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Donald Trump has been all smiles during his first three weeks. Why wouldn't he be with the Democrats apparently unable - or unwilling - to fight back.

The US President has defended Elon Musk in a new TV interview, claiming the billionaire won't gain anything from his work for the White House.

First it was Gaza, now this. Donald Trump has signed an order against something he says affects his day-to-day life in the White House.

Donald Trump has slapped 25 per cent tariffs on steel imports without exception" - but singled out Australia after a phone call with Anthony Albanese.

While skating between questions about his new tariffs, Donald Trump found time to issue an ominous new threat.

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the middle of the Caribbean Sea triggered a wave of tsunami warnings around the region.

Donald Trump has slapped 25 per cent tariffs on steel imports without exception" - after a phone call with Anthony Albanese.

A former government insider has claimed Donald Trump's end to remote work could backfire, amid reports staff have been left scared" by the ultimatum.

One of Donald Trump's more contentious ideas has been causing confusion for more than a week. With a mere three words, he ended it.

Anthony Albanese has spoken to Donald Trump after the US President's insulting" decision to slap a massive tariff on all steel imports.

Politicians in Donald Trump's own country have accused him of insulting" Australia ahead of a pivotal call with the PM.

A Time Magazine illustration of the billionaire seated in the Oval Office could make him a threat in the eyes of the President, commentators have said.

An announcement by Hamas means the fragile ceasefire in Gaza is now on the brink of collapsing potentially leading to more violence,

A senior minister has suggested parts of Trump's plan to take ownership" of Gaza and turn it into the Riviera of the Middle East" could violate international law.

An announcement by Hamas means the fragile ceasefire in Gaza is now on the brink of collapsing potentially leading to more violence,

Two married cops have been arrested - and one of them stood down - after they allegedly shared nude photos of themselves with their kids in the background.

Donald Trump has revealed he has spoken directly with Vladimir Putin, making a big claim about Russian President's stance on the Ukraine war.

The Prime Minister has revealed he's already scheduled what promises to be a very tough conversation with Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's clever political moves on the day of the Super Bowl must have been very, very painful for the man he replaced.

Donald Trump showed up at the Super Bowl with a truly massive number of hangers-on. But one of the biggest people in his circle wasn't there.

Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on two key American exports - and both of them will slam the Australian economy.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump's VP have both erupted at a judge for blocking their plans, with calls for the judge to be removed from his job.

Elon Musk has hit a huge roadblock in his controversial mission to dismantle US government agencies and scrutinise federal spending via DOGE.

Donald Trump has been all smiles during his first three weeks. Why wouldn't he be with the Democrats apparently unable - or unwilling - to fight back.

Hamas militants handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the fifth exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

The US President has revealed he will lay off Prince Harry because he has enough problems with his wife".

Justin Trudeau has said he believes Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada and make it America's 51st state is far from a joke.

President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.

Elon Musk has vowed to bring back" a high-ranking DOGE employee, less than a day after the staffer resigned over his history of racist social media posts.

Elon Musk has described Donald Trump as the greatest president ever" after he promised to reverse a controversial ban.

Elon Musk has hit a huge roadblock in his controversial mission to dismantle US government agencies and scrutinise federal spending via DOGE.

A second video has captured the moment Matildas captain Sam Kerr launched into a rant towards police officers during a heated exchange. WARNING: Language

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on a US agency he accuses of stealing billions of dollars", calling it perhaps the biggest scandal in history".

Wealthy US residents are worried Donald Trump's crackdown will affect their day-to-day lives, with many employing illegal migrant maids, landscapers and nannies.

Laos has not yet accepted Australia's offer to help investigate the deaths of Australian teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones.

A death-row inmate, whom married just weeks ago, had some unexpected final words seconds before his lethal injection for murdering a pastor.

A world leader has come out and made scathing remarks against the US after a renewed push against his nation.

A man has been filmed giving himself a very deep clean in a children's pool in front of disgusted onlookers.

One of the few staffers on Elon Musk's DOGE" team, which is currently cutting costs in the US government, has been forced to resign.

One of Barack Obama's top staffers is at the centre of a new spat that's erupted inside the Democratic Party, as the new US President forges on.

As is tradition, the Prime Minister of Israel left Donald Trump with a personal gift after his visit this week. It was an interesting choice.

Donald Trump has clarified his intentions towards Gaza, doubling down on the idea of an American takeover - and insisting on one key point.

The Coalition has held off embracing Donald Trump's plan to take ownership" of Gaza and transform it into the Riviera of the Middle East".

Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions over a humorous response to a foreign journalist during a White House press conference.

Sam Kerr's fiance Kristie Mewis has told a London court she felt she was being taken hostage" and the police were gaslighting" the couple.

Criticism continues to rain down on Donald Trump, who has now been accused of prompting the death knell" for a free and independent Gaza.

Sam Kerr has taken the dock in London for a second day with her stupid and white" comment against a police officer taking centre stage.

Donald Trump's blockbuster suggestion that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip isn't malicious. It just doesn't make any sense.

Amid the storm of backlash over his Gaza comments, Donald Trump has now reignited tensions with another Middle Eastern superpower.

Anthony Albanese has refused to endorse Donald Trump's radical blueprint to take over the Gaza Strip, insisting Australia's stance is unchanged.