History was made today with the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US, only the second to serve non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland in 1893.

Speaking in Washington, where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, the foreign minister said Beijing would top the agenda in talks with the new administration.

Fresh from attending Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Foreign Minister Penny Wong will hold meetings with US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Albanese government is spruiking Australia’s economic offerings to the US amid uncertainty among Washington’s closest allies.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sat down with Donald Trump’s new security advisor and Marco Rubio, the first cabinet member to be sworn in. Elon Musk says “future of civilization” could hang on German election in surprise address at AfD launch.

US president-elect Donald Trump has an “opportunity” to stabilise the Middle East amid a fragile truce in Gaza, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

This message reaffirming the commitment of the four constituents of the Grouping was extremely important because till then it was unknown how President Trump would react in taking this initiative forward.

While Quad’s agenda was expanded significantly under Biden, the extent of Trump’s commitment to non-security issues in Quad remains to be seen

Donald Trump always said he would put America first. His barnstorming return to executive power shows he intends to do so with an American fist.

The foreign affairs minister met with her new American counterpart this week, amid concerns that Australia will be required to align more closely with the US on China.

Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.

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