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- Foreign relations
Trump is giving Australia grief over Iran, but some in the US reckon Albanese got it spot on
A key adviser to former US president Joe Biden says Australia has done some “artful” dodging over its involvement in the conflict, handling a sticky situation just about perfectly. So what’s Trump playing at?
- Michael Koziol
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- Opinion
- Trump's America
Trump’s $56 trillion problem is spiralling out of control
When he first became president in 2017, Donald Trump promised to eliminate US government debt within eight years. Since that promise was made, the debt has almost doubled.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Analysis
- Trump's White House
Five takeaways from Trump’s surprise, rambling news conference
In an hours-long anniversary celebration, the US president indicated he might have bigger ambitions for his so-called Board of Peace, showed his frustration about the Nobel Peace Prize and made Renee Good’s killing about himself.
- Michael Koziol
Facing a terrible choice, Husna handed over her sleeping newborn. She hasn’t held him since
The last time she saw her son he was bundled in blankets. Now the twisting saga to reunite them has hit another dead end, thanks to a snap decision by Donald Trump.
- Anna Griffin
‘He’s a big fat slob’: Trump injects own brand of humour into beloved tradition
The presidential pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey is usually accompanied by a lighthearted speech featuring bad jokes and agonising puns. Trump did it his own way.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Trump's America
Trump wants a third term. Here’s how he might pull it off
This is a real threat to democracy, not only for America but for the world.
- Rosalind Dixon
Trump would ‘love’ a third term as president. Here’s how his backers reckon it could happen
The US president has declined to definitively say he would not seek a third term, keeping alive speculation about how he might seek to extend his time in office.
- Trevor Hunnicutt and Jarrett Renshaw
‘I am not done’: Kamala Harris considering a 2028 presidential run
The former vice president’s declarations that she might run again in 2028 complicates the Democratic race, with political jockeying playing out even earlier than usual.
‘I’m suing myself, right?’: Trump has claimed millions from the government. He could order payment
The US president has claimed he was damaged by what he calls politicised investigations. If there’s a settlement, the White House might not have to disclose it.
- Perry Stein
- Explainer
- Trump's America
How Gavin Newsom got under Trump’s skin – with jokes
Hollywood looks, a sense of humour and pushback against the president have put the California governor in the spotlight. Could he end up in the top job? One test is coming up next month.
- Angus Holland