Former US Republican congressman Zach Wamp has discussed how Donald Trump’s legal troubles have affected the former US president ahead of the 2024 election. “Unfortunately for a lot of voters in America, the more legal trouble he seems to get in, the stronger his poll numbers are,” Mr Wamp told Sky News Australia. “Because probably 30 million people think that he’s a saint and that he’s not guilty, that he’s a victim. “So this sort of underscores the victimisation that he seeks, and so it’s fascinating.” Mr Trump is currently facing multiple criminal charges across four indictments.

Racing Dreams provides an in-depth look into the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival featuring some of the biggest events on the racing calendar including The Golden Slipper and The Championships.

Labor is divided after Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood raised concerns over the ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan. Resources Minister Madeleine King has acknowledged merit in some of Ms Wood’s concerns despite Labor President Wayne Swan calling Ms Wood “out of touch”. “(She) is completely out of touch with the international ­reality. I mean, all of our major competitors are doing this. We have to be in it to win it,” Mr Swan said. The minister states the government would need to be transparent about the act’s proposed level of legislative oversight. Ms King maintained the party line – however, she said Australia cannot afford to fall behind in international competitiveness.

One of the greatest Roosters players of all time has a very close racing connection. Ex-Roosters player Luke Ricketson revealed that he likes to “go for the win” when it comes to horse racing, rather than multi-bet. “Not too much on the multis, I just like going for the win,” he told Sky News Australia. “Straight on the nose, and I like pouring it all on that and just trying to maximise my cash that way.” In partnership with Racing NSW

A huge day ahead for Racing New South Wales as day two of the Championships at Royal Randwick kicks off on Saturday. Day two of the Championships features four Group 1 races and almost $13 million in prize money. Racing NSW’s Graeme Hinton joined Racing Dreams host Julie Snook to discuss the big racing day ahead. “It’s cemented its place in the Australian racing calendar and really the global racing calendar,” he said. “We’ve built it the grand finals of Australian racing, and there’s an enormous card of action here today. “It’s going to be very exciting.” In partnership with Racing NSW

Former US President Donald Trump says a federal abortion ban is not needed because “we broke Roe v. Wade”. Mr Trump during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida with House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked by a reporter why American voters should trust him when he said he would no longer sign a federal abortion ban. “We don’t need it any longer, because we broke Roe v. Wade, and we did something that nobody thought was possible,” Trump said. “We gave it back to the states. “And the states are very working very brilliantly, in some cases conservative, in some cases not conservative. “But they’re working and it’s working the way it’s supposed to.”

US President Joe Biden is loved by many American broadcasters but it puts networks in an uncomfortable position of essentially “barracking for the government” rather than asking tough questions, says Sky News Digital Editor Jack Houghton. “Who needs actual journalism when you can just have stenographers blindly praising every move?” Mr Houghton said. His remarks come after an MSNBC panel discussed the state of the US economy off the back of some positive jobs data, despite the nation being stuck in the grips of an inflation and debt crisis. “The panel made some bold claims about how great the economy was going, even though the country is suffering under $34 trillion dollars of debt,” he said. “A recent survey also found that 61 per cent of Americans are in pretty major credit card debt, owing an average of $5,800 and 23 per cent of those respondents say every month the debt worsens. “But ignoring all that, this panel went on and as far as to argue that people should not even be able to make the argument the economy has issues. “It’s all Republican spin according to these distinguished journalists.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to produce two new Netflix series and the announcement has Sky News Digital Editor Jack Houghton “questioning management” in the streaming platform. “What on Earth is Netflix thinking?” Mr Houghton said. According to The Guardian, the two shows will be about ‘lifestyle and polo’. “And somehow it gets worse – it’s not just polo, the couple will also appear in shows about the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship,” Mr Houghton said. “It’s an odd move that a couple furious with media attention is furiously pitching projects to major media companies. “But that hypocrisy aside, Netflix has previously axed a component of the deal, including an animated series which was dubbed 'Pearl'. “We know these shows don't do well and are widely mocked so what on Earth is Netflix thinking, making programming about the power of friendship and gardening with Meghan Markle.”

US intelligence warns an Iranian missile strike on Israel is "imminent". The warning comes amid threats from Iran to launch an attack on Israel, after an Israeli airstrike killed senior Iranian commanders. There are fears a strike could happen in a couple of days. Diplomatic efforts to try and de-escalate the situation are continuing behind the scenes. Israel said it is ready for any scenario and is warning the Iranians if they do attack there will be serious consequences.

Sky News host Steve Price says pro-Palestinian protestors have claimed they want to “disrupt cities” right “across the nation”. Mr Price said Australia will be having a “bunch of protests” next week across Australia. “They’re saying they want to disrupt cities across the nation and get themselves involved in peach points,” Mr Price said. “Some of our economic hubs are going to be brought to a standstill. “It’s just incredible what think they might do.”

Sky News contributor Emily Carver says Meghan Markle “always presents herself” as the “victim” in every situation. “Whether it’s a victim of racism, whether it’s a victim of sexism, whether it’s a victim of the nasty British people in the royal family,” Ms Carver said. Ms Markle “seems to think” she’s just “so much more special than anyone else,” Ms Carver told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “That whatever she says, whatever she thinks about a situation is the truth,” she said. “Both Harry and Meghan seem utterly unable to see things from anyone else’s perspective other than their own.”

Author JK Rowling has said she will “never forgive” Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, says Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. Ms De Giorgio says this is over their “unwavering and vocal support” of the transgender community. The Sky News host said Ms Rowling is the “only one” out there with the “moral courage” to stand up for what she believes in. Sky News contributor Emily Carver joined Ms De Giorgio to discuss JK Rowling.

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says there are reports Meghan Markle has “made demands” before she and Harry can reconcile with Prince William and Princess Kate. Ms De Giorgio says one of these demands includes a “grovelling apology”. “She really takes herself very seriously,” Ms De Giorgio said. “The two of them just have absolutely no perception whatsoever.” The Sky News host was joined by Sky News contributor Emily Carver to discuss Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Sky News contributor Emily Carver says Meghan Marke is “willing to throw” anyone “under the bus”. “Including her own family,” Ms Carver told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. Ms Carver said the problem for Ms Markle and Prince Harry is the two have got this “huge” and “massive $100 million dollar Netflix deal" and they need to “provide the goods”. “They need to actually do some work, they need to come up with some ideas, they need to be creative and different,” she said. “I’m not sure these two really are creative independent thinkers.”

The new South Wales government has become the latest state to commence “consultation” about an indigenous treaty, says Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. She says they are “opening applications for three ‘commissioners’ to engage with Aboriginal communities”. “That’s despite the state and 60 per cent of Australians voting no to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament,” Ms De Giorgio said. “Yet again these Labor governments don’t seem to want to listen.” Ms De Giorgio was joined by Centre for Independent Studies Indigenous Forum Director Warren Mundine to discuss the New South Wales government’s push for treaty.

SMR Nuclear Technology Technical Director Tony Irwin says Australia needs to employ “every possible technology” they’ve got to get “low emissions”. Mr Irwin said nuclear is the “only low emissions technology” that is “independent to the weather”. “We should really be into this,” Mr Irwin told Sky News host Steve Price. “We need to consider every possibility. “We need to use everything we can.”

Sky News host Steve Price says nuclear energy “continues to be demonised” by the Albanese government. Mr Price said nuclear energy is a “clean alternative” which could “get our country back on track”. “All our energy sources are under pressure and at risk,” Mr Price said. “A new poll out revealed half or over a half-backed Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan as part of the country’s power mix.” Mr Price was joined by SMR Nuclear Technology Technical Director Tony Irwin to discuss nuclear energy in Australia.

Sky News host Steve Price has criticised the NDIS scheme saying it is a “money-draining social policy” which is being “rorted right around the country”. Mr Price’s comments come after the release of Wayne Wilmot who will “go onto” the NDIS scheme. “His NDIS program … as reported in the Australian today will include eight hours of help each week with daily life,” Mr Price said. “Plus, he will get 16 hours of weekly assistance with economic and community participation. “The do-gooder brigade will talk about turning evil people around, giving them a second chance – it’s madness.”

Supporters of Ukraine Network facilitator Pete Shmigel says over the last couple of months Russia has become “more aggressive and more brutal” in its war against Ukraine. Mr Shmigel’s comments come after a group of Australians wrote to Treasurer Jim Chalmers urging him to divert billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets to go toward financially assisting Ukraine. “Here we have this proposal … we know that the Russian Central Bank has invested money in Australia just like it’s invested money in other countries,” he told Sky News host Erin Molan. “We want to identify what that sum of money is and then allocate that money towards the reconstruction of Ukraine.” Mr Shmigel sat down with Sky News host Erin Molan to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has left US lawmakers applauding and laughing after the leader dropped Fred Flintstone's famous "Yabba dabba doo" catchphrase in an address to Congress. During a speech on Thursday urging the US to overcome its "self-doubt" about its role on the world stage, the Japanese PM shared a light moment about his US connection. He shared memories of spending his early years in New York City while his father worked as a trade official. Lawmakers applauded as Prime Minister Kishida reminisced about American pastimes, like going to baseball games and watching the Flintstones. “I still miss that show,” he told them. “Although I could never translate, ‘Yabba dabba doo."