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Samuel ClenchEurope correspondent

Sam covers politics, with the occasional foray into entertainment news. He previously worked in the Canberra press gallery and as news.com.au’s US correspondent. Sam led our coverage of the 2016 and 2020 US elections and hit the campaign trail for the Australian federal elections in 2019 and 2022 – but you’re probably more likely to recognize him as our resident Game of Thrones nerd.

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‘You will kill me’: Trump rival loses it

The President of a South American nation has posted what politely be called an extraordinary statement, taking aim at Donald Trump.

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TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP)

Trump orders trans inmates to move

President Trump has ordered prisons to house inmates who are transgender women in men’s facilities and halt medical treatments. Follow live.

’Idiot’: First Trump TV interview stuns

Trump’s three-word response clash with host

Donald Trump clashed with the host of his first interview — offering him three blunt words as he went on a tirade. Follow our live coverage.

US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Trump reveals what Biden wrote in letter

Joe Biden’s private letter to his bitter foe has been revealed after he handed power to Donald Trump earlier this week.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the Men's Singles Quarterfinal match during day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Why tennis world is ‘done with Djokovic’

Novak Djokovic has achieved more than anyone in tennis. He’s eclipsed his biggest rivals. But one thing still eludes him, and always will.

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Elon’s bizarre non-apology says it all

Three of the world’s richest men were a conspicuous presence in the audience for Donald Trump’s inauguration – even before Elon Musk made things weird.

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump gives a thumb's up as he arrives for the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump stuns with warning to the world

Donald Trump is planning to hit America’s closest trading partners with punishing tariffs, and has also put the world on notice.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive orders after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Christopher Furlong / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

America will now only recognise two genders

Trump has wasted no time making good on promises made during his election campaign – declaring the US government will only recognise two genders.

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‘Rug pull’: Wild $TRUMP coin shifts

‘Griftpocalypse’: Trump crypto plummets

Donald Trump’s meme coin, $TRUMP, surged overnight but has pulled back considerably with some calling it a ‘rug pull’.

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‘A travesty’: Biden’s decision eviscerated

The outgoing American President, Joe Biden, has been slammed for awarding a prestigious honour to several dubious people.

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