White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus
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White House pushes for AUKUS to move to ‘pillar two’ weapons focus

The US National Security Adviser,Jake Sullivan,revealed in an interview that he wanted to see “two or three signature projects” before Joe Biden leaves office.

  • byPeter Hartcher

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Kamala Harris’ trickiest debate nemesis won’t be Trump

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US national security adviser reveals new plan for Australia to help curb Chinese dominance
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US national security adviser reveals new plan for Australia to help curb Chinese dominance

In an exclusive interview inside the White House,Jake Sullivan revealed details of a new scheme he ranks as a top priority for the Biden administration.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Australia’s critical supply chains rely on China. This man I met at the White House has a Plan B

Australia’s critical supply chains rely on China. This man I met at the White House has a Plan B

The Biden White House wants to create a new supply chain of democratic powers,including the G7 nations plus South Korea and Australia. But it’s running out of time to make it happen.

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US charges Russians,seizes websites in pushback on 2024 election interference

US charges Russians,seizes websites in pushback on 2024 election interference

With two months until election day,the US Justice Department has also warned of “increasingly aggressive Iranian activity” - including a recent attempt to hack into Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

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Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel $22 billion takeover of US Steel

Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel $22 billion takeover of US Steel

The deal would have created the third-largest global steelmaker in a bid to compete with Chinese rivals on the global stage.

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‘Don’t target Australia’:Fears of Biden administration trade sanctions
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‘Don’t target Australia’:Fears of Biden administration trade sanctions

A fresh front on the trade wars is coming from a surprising quarter.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Money and power:Harris and Trump lock horns on the issue that could shape the election

Money and power:Harris and Trump lock horns on the issue that could shape the election

There is one big difference in the way Kamala Harris and Donald Trump look at the role of the government in running the economy.

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The US is out of control and we could all pay a heavy price

The US is out of control and we could all pay a heavy price

Washington is spending money like a drunken sailor. It is a global accident waiting to happen.

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The shadow hanging over Kamala Harris that could doom her

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  • byTim Wallace
Biden has made a disastrous bet on the wrong horse

Biden has made a disastrous bet on the wrong horse

One of Joe Biden’s biggest gambles is looking shakier by the day.

  • byJames Titcomb