Steve Holland

Trump lands in South Korea, frontlines of North Korean nuclear standoff

Trump lands in South Korea, frontlines of North Korean nuclear standoff

This is the closest US president has come to North Korea, may aggravate nuclear tensions with the rogue nation.

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

US president aims to project united front with Asian leaders against Kim Jong Un amid nuclear missile test tensions.

Trump, dogged at home, heads on longest presidential Asia trip in years

Trump, dogged at home, heads on longest presidential Asia trip in years

Trump’s absence alarms allies, who fear tax-cut efforts could suffer without him to keep momentum going.

Trump expected to alienate allies by nuking Iran deal

Trump expected to alienate allies by nuking Iran deal

European leaders warn that US stance may drive them into 'common position with Russia and China against the US'.

Trump’s health secretary quits over private jet flights at taxpayers’ expense

Trump’s health secretary quits over private jet flights at taxpayers’ expense

Price to repay the nearly US$52,000 cost of his seats on private charter flights.

Struggling to govern, Trump faces growing Republican unease

Struggling to govern, Trump faces growing Republican unease

'The distractions are standing in the way of their ability to achieve legislative accomplishments.'

The Sean Spicer Show: White House spokesperson's brief season

The Sean Spicer Show: White House spokesperson's brief season

Spicer is leaving the building with a final burst of drama.

Trump says he does not fault son for meeting Russian lawyer

Trump says he does not fault son for meeting Russian lawyer

He writes it off as a decision made in the heat of an upstart, non-traditional campaign.

Among Trump associates, concern and frustration over Donald Jr crisis

Among Trump associates, concern and frustration over Donald Jr crisis

Trump has been swept up all year in crises of his own making.

Officials: Trump frustrated with China, weighs trade steps

Officials: Trump frustrated with China, weighs trade steps

This is over China's inaction on North Korea and bilateral trade issues.

Trump says Comey not telling truth, willing to respond under oath

Trump says Comey not telling truth, willing to respond under oath

But Trump also says Comey's testimony also vindicated him from allegations that he colluded with Russians

Nobody at White House will say whether Trump believes in climate change

Nobody at White House will say whether Trump believes in climate change

Trump in recent years has expressed skepticism about whether climate change is real.

Trump eases ban on political activity by churches

Trump eases ban on political activity by churches

It mandates regulatory relief to religious employers that object to contraception.

Trump seeks changes in foreign workers’ visa programme

Trump seeks changes in foreign workers’ visa programme

The temporary visa programme is used to bring foreign workers to the US to fill high-skilled jobs.

Trump, China's Xi dine ahead of talks on trade, security

Trump, China's Xi dine ahead of talks on trade, security

They dine on pan-seared Dover sole and New York strip steak.

‘The press is out of control,’ says Trump in first solo news conference

‘The press is out of control,’ says Trump in first solo news conference

'You know, you're dishonest people. But I'm not ranting and raving.'

President Trump vows to put 'America First' in nationalist speech

President Trump vows to put 'America First' in nationalist speech

He takes power as the 45th US president and pledges to end what he called an 'American carnage'.

Trump likely to name Exxon CEO secretary of state, says source

Trump likely to name Exxon CEO secretary of state, says source

It's an appointment that would put in place an official with close ties to the Russian government.

Trump lays out non-interventionist US military policy

Trump lays out non-interventionist US military policy

He will instead focus heavily on defeating the Islamic State militancy.

Violence convulses 2016 campaign, testing Trump, Clinton

Violence convulses 2016 campaign, testing Trump, Clinton

Trump's initial reaction to Dallas suggested he understands the stakes.

For Obama, it's the 'Republican shutdown'

For Obama, it's the 'Republican shutdown'

For now, Obama is following the model used by Democratic President Bill Clinton in 1995 and 1996 - Lay the blame at the feet of Republicans.