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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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Entertainment

‘Horses**t’: Rogan confronted on own show

Joe Rogan’s latest guest, conservative British journalist Douglas Murray, has criticised him to his face for platforming conspiracy theorists.

US Politics

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks during a photo opportunity with autoracing champions on the South Portico of the White House on April 9, 2025, in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down Wednesday in his global trade war with a 90 day tariff pause for most countries -- but slapped even more levies against China in what has become a brutal duel between the world's two largest economies. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

‘Stupid people’: Trump’s backflip defended

There is one, sole question we should all be asking after Donald Trump’s humungous backflip on his global tariff policy.

TV Shows

Main characters Joel and Ellie in a moment from the trailer from The Last of Us. Picture: Max

Returning hit TV show ‘will shock you’

There are two standout episodes in the new season of The Last of US. They’ll both leave you reeling, in different ways. Read our review.

AnalysisFederal Election

NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION LABOR BUS. DAY 3 31/03/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Mum Simi Harsimranjeet Sidhu and baby Ambeis is 27 hours old. Along with Premier Roger Cook Visits St John of God Midland Hospital in Perth for funding announcement. Picture: Jason Edwards/NewsWire

Albo gets major campaign play all wrong

The Prime Minister’s campaign to be re-elected has started in a steady, controlled fashion. But one key ingredient is missing.

UPDATEDFederal Election

#BREAKING UPLOAD# NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 7 04/04/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In NSW.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Cabramatta Public School in Fowler, Sydney. With Education Minister Jason Clare and Labor candidate Tu Le.The PM will also reunite with Cathy Fry, Minister Clares Year 1 teacher from 40 years ago.Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

‘15 per cent’: Dutton reveals gas saving

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both delivered their pitches to the electorally important region of Western Sydney during campaigning on Friday.

Federal Election

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Labor’s huge $1 billion wages claim

New data from a Labor-aligned think tank is being wielded to argue one of the party’s key wage policies is already working better than expected.

Federal Election

Trump intrudes in Australian election

If the siege Anthony Albanese endured yesterday proved one thing, it’s this: Donald Trump is very much a factor in our election.

UPDATEDAustralian Economy

#BREAKING UPLOAD# NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 5 02/04/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In Victoria. Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Goodstart Early Learning in Croydon, Melbourne. Along with Labor candidate for Deakin Matt Gregg, Minister Murray Watt and Center manager Abha Chobisa. Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

Albo defends payrise for millions of Aussies

Anthony Albanese has defended backing an above-inflation pay rise for about three million of Australia’s lowest paid workers.

Federal Election

Australia ‘bullied’ by China, ex-PM claims

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has accused the Albanese government of allowing Australia to be “bullied and pushed around”.

UpdatedFederal Election

NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 4 01/04/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In South Australia. Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Flinders Medical Centre in the Adelaide suburb of Bedford Park. This is in the electorate of Boothby, held by the Labor MP Louise Miller-Frost. The Prime Minister will be joined by:SA Premier - Premier Peter MalinauskasHealth Minister - Minister Mark ButlerLabor Senator for SA - Minister Penny WongMember for Kingston - Minister Amanda Rishworth (blue jacket)SA Health Minister - Minister Chris Picton Labor Member for Boothby - Louise Miller-Frost ((orang blazer)VC of Flinders University - Professor Colin StirlingPicture: NewsWire/ Jason Edwards

Albo’s warning to Trump on tariff threat

The Prime Minister says there are several issues of concern the US has raised that could attract tariffs on President Donald Trump’s “Day of Liberation” list.

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