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‘One heck of a stretch’: White House argues judge’s verbal orders don’t count
In the latest and arguably most significant legal challenge to Trump’s sweeping agenda, his administration has been accused of defying a federal judge.
- by Michael Koziol
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Analysis
US politics
All presidents use this robot pen, even Trump – but now he’s blowing up about it
Trump claims Joe Biden’s use of the so-called ‘autopen’ had voided his pre-emptive pardons of those on a congressional committee that investigated the January 6 pro-Trump riots.
- by Michael Koziol
Opinion
Trump's America
Trump’s paired bad ideas from left and right. The results will be calamitous
Trump and Musk’s new policies will make the rich richer and the poor poorer. What could go wrong?
- by Peter Hartcher
Dead air: Trump pulls plug on broadcaster with 420 million listeners
The president’s move dims ‘a beacon that burned bright during some of the darkest hours since 1942’, one correspondent wrote.
- by David Enrich
‘Most extreme measure yet’: Trump invokes wartime law to deport migrants to infamous mega-prison
The law requires a president to declare the US is at war. It has only been invoked three times, and not for about 80 years.
- by Iona Cleave
Analysis
US politics
It’s past time Democrats got over Michelle Obama
The former first lady’s new podcast is highly unlikely to be the launchpad for a bid for the White House. The party needs another answer to its crisis.
- by Isaac Schorr
SpaceX capsule docks to bring home stranded NASA astronauts
After nine months, a return home is in sight for two astronauts on the International Space Station.
- by Marcia Dunn
World of photos, March 17, 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by SMH picture editors.
Man awarded $80 million after Starbucks tea spilt on his lap
The global coffeehouse chain was accused of breaching its duty of care after its staff did not fully push the drink into its takeaway tray.
- by Susie Coen
‘The floor was upside-down’: At least 32 dead as monster storm rips through US
Missouri recorded more fatalities than any other state as it withstood scattered twisters overnight.
How Trudeau stood up to Trump - and brought his party back from the brink
Just two months ago, Canada’s prime minister was in trouble. Then along came the US President.
- by Michael Koziol