Donald Trump shrugs off Mitt Romney’s attack on his record
Craig TaylorThe US president reminds his fellow Republican that he lost when he stood for president. BBC News – US & Canada
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Paul Whelan: Family deny American arrested in Moscow is spy
The brother of a US citizen arrested for spying in Moscow says he was attending a wedding. BBC News – US & Canada
US senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run
The US Democratic senator announces she has set up an exploratory committee to consider a 2020 bid. BBC News – US & Canada
Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers
The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding
The US leader is locked in a dispute with Congress over funding for his proposed wall. BBC News – US & Canada
Donald and Melania Trump visit US troops in Iraq on Christmas trip
The US president and first lady make an unannounced Christmas visit to US service personnel. BBC News – US & Canada