The Editorial Team

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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US Politics

TOPSHOT - Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024. Jurors return Thursday to a second day of deliberations in Donald Trump's criminal trial, leaving the Republican presidential candidate and the country waiting for a decision that could upend November's election. (Photo by Mark Peterson / POOL / AFP)

‘Has no idea’: Trump’s Gaza plan baffles

Donald Trump’s blockbuster suggestion that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip isn’t malicious. It just doesn’t make any sense.

US Politics

Donald Trump has announced that he is cutting off aid to South Africa, pending an investigation into the country’s attempts to “confiscate” land from its citizens, particularly white farmers.

New nation in Donald Trump’s warpath

Donald Trump has another nation in his crosshairs, announcing he has completely cut off financial aid until a “horrible” issue is addressed.

US Politics

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 30, 2025. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)

‘So aroused’: Trump’s enemies get weird

A weird remark from one of Donald Trump’s top remaining opponents has hinted at a rot inside the Democratic Party.

US Politics

US President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Laken Riley Act at the White House in Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. The Laken Riley Act -- which mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft-related crimes -- is named for a 22-year-old student murdered by a Venezuelan man with no papers who was wanted for shoplifting. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)

‘Fake news’: Trump hits back amid chaos

Donald Trump and his staff are deeply frustrated with the reporting, from America’s media, in the last 24 hours.

US Politics

600,000 people rocked by Trump’s next move

President Trump’s administration has laid down the law for thousands of people residing in the US, as part of his countrywide crackdown.

Pets

Flossie, 8, is a beloved red toy poodle.

‘Started to panic’: Beloved dog stolen

A beloved dog has been stolen from her home in an inner suburb of Adelaide, and her owner is appealing for help.

ANALYSISUS Politics

TOPSHOT - Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a town hall meeting moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP)

‘It’s really racist’: Three-letter issue ruins US

One of Donald Trump’s first actions, after becoming President again, has kicked off a deeply uncomfortable debate.

UpdatedUS Politics

TOPSHOT - Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media in Swannanoa, North Carolina, on October 21, 2024, after observing cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the region. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump’s revenge: Mass firings announced

More than a dozen people have been fired abruptly in a moment of sweet vengeance Donald Trump had been craving for years.

Europe

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko.

Stunning result for Putin ally in ‘sham’

Putin ally Alexander Lukashenko just claimed yet another election victory. The rest of the world, including Australia, is not fooled.

US Politics

Tensions soar in Trump’s terrorist stand-off

Sources close to one of the world’s most feared terrorist groups have claimed they will openly refuse a demand made by the Trump administration.

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