US politics
Ghislaine Maxwell to meet justice officials as lawmakers sent home early to dodge Epstein files vote
The planned meeting to discuss potential new evidence in the sex-trafficking saga triggered speculation that Donald Trump could pardon Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator if she were to provide details that did not implicate the US president.
- Michael Koziol
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- Opinion
- Inside China
The home-grown threat to China that has rattled Xi Jinping
Donald Trump’s trade war is not the only thing on Xi Jinping’s mind.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- Opinion
Trump promised to bring down the deep state. To MAGA loyalists, he’s joined it
The president has trafficked in conspiracy theories for years. Now that dark whirlpool has sucked him down, and he can no longer control the Epstein madness.
- Maureen Dowd
Trump taunts Murdoch as he files $15 billion lawsuit over Epstein story
The US president is suing over a story published by The Wall Street Journal that said he signed a birthday letter to now-disgraced financier back in 2003.
- Michael Koziol
Deep in Trump country, voters want more deportations and less Epstein
After six months in office, Donald Trump’s approval rating is down. While critics say it has been worse than feared, rusted-on supporters say they’d give him at least an “A” on his work so far.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Social media
Why isn’t there a single social media-savvy MP in Parliament?
Most Australian politicians don’t make social media a priority. That carries long-term risks.
- Nick Bonyhady
Trump’s diagnosis revealed after ‘swollen leg’ photos trigger alarm
Recent photographs of the US president show visibly swollen lower legs – or “cankles” – and bruising on his hand.
- Michael Koziol
‘Weaklings’: Trump dumps ‘past’ MAGA supporters over Epstein fallout
The US president claims those demanding answers over accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein are doing the Democrats’ bidding and says he no longer wants their support.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Albanese is being pressured to choose Trump or Xi. Why not both?
It’s shocking to consider that as awful as the Chinese government is, at least we know what we are dealing with. Can we really say the same about America?
- Shaun Carney
- Opinion
- Epstein fallout
Trump’s fans forgive him everything. Why not the Epstein files?
Having nurtured conspiracy theories for his entire political career, Trump suddenly seems in danger of being consumed by one.
- Michelle Goldberg
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