Trump's White House
Trump’s chief of staff testifies, given immunity in election interference probe
Donald Trump’s final chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has testified before a grand jury in the case against Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the case.
- by Chris Strohm
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Trump swings at ‘weirdo’ Pratt, denies leaking US secrets
The former US president has taken to social media to defend his dealings with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
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‘Being rich is my superpower’: Tapes reveal Pratt’s pursuit of the powerful
Recordings expose billionaire Anthony Pratt’s dealings with Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and King Charles.
- by Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Hannah Bowers
Trump chief of staff burnt so many papers his wife noticed ‘bonfire’ smell, book says
Mark Meadows’ aide says when she would enter his office, she “would sometimes find him leaning over the fire, feeding papers into it, watching to make sure they burned”.
- by Michelle L. Price
Lachlan Murdoch inherits a daunting to-do list. Observers are divided over how he will cope
Rupert Murdoch’s retirement has given his chosen successor control of global newspaper and television businesses that are influential but face major challenges.
- by Anne Hyland
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US politics
Trump’s indictment not the end of chaos, but a harbinger of chaos to come
In the 21st century, politicians can speak to voters directly – and raise money off them – leaving parties with far less influence on their behaviour.
- by Amanda Taub
Trump says he received word he is a target in US 2020 election probe
The former US president said he received a letter stating that he was a target of a grand jury investigation. Meanwhile, 16 Republicans have been charged over their efforts to subvert the 2020 election.
- by Sarah N. Lynch
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US Votes 2024
How Trump could campaign for the White House from the big house
The indictment of Donald Trump is based on information from his own lawyers and staffers, not some Trump hater.
- by Maureen Dowd
Trump supporters unleash violent rhetoric in his defence
Calls by his supporters for an uprising to defend him are raising concerns ahead of the former US president’s court appearance in Miami this week.
- by Michael S. Schmidt, Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman and Adam Goldman
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US Votes 2024
Trump’s deputy Mike Pence enters race for 2024 Republican presidential nomination
Former US vice president Mike Pence has declared himself a candidate in the 2024 Republican race for the White House, setting up a showdown with Donald Trump.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Angry Trump told to clear his calendar for remainder of NY criminal case
Appearing via video link, Donald Trump threw up his hands in frustration as a judge scheduled his trial for March 25 – right in the middle of the 2024 US primary election season.
- by Michael Sisak