Greens leader Adam Bandt has joined economists in criticising the housing policy pitches of both Labor and the Coalition, labelling them a "bandaid" solution.

From toy brands to fashion labels, some Australian firms are facing tariffs way above the 10 per cent "baseline". Company owners say they are not getting enough support as they navigate soaring tariffs to send Chinese-made goods into the US.

It seems only a matter of time before Donald Trump uses a crisis and the National Emergencies Act to bring about a revolution in the United States.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see house prices "steadily increase", as both leaders face questions over major policies targeting Australia's housing crisis. 

The housing debate ramps up, a Coalition senator makes a Trumpian sartorial choice and (most) former prime ministers turn out to help their parties. 

Herding Bob Katter is not an easy task for his long-suffering but loyal staff, who battle to keep him on message. But when he wanders, it can turn into viral gold.

Donald Trump says new levies on semiconductor imports into the US will be announced in the coming week, with their "national security" impacts to be investigated.