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‘He’s a person of enthusiasm’: Republicans baulk at questions on Trump’s mental health
This masthead asked more than a dozen Republican senators if they had concerns about the US president’s stability after he slammed the Pope and likened himself to Jesus.
- Michael Koziol
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‘That’s a crime’: George Clooney slams Donald Trump over Iran war threat
The actor was speaking to students when he condemned the US president’s warning that a “whole civilisation” would die if Iran did not meet his demands.
- Kayla Olaya
US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of Steve Bannon’s conviction
The court’s action followed a request from the Trump administration, which had asked the justices to help dismiss the January 6 conviction from Steve Bannon’s record.
- John Kruzel
- Analysis
- 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
- 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