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Lester Munson

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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers

Donald Trump’s scored a major political win, after his mega tax and spending bill cleared its biggest hurdle. It could be signed into law as soon as...

02.07.2025 4

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Lester Munson

Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics

While there is widespread agreement on Iran within US politics, the incendiary nature of agreeing with your adversary makes it seem more fractured...

23.06.2025 10

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Lester Munson

Trump’s tariffs rollercoaster is really about Republican unity

The president needs Republican unity to pass his legislative agenda. So when he noticed ructions on tariffs, he softened his stance.

15.04.2025 10

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Lester Munson

This Trump move was unsurprising, but it makes the future a lot more uncertain

19.02.2025 4

Canberra Times

Lester Munson

One state will have a powerful influence over Trump's presidency

Whether it wants to or not, the world is about to learn a lot more about Florida, America's Sunshine State. Login or signup to continue reading US...

06.01.2025 5

Canberra Times

Lester Munson

Carter did his best work after he was voted out. It should be a lesson for all

Jimmy Carter's legacy as a former president far outstripped his legacy from his four years in the Oval Office. Login or signup to continue reading...

30.12.2024 2

Canberra Times

Lester Munson

Kamala Harris’ campaign has taken off, but Donald Trump still has one advantage – if he can rein himself in

Six weeks ago, it was inconceivable that Vice President Kamala Harris would be in the driver’s seat of this year’s US presidential election. Harris...

04.09.2024 3

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Lester Munson