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President Donald Trump.

Trump contemplates more changes as he faces political clock

After firing Attorney General Pam Bondi this week, the US President’s period of stability is coming to a close.

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The latest shoot-down incidents show the risks still faced by US and Israeli aircraft over Iran.

Iran shoots down two US warplanes, crew member still missing

The search-and-rescue effort for the missing F-15 crew member marked the most perilous moment yet for US troops in the war.

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President Donald Trump in February.

On the White House’s news app, Trump is always winning

Donald Trump is facing a tough week of news. But on the chart-topping White House app the picture is much rosier.

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Donald Trump

Trump’s promise of swift end to war isn’t helping his image

Donald Trump’s promise of a quick end to the US-Israel attack on Iran did not appear to shift public perceptions of the war or the economic strife it’s causing.

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A monitor displays President Donald Trump as he delivers a message on the war in Iran in Washington, April 1, 2026. In a functioning American democracy, the president would deliver an Oval Office address at the start of a new military conflict. Donald Trump, however, decided to wait until a month into his war with Iran to give a speech about it to a skeptical public. (Jason Hendardy/The New York Times)

Donald Trump has no idea how to clean up his own mess

All we know is that the US president has managed to give Iran the upper hand in this conflict while tanking the global economy and shredding America’s most important alliances.

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The US National Capital Planning Commission has approved construction of Donald Trump's ballroom. (AP PHOTO)

Trump White House ballroom project given final approval

Donald Trump says his $US400 million ballroom will be a defining addition to the White ‌House and a lasting symbol of his presidency.

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Macron hits back at Trump as UK, Australia and allies hold talks.

‘Not a show’: French President fires back after Trump swipe

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

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The Trump administration has reportedly asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down. (AP PHOTO)

US Army chief of staff to step down after Hegseth request

US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to step down by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and take immediate retirement.

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Donald Trump has introduced a 100 per cent tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Donald Trump slaps 100pc tariff on pharmaceuticals

A new 100 per cent tariff on imported pharmaceuticals marks the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda.

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Forty countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict.

UK and allies scramble to reopen Strait of Hormuz route

The UK and key allies are scrambling to restore vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s blockade sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

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Pam Bondi will move to a "new job in the private sector," US President Donald Trump says.

‘Frustrated’: Trump brutally fires another senior official

Pam Bondi's ouster could ​lead to a shake-up in strategy at the US Justice Department and potentially a renewed push against Donald Trump's targets.

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In an image seen in multiple exposure, President Donald Trump speaks at Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Why Trump will always claim his war is ‘ahead of schedule’

Whether this war lasts a few more days or weeks or months, Donald Trump will always claim it was ahead of schedule. Here’s why.

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Aussie billionaire Mike Dorrell owns a mansion on a private island in Florida.

The Aussie billionaire who’s now Donald Trump’s neighbour

Mike Dorrell grew up in the country town of Griffith the son of a teacher, and is now among Australia’s 10 richest and a neighbour of Donald Trump in Florida.

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Trump’s war strategy appears to come straight from his playbook.

Trump may have changed his mind — here’s why that’s not good

Using one specific technique, and a prolonged deadline for a lethal end goal, Donald Trump has managed to create a new issue for Australia.

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