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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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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.

Environment

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 9: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a visit to the Gallipoli Barracks on March 9, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Australia's east coast is experiencing severe weather as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves south. While downgraded from cyclone status, the weather system continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding, particularly in the Gold Coast and northern NSW regions. Authorities have issued severe weather warnings, and coastal areas remain at risk of significant erosion and hazardous surf conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated on local warnings, avoid floodwaters, and prepare for ongoing disruptions. (Photo by Tertius Pickard - Pool/Getty Images)

‘Ripping us off’: PM fires shot at insurers

Anthony Albanese says it’s time insurance companies repair their relationships with Australians after posting big profits.

exclusiveFederal Election

‘Not a party’: Dutton defends mansion visit

Peter Dutton has defended his decision to fly from Queensland to Sydney for a fundraiser at Justin Hemmes’ mansion, as new details about the controversial trip emerge.

Federal Election

STRATHPINE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 3, 2025: Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton at the Youth Development Foundation.The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton in Strathpine.Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

‘Not ready’: What Australia thinks of Dutton

Voters fear the Coalition is “not ready” to govern after one-term in opposition – and women have the biggest doubts.

Politics

Australian Prime Minsiter Anthony Albanese meets with Ukraine President Zelensky. Posted July 4, 2022. Picture: X @AlboMP

Albo’s huge call on Ukraine mission

Anthony Albanese and the British PM have held talks about the prospect of Australia joining the “Coalition of the Willing” in Ukraine.

National

PM’s blunt slapdown over Cyclone Alfred

Anthony Albanese has slapped down a claim by his own party’s president as Cyclone Alfred continues to dominate the horizon.

Federal Election

A Labor insider has unleashed on Anthony Albanese, calling the PM “weak”, “arrogant” and an “ineffectual buffoon”. Picture: Adam Head

‘Disaster’: Labor staffer unleashes on Albo

A Labor insider has unleashed on Anthony Albanese in an extraordinary interview, calling the PM “weak”, “arrogant” and an “ineffectual buffoon”.

Politics

Dutton leaves QLD to attend Hemmes event

Peter Dutton has been accused of secretly jetting out of Queensland attend a fundraiser at billionaire hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes’ Sydney mansion.

Environment

4.5m Aussies urged to fill up bathtub now

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged the 4.5 million Aussies who stand to be impacted by Cyclone Alfred to fill up their bathtubs now – here’s why.

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