US President Joe Biden has gone viral over his latest gaffe when he walked into the Amazon rainforest after concluding a press conference. Sky News host James Macpherson says it was the most “bizarre way” to finish a press conference. “We’re not sure we’ll ever see him again,” Mr Macpherson said.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines after being pictured with a Big Mac and Coke from McDonald’s. President-elect Donald Trump appointed RKF Jr as the head of the US Department of Health. Sky News host Liz Storer claimed this photo caused an “absolute uproar".

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says the Albanese government does not have a “coherent economic plan” for Australia. Mr Canavan told Sky News host Paul Murray that “cash splashes” from the government will not “resuscitate” Labor’s falling poll numbers. “There’s a hunger for serious solutions," he said.

Comedian Alex Stein slams the mainstream media in the US following the New York Times’ failed attempt at attacking Robert F Kennedy Jr. The New York Times is facing criticism following its attempt to go after RFK’s comments about Froot Loops in Canada having fewer ingredients than its US variant. However, the article seemingly and unintentionally supported RFK’s statements. “They’re really worried about RFK is because he’s going after big pharma … that are just able to operate without any repercussions,” Mr Stein told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “They talk about the Froot Loops because that will get people’s attention, but really, they’re worried about much bigger issues that RFK is potentially going to fix.”

Comedian Alex Stein discusses Department of Government Efficiency co-head Vivek Ramaswamy’s plans to remove ‘unelected bureaucrats in the administrative state’. “They do have a big task,” Mr Stein told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “There’s a lot of places where they can find money. “This government efficiency department is going to be awesome now that they’re running it.”

GXO Strategies Director Cameron Milner says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese scheduled parliament during overseas events so he would not have to “turn up to work”. “He knew the US presidential election was going to be on, and so that was a known thing; he knew when APEC was on, he knew when G20 was on,” Mr Milner said. “But he scheduled parliament at the same time so he did not have to turn up to work.”

Sky News host Sharri Markson discusses 2GB Radio host Ray Hadley’s “epic spray” against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “This epic spray Ray Hadley had about Anthony Albanese on Friday morning because it was so spot on,” Ms Markson said. Mr Hadley labelled Albanese the “worst prime minister we’ve ever had” on national airwaves.

UFC champion Jon Jones performed the viral Trump dance after winning the heavyweight title fight at UFC 309. President-elect Donald Trump, who had front row seats, seemed to thoroughly enjoy the performance. “Donald Trump is a cultural phenomenon,” Mr Stein told Sky News host Rita Panahi.

The ACCC public hearing into the supermarket pricing practices heard from the companies directly for the first time. Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO Tanya Barden says increased food and grocery prices are felt by “suppliers and the retailers”. Ms Barden told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood that there are cost pressures on “multiple fronts”.

Labor has announced cheques will be phased out within the next five years. Cheques will stop being issued from June 2028 and will be accepted until September 2029. The federal government is launching a mandate to force businesses to accept cash for essential purchases.

REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore discusses the national clearance rate sliding to 53.8 per cent. “I think a big part of the story is that we are just seeing incredible auction volumes,” Mr Moore told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood. “The number of properties hitting market is really very high.” In partnership with realestate.com.au

Corporate regulator ASIC took the National Australia Bank to the Federal Court for failing to respond to customers who filed hardship applications within 21 days on Monday. ASIC claims some applicants were victims of domestic violence and others had medical conditions. NAB self-reported, but ASIC's action reflects a similar case brought against Westpac last year.

Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie has accused the Albanese government of giving Australians “tokenistic handouts” to boost their chances of a federal re-election. A new AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll has revealed more Australians believe Peter Dutton would be better suited to deal with President-elect Donald Trump, when compared to Anthony Albanese. “The reality is people expected a $275 reset, year on year, of their energy bills and they just haven’t got it,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Australia.

US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy claimed the United States has no more "trusted or capable" ally than Australia during her address at the National Press Club. "I am surprised that Australia doesn't appreciate how important it is – Australia may be a middle power but to the United States, you are number one; we have no more trusted or capable ally," Ms Kennedy said during her National Press Club address. "Australia is hands down our most glorious friend and that's because of the generations of shared sacrifice, mateship, friendship and service that came before us."

United States Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy says US elections are “mostly decided” on domestic issues such as the economy. Ms Kennedy addressed the National Press Club on Monday. “Obviously, cost of living is a huge issue at home just like it is here,” Ms Kennedy said. “Our economies are doing well but people aren’t feeling it.”

Dearborn Business Owner Tarick Salmaci claims if US President-elect Donald Trump had been in office before the October 7 attacks, the conflict in the Middle East “never” would have happened. “If he had been in office four years ago or prior to October 7 ... this never would have happened,” Mr Salmaci told Sky News Australia. “This is no longer a political issue - this is a humanitarian issue and I don’t think Trump would have allowed it to go that far."

US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy addressed the National Press Club saying after an "unprecedented" US election all the indications are pointing to "change". "l would like to thank Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government for the chance to work together to strengthen all aspects of our bilateral relationship," Ms Kennedy said during her National Press Club address. "From AUKUS to combating climate change, we worked hard to protect our critical mineral supply and increased our efforts to improve lives and livelihood in the Pacific. "We gather a week after an unprecedented US election and the indications are all pointing to change – preparing for that change also gives us a chance to think about the continuity that has characterised this alliance for more than a century."

Trump fever took over UFC 309 on Sunday where the president-elect was welcomed to iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City by the thunderous roars of his loyal supporters.

Curtin University’s Dean of Global Futures Joe Siracusa warns the appointment of Chris Wright in Donald Trump’s upcoming administration is the “nail in the coffin” for America reaching its climate targets. US President-elect Donald Trump has named Chris Wright as United States Secretary of Energy and Member of the Council of National Energy. “The United States is checking out and in fact, that’s probably what G20 was all about,” Mr Siracusa told Sky News Australia. “America is out of the business along with a lot of other things with these appointments; climate change is gone, cancel culture is gone, defund the police is gone.”

Actor Alec Baldwin has been slammed following his impersonation of Robert F Kennedy Jr on Saturday Night Live. Baldwin mocked Kennedy’s raspy voice, which was caused by a neurological condition, as he attempted to mimic the 70-year-old. The disgraced actor was part of a cold open that mocked Donald Trump’s recent picks for his administration. President-elect Trump recently announced Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services. However, the disgraced actor’s impersonation of Kennedy fell flat with many viewers who slammed Baldwin. “Even after the outcome of the election, SNL still had to bring back Alec Baldwin, now to mock RFK Jr. They can't help themselves. Completely trapped in their own minds,” wrote one user.