to appoint former ICE director Tom Homan as US 'border czar'
The president-elect made cracking down on illegal immigration the central element of his campaign, promising mass deportations.
By Reuters
Nov. 11, 2024