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Email By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel and Emily Olson Updated July 12, 2019 20:16:41 Photo: Kim Darroch and Donald Trump didn't end their relationship on good terms. (AP/Reuters) Related Story: British ambassador resigns over leaked comments about Donald Trump Related Story: It turns out this isn't the first president the UK's man in Washington has had a dig at Related Story: Trump reportedly labelled 'clumsy and inept' in leaked cables from UK ambassador Map: United States You can bet the delete button was getting a workout and the shredders were running overtime in Washington and in capital cities around the world this week after the British ambassador to the United States was forced to resign.Sir Kim Darroch fell on his proverbial sword after his confidential despatches to the British leadership were leaked to a British tabloid."We don't really believe this administration is going to become substantially more normal; less dysfunctional; less unpredictable; … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s spat with UK ambassador could have ‘grave’ fallout but Americans struggle to care

Email Updated July 17, 2019 12:49:04 Video: US House Speaker condemns Donald Trump for 'racist' tweets (ABC News) Related Story: Trump's racist tweets are a blatant campaign strategy Related Story: After Trump doubles down, congresswomen hit back in resolute press conference Related Story: Trump responds to criticism after telling congresswomen to go back to 'original' countries Map: United States In a remarkable political repudiation, the United States House of Representatives has voted to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of colour, despite his own insistence he hasn't got "a racist bone" in his body. Key points:The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to condemn Mr Trump's comments on TuesdayMr Trump labelled the vote a "Democrat con game" and urged Republican politicians not to "fall into their trap"Only a handful of Republican politicians have spoken out against Mr Trump's tweets In a series of tweets on … [Read more...] about Donald Trump condemned by House of Representatives for ‘racist comments’ about US congresswomen

Email By Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel and Emily Olson Updated July 16, 2019 13:11:17 Photo: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib were targeted in a series of racist tweets. (Reuters: Erin Scott) Related Story: After Trump doubles down, congresswomen hit back in resolute press conference Related Story: Trump responds to criticism after telling congresswomen to go back to 'original' countries Map: United States It started with "go back to where you came from".And now it's, "if you don't like it, leave"."They're very unhappy. All they do is complain," US President Donald Trump said at an America First business event (appropriately)."All I'm saying is if they're not happy here, they can leave.""They" are the four progressive Democratic women known as "the squad".They have angered Mr Trump to the extent that he's exploded. Having already been accused of racist tweets, he's doubled down, accusing them of hating America. Video: 'A lot of people … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s racist tweets about congresswomen are a blatant campaign strategy

Email By Washington Bureau Chief Zoe Daniel and Emily Olson Updated August 23, 2019 17:15:58 Photo: The US President Donald Trump has used "nasty" to describe the Danish Prime Minister and his former rival, Hillary Clinton. (Reuters: Ints Kalnins, Leah Millis ) Related Story: Trump puts off meeting with Danish PM because she has 'no interest' in selling Greenland Related Story: 'I promise not to do this!': US President posts photo of Trump Tower in Greenland Related Story: Donald Trump joked about the United States buying Greenland Map: United States It started with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Then it was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. And it's since been extended to the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and Senators Mazie Hirono, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren.Now, it's Mette Frederiksen, the Danish Prime Minister. Her sin? Explaining that the Arctic island of Greenland was not for sale — and that … [Read more...] about Donald Trump couldn’t buy Greenland. So he picked a fight with another ‘nasty’ woman

Email By Emily Olson and Peter Marsh Updated September 25, 2019 17:20:53 Video: Donald Trump doubles down on Biden corruption claims (ABC News) Related Story: There's a very good reason Trump hasn't been impeached Related Story: Trump denies pressuring Ukraine, will not commit to transcript release Related Story: Donald Trump defends Ukraine phone call as Democrats mull impeachment Map: United States The story of a standoff between Congress and the US Intelligence community seemed like plenty of others that emerged during Donald Trump's presidency. Foreign leaders, anonymous sources, threats of subpoenas, posturing from Democrats and Republicans, and then … Washington's attention turns back to the next tweet.But less than a week after the story broke, the Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the Democrats would begin a formal impeachment inquiry into Mr Trump. How did this all get started? Photo: Mr Trump is accused of offering $US391 … [Read more...] about Donald Trump impeachment probe: Here’s what you need to know about the US President and Ukraine