Common(wealth) Knowledge #107: Trump to be the first US president with felony convictions
It is harder to remove an American president from office than an Australian prime minister.
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Jun 13, 2023
Trump in hot water over claims he kept top secret documents in the shower
Donald Trump is expected to face court over claims he violated US national security.
Apr 25, 2023
ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation
Although often taken for granted, the right to legal representation is a relatively new right in Australia.
Jan 7, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #32: A House divided
Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker after 15 different ballots.
Jan 7, 2023
This is the result of all 15 votes for US House Speaker
More than a dozen votes were needed for Kevin McCarthy to be elected.
Dec 3, 2022
Common(wealth) Knowledge #27: Are political parties unconstitutional?
Fact-checking a claim that political parties are illegal under Australia's constitution.
Nov 5, 2022
Common(wealth) Knowledge #22: Brazil and the democratic transition of power
How different democracies handle a change in government after an election.
Aug 20, 2022
ANALYSIS: Liz Cheney for President? Defeated rep eyes off presidential race after primary loss
Ex-President Donald Trump & Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have already been seen as frontrunners in the 2024 race.
Dec 23, 2021
Brutal executions in North Korea under Kim Jong-un's reign revealed
The report claims that one body was "burnt with a flamethrower" following execution.
Dec 21, 2021
Donald Trump BOOED after saying he's had a COVID-19 booster shot
It's not the first time the former US President has been booed while discussing vaccination.
Nov 30, 2021
Is this a photo of Kamala Harris with Jeffrey Epstein?
It comes as the trial of Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, gets underway.
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