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Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Observers wondered whether Donald Trump’s final two years in the White House would be “lame duck” or “raging bull”. The appointment of...

yesterday 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Observers wondered whether Donald Trump’s final two years in the White House would be “lame duck” or “raging bull”. The appointment of...

yesterday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Observers wondered whether Donald Trump’s final two years in the White House would be “lame duck” or “raging bull”. The appointment of...

yesterday 10

The Age

Michael Koziol

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Under siege, Trump reaches for his most trigger-happy lieutenant

Observers wondered whether Donald Trump’s final two years in the White House would be “lame duck” or “raging bull”. The appointment of...

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied...

thursday 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied...

thursday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied...

thursday 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him

The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied...

thursday 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Call it a blue wave or a blue tsunami, but the Democratic Party has handed Donald Trump a painful defeat, with Americans comprehensively making their...

04.11.2026 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Call it a blue wave or a blue tsunami, but the Democratic Party has handed Donald Trump a painful defeat, with Americans comprehensively making their...

04.11.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Call it a blue wave or a blue tsunami, but the Democratic Party has handed Donald Trump a painful defeat, with Americans comprehensively making their...

04.11.2026 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Republicans must now separate themselves from a delusional president

Call it a blue wave or a blue tsunami, but the Democratic Party has handed Donald Trump a painful defeat, with Americans comprehensively making their...

04.11.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Americans put the president and his Republicans in power – twice – for a reason. If voters deliver a harsh verdict today, it is because they...

04.11.2026 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Americans put the president and his Republicans in power – twice – for a reason. If voters deliver a harsh verdict today, it is because they...

04.11.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Americans put the president and his Republicans in power – twice – for a reason. If voters deliver a harsh verdict today, it is because they...

04.11.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Why a ‘blue wave’ today is not necessarily a rejection of Trumpism

Americans put the president and his Republicans in power – twice – for a reason. If voters deliver a harsh verdict today, it is because they...

04.11.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

The Democrats are odds-on favourites to win control of both chambers of US Congress, but painful defeats to Trump in the past come with a warning.

03.11.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

The Democrats are odds-on favourites to win control of both chambers of US Congress, but painful defeats to Trump in the past come with a warning.

03.11.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

The Democrats are odds-on favourites to win control of both chambers of US Congress, but painful defeats to Trump in the past come with a warning.

03.11.2026 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

A blue tidal wave is coming for Trump. But some polling experts are nervous

The Democrats are odds-on favourites to win control of both chambers of US Congress, but painful defeats to Trump in the past come with a warning.

03.11.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers not only endangers a critical Senate seat but exposes the party’s...

02.11.2026 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers not only endangers a critical Senate seat but exposes the party’s...

02.11.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers not only endangers a critical Senate seat but exposes the party’s...

02.11.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

‘Despicable betrayal’ reopens a Democratic Party wound that won’t heal

Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens’ decision to endorse Republican Mike Rogers not only endangers a critical Senate seat but exposes the party’s...

02.11.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

The New York Times has revealed a Democratic plot to confuse voters in Alaska by recruiting a “Dan Sullivan” to run against the Republicans’ Dan...

29.10.2026 50

WA Today

Michael Koziol

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

The New York Times has revealed a Democratic plot to confuse voters in Alaska by recruiting a “Dan Sullivan” to run against the Republicans’ Dan...

29.10.2026 70

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

The New York Times has revealed a Democratic plot to confuse voters in Alaska by recruiting a “Dan Sullivan” to run against the Republicans’ Dan...

29.10.2026 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

The New York Times has revealed a Democratic plot to confuse voters in Alaska by recruiting a “Dan Sullivan” to run against the Republicans’ Dan...

29.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

26.10.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

26.10.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

26.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

26.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 250

WA Today

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 200

The Age

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 40

WA Today

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 350

The Age

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 40

WA Today

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol