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Divided States‘I’ve only just begun’: Trump cheers acquittal

The US Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions.

High dramaTrump impeachment a forgone conclusion with no winners

The question remains, has this all been just theatre before an inevitable finding of “not guilty” as Trump-faithful Republicans stand by their man?

Laura Newell

See the videoTrump lawyers hit back at Dems with ‘fight’ video

Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers accused Democrats of waging a campaign of ‘hatred against the former president as they sped through their defence

No timetableTikTok sale pushed by Trump is shelved

The Biden administration has “indefinitely” shelved a proposed US takeover of the popular video app TikTok.

ImpeachmentChilling Trump video: Police beg help, senators flee

Prosecutors have unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial showing rioters searching for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

WATCH THE VIDEODon’s impeachment trial’s riot highlight film

The US Senate has resolved to proceed with Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. A 13-minute video chronicling the capital riots was played to argue why the former president had a case to answer.

‘Unconstitutional’Trump's lawyers blast impeachment case

Lawyers for Donald Trump say the impeachment case against him is unconstitutional and that his supporters stormed the US Capitol of their own accord.

Online outrageTrump advisor allegedly shared nude photo of daughter

One of Donald Trump's former presidential advisors is being investigated by police after she allegedly posted a nude photo of her 16-year-old daughter online.

‘Big lie’Giuliani sued for $1.7b over vote conspiracy claims

Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani is being sued for $1.7 billion by the voting machine company he and others painted as central to a vast conspiracy that he claimed cost the US election.

Looking forwardTrump breaks silence over future

Donald Trump has spoken for the first time since leaving office as it was announced the former president would face his second impeachment trial next month.

Sarah Blake

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‘Great Awakening’
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QAnon: The conspiracists who want us all to ‘wake up’

Donald Trump may be gone from the White House but the QAnon movement is far from over. Annabel Hennessey investigates why these rabid conspiracy theorists believe a new world is coming.

Annabel Hennessy

US politicsTrump new impeachment headed to Senate

Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection for the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8.

Empire shiftsTrump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic

The disclosure showed sizeable debt facing the company of more than $US300 million ($386m), much of it coming due in the next four years.

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Jenna Clarke
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The moment that summed up Biden’s election perfectly

It was the personification of serenity, pride and hope all rolled into one blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment — and Jennifer Lopez delivered it today at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

Missed a trickHow ScoMo blinked on chance to make clean Trump break

A world-leading academic in US foreign policy believes a Biden administration could be a boon for Australia but says our PM has already missed a big chance to ‘make the break’ from Donald Trump.

Ben O'Shea

46th US President‘Unity is the way forward’: Joe Biden takes office

Joe Biden’s entered the White House after being sworn in as the 46th US President. He wasted no time getting to work, signing his first executive orders and reversing some of Trump's policies.

Trevor Hunnicutt, Patricia Zengerle and Jarrett Renshaw

Online partyKate Emery: The one reason I envy Donald Trump

Never did I think I would be jealous of Donald Trump, especially not with the death knell of his political career still sounding in our collective ears. But it’s not the money or power that I desire.

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

Donald ducks outTrump warns ‘we’ll be back’ as he departs White House

Donald Trump pumped his fist and waved as he departed the White House — saying ‘hopefully it’s not a long-term goodbye’ — leaving behind a legacy of chaos and tumult and a nation bitterly divided.

Last actDonald Trump set to pardon Steve Bannon

The President’s term ends tomorrow, and he’s expected to issue a number of pardons before leaving office.

US allianceMorrison hits back over Trump relationship

The PM has again refused to name the outgoing US President when condemning the the violence at the Capitol riots.

Sarah Ison

Last wordsTrump snubs Biden in final address

US President-elect Joe Biden has choked up during a farewell speech in Delaware before flying out to Washington, as Donald Trump delivered his final address — failing to mention Biden by name.

REBORN IN THE USAInside Biden’s star-studded inauguration to ‘heal’ US

Joe Biden will be sworn in tonight as the 46th US President in a high-security ceremony at which he is expected to appeal for unity after four years of division sown by Donald Trump.

Sarah Blake

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With Trump gone, US can begin to heal

At last the Donald Trump saga is almost at an end. So now the focus turns to Joe Biden, who has a massive task ahead to right the ship of state.

‘Global implications’Albo blasts ScoMo for going ‘too far’ with Trump

Anthony Albanese will use a speech tomorrow to blast Scott Morrison’s handling of the US relationship, accusing the PM of getting too cosy with Donald Trump.

Annabel Hennessy