Trump's White House
Trump’s chief of staff testifies, given immunity in election interference probe
Donald Trump’s final chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has testified before a grand jury in the case against Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the case.
- by Chris Strohm
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Trump swings at ‘weirdo’ Pratt, denies leaking US secrets
The former US president has taken to social media to defend his dealings with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
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‘Being rich is my superpower’: Tapes reveal Pratt’s pursuit of the powerful
Recordings expose billionaire Anthony Pratt’s dealings with Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and King Charles.
- by Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Hannah Bowers
Trump chief of staff burnt so many papers his wife noticed ‘bonfire’ smell, book says
Mark Meadows’ aide says when she would enter his office, she “would sometimes find him leaning over the fire, feeding papers into it, watching to make sure they burned”.
- by Michelle L. Price
Myopic rugby board must go
Our early exit from the World Cup requires a close look at the board of Rugby Australia.
Two sides more powerful than one
Australians’ unfamiliarity with the Constitution is enabling opponents to mount a scare campaign
Lachlan Murdoch inherits a daunting to-do list. Observers are divided over how he will cope
Rupert Murdoch’s retirement has given his chosen successor control of global newspaper and television businesses that are influential but face major challenges.
- by Anne Hyland
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US politics
Trump’s indictment not the end of chaos, but a harbinger of chaos to come
In the 21st century, politicians can speak to voters directly – and raise money off them – leaving parties with far less influence on their behaviour.
- by Amanda Taub
Trump says he received word he is a target in US 2020 election probe
The former US president said he received a letter stating that he was a target of a grand jury investigation. Meanwhile, 16 Republicans have been charged over their efforts to subvert the 2020 election.
- by Sarah N. Lynch
The ABC we love is world-class, and it’s the ABC we deserve
We want the ABC to be a true alternative to other media, one that celebrates our country and invests in the truth. We don’t want a $2 shop version.
‘Fragile and flawed’: America’s problems remind us that true democracy is rare
How can a country which was at one time the pillar of democracy elect a man like Donald Trump?