David Speers

Elections don’t come much closer than this. Nor do they tend to be as consequential. American voters are about to decide on the future direction of this country – indeed millions have already cast early ballots. And there are enormous ramifications for the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, relations with China, global trade and of course climate change.David Speers visits the state of Michigan – one of three states along with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania – that will largely determine the outcome, to speak to voters and community figures.

It was the opening line, and by far the most potent line, of each Donald Trump rally. And it's a line we're likely to hear far more often in Australia ahead of next year's election.

We've only got two US election questions this week, so hopefully you were paying attention to what else has been happening. Score:

ABC News: Several news stories across NewsRadio and triple j on 2 November reported that US presidential candidate Donald Trump had suggested former

The concern over big money having an outsized influence on Australia’s politics prompted the Government to promise electoral reform. This is expected to include caps on individual donations and campaign spending, as well as real-time disclosures of donations. Now - with limited time left in parliament before the next election - the pressure to reveal the plan is on.

Anthony Albanese looks increasingly unlikely to detail his government's new emissions target ahead of the next federal election, resisting calls to follow other world leaders in setting a 2035 target.

Albanese's consistency on trade and calls to stick with the Paris climate agreement suggest he's not scared of taking a different policy path to Donald Trump. That doesn't mean navigating the path ahead will be easy.

Before the last election, Anthony Albanese often talked about "kicking with the wind" in the final quarter. Now, he's talking about "leaving nothing on the field", even if he's leaving a few promises behind in the interests of improving Labor's election chances.

Before the last election, Anthony Albanese often talked about "kicking with the wind" in the final quarter. Now, he's talking about "leaving nothing on the field", even if he's leaving a few promises behind in the interests of improving Labor's election chances.

Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham will retire from politics and not seek re-election next year.