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Samantha MaidenNational political editor

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Kennedy Awards Journalist of the Year and Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. A press gallery veteran, she has covered federal politics for more than 20 years.

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Australian Economy

New fears as Trump man erupts at Australia

Donald Trump’s most senior trade adviser has delivered an on-air rant about Australia as fears grow of more tariffs.

Leaders

‘Doesn’t matter’: Karl stops Dutton in tracks

Karl Stefanovic has slapped down Peter Dutton — who went on the attack over Donald Trump’s tariff move.

Politics

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates while speaking during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 11, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

US’ three blunt words after Aussie tariff call

Two Australian reporters in the White House blindsided by Donald Trump’s tariff bombshell got a frank reason by the president’s 27-year-old press secretary.

Drinks

How Aussies can hit Trump where it hurts

Albo calls for Aussies to ditch US brands

Anthony Albanese has devised a novel way to protest against American imperialism regarding trade and tariffs.

BreakingLeaders

Trump’s cold Albo move after tariff move

Anthony Albanese has slammed US President Donald Trump’s big call on tariffs as “unjustified” and an act of “self-harm”.

Current Affairs

‘Sook’: Host blasted on Turnbull comments

Sky News commentator Andrew Bolt has defended Malcolm Turnbull’s right to free speech on Donald Trump.

US Politics

Malcolm Turnbull unloads on “thin skinned” Donald Trump again

Turnbull unloads on ‘thin-skinned’ Trump

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has accused the US President of “changing sides” to support Vladimir Putin against Ukraine.

National

Russia’s chilling warning to Australia

Russia has issued a chilling warning to Australia of “grave consequences” as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese considers an escalation.

US Politics

In an extraordinary interview on the ABC’s 7:30 report ahead of Australia’s pleas to secure a tariff exemption from the US President Donald Trump, Mr Turnbull warned the situation 'has changed'.

Wild Turnbull, Trump stoush goes nuclear

Malcolm Turnbull has opened fire on the US President declaring Australia shouldn’t “suck up” to bullies like Donald Trump.

Politics

Chaos erupts over ‘fake’ terror caravan plot

Chaos erupts over ‘fake’ caravan terror plot

A fabricated bomb plot, designed by criminals to create fear, has led to political disarray.

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