Sky News host Erin Molan has warned about the “enormity” of what’s at stake in the lead up to the November US election amid rising global tensions. “When it comes to who and what is best for our nation, Australia, given our reliance upon the US for protection, then I think we have as much at stake in this upcoming US election as every single American,” she said. “Perhaps even more given where we are situated; our proximity to potential conflicts. “What happens in November matters greatly, and whilst the lead up to it may be the greatest show on earth – I certainly love the drama and entertainment – don’t for a second let that distract you from the enormity of what’s at stake.”

Melania Trump has announced her upcoming memoir, promising to share “the truth” about her life during Donald Trump’s presidency. The former first lady aims to address what she calls her "misrepresentation" during her husband's time in the spotlight. In a promo video released on her X account on Thursday, Melania describes writing the memoir as a deeply personal and reflective journey. "Writing this memoir has been a deeply personal and reflective journey for me," she said. “As a private person who has often been the subject of public scrutiny and misrepresentation, I feel a responsibility to clarify the facts."

Sky News Political Reporter Cameron Reddin says there is a “misalignment” of the government’s ambition and what it can deliver regarding the issue of domestic violence. The federal government has released their $4.7 billion plan to combat gender-based violence. “There tends to be a bit of a … misalignment between the ambition and the intent and deliverability of many of these things,” Mr Reddin told Sky News host Erin Molan. “The money is slow to roll out.” If you or anyone you know needs support: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to go head to head in what’s sure to be a savage debate on September 10th, broadcasted on the ABC. But as is commonplace with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the debate lead up has been marred by controversy. Sky News All Stars Megyn Kelly, Nigel Farage and Kristin Tate take a deep dive into the debate drama and foreshadow who will come out on top.

New York Post immigration reporter Jennie Taer has warned Colorado Governor Jared Polis has dismissed a gang presence in the state, calling it “imagination”. “When we brought these different pieces of evidence to the governor’s office, he said that ‘this is imagination, that there is no gang takeover’,” Ms Taer told Sky News host James Morrow. “We have seen it ourselves through not only court documents but being down in this area; Tren de Aragua does have a presence, and there is a threat to the residents living here who likely fear retribution from speaking out. “We are also dealing with sanctuary laws where you have federal authorities kind of at odds with the local authorities who can’t honour requests from immigration and customs enforcement to detain individuals who are in local custody.”

CNN has called out Vice President Kamala Harris for using former US president Donald Trump’s border wall in their campaign ads. The network covered the story on Wednesday during CNN host Erin Burnett’s ‘Erin Burnett OutFront’ show. Burnett was joined by CNN’s KFile senior editor Andrew Kaczynski and called out Harris for using the border wall despite condemning it for years. The CNN host asserted that the vice president’s past comments on Trump’s wall are coming back to “haunt” her. For years, Vice President Harris referred to the wall as “useless”, un-American and a “vanity project” for Trump. Kaczynski went back and discovered over 50 occurrences where Harris slammed Trump’s wall and is now using it in her ads.

Sky News host James Morrow says the Democrats are “punching” the Russia button again. “Spare me the Russia, Russia, Russia routine,” Mr Morrow said. “I’m all against foreign interference and influence wherever it comes from but when it comes to the Democrats and the left … I’m a little sceptical when they suddenly get religion when it comes to Russia. “I’m also more than a little sceptical that President Kamala Harris is inevitable either.”

Sky News host James Morrow says he doesn’t believe the headline polls are “quite as strong” for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz as “some would have us think”. “I suspect Democrats’ internal polling is, in fact, worse than the public stuff we see in papers,” Mr Morrow said. “The Harris campaign seems to be not about convincing voters to vote for them, but convincing others that others are voting for them”.

Card payment surcharges are under scrutiny as everyday Australians are feeling the brunt of an escalating cost of living crisis. The Reserve Bank of Australia says it will conduct a review into whether card surcharges should be banned or reduced. Sky News Australia was joined by Labor MP Jerome Laxale to discuss the calls to scrap card payment surcharges.

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan discusses why Victoria's domestic violence rates are lower than other jurisdictions at the National Cabinet meeting. "We held a royal commission into this back in 2016, and the outcome of that royal commission achieved a couple of things, it identified it was an absolutely a priority for the government," Ms Allan said. "Therefore, we had to build a system … for women and children experiencing family violence; there wasn't a system there that wrapped its arms around women and children and kept them as the centre of the systems focus but kept the perpetrator in view as well. "Let's be clear there is a long way to go."

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro joins her counterpart at the National Cabinet meeting to announce a $4.7 billion to tackle the national domestic violence crisis. "I think this is a really important start, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with our federal counterparts on this issue,” Ms Finocchiaro said. “We have been very clear that the territory is overrepresented in domestic violence statistics and I think all of my colleagues here understand that. “It is about doing our share of the heavy lifting as well with our $180 million over five years that the NT has put on the table.”

Sky News US Analyst Michael Ware says Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a “jab” at Kamala Harris while his “covert machinery” works overtime to support former US President Donald Trump. Mr Ware’s comments come after Mr Putin weighed in on the US Presidential election saying he would prefer it if Kamala Harris were to win. “This is the poison pill endorsement,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. “No one wants it and as we’ve seen from these Department of Justice indictments … the reality is that the Russian state is actively working to support former President Trump’s campaign. “The poison pill endorsement, on the one hand, he wants to have a jab at Kamala Harris by endorsing her, while the rest of his covert machinery is working overtime to support former President Trump.”

Sky News US Analyst Michael Ware says both US Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump are taking “very different approaches” to the upcoming Presidential debate. “Kamala Harris is not only the sitting Vice President, but she was a US senator … this woman knows how to debate and to cross-examine, let’s face it,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. “I don’t think her style is of great concern to her team, they’d want to nail down some sticking specifics on policies. “Vice President Harris is essentially going to ground in Pennsylvania to prep for this debate, whereas the former President Trump is well known for the fact that he doesn’t really think he needs much debate prep and prefers to go impromptu off the cuff.”

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says the Albanese government should be “very proud” of the changes to the stage three tax cuts. “If you were to try and sell a policy about reforming tax, I think part of it’s got to be reinvesting that in working people in this country,” he said. “When Anthony or the Prime Minister, in February, said listen, the Morrison plan, we were gonna give a lot of tax cuts to the very top bracket and, instead they redistributed it so that 13.6 million people got tax cuts. “I reckon that’s something that this government should be very proud of.”

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says he wants to “keep contributing” to the people of Australia. “I think the best thing this country’s got going for this is minerals. They are great, but it’s our people,” Mr Shorten told Sky News Australia. “The best path for turning disadvantage into advantage is education.” The NDIS minister’s comments come after he announced he has taken the role as Vice Chancellor of the University of Canberra.

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has sat down with Sky News Australia to discuss his announcement of retiring from politics. “I feel very lucky to have served the parliament for 17 years,” Mr Shorten said. “No one in my family has ever come close to being in public life – there have been some good days and there’s been some bad days, but there’s not a single day I would hand back. “I’m just very grateful to my voters and people of Australia and it’s been a privilege … I just feel exceedingly fortunate.”

The son of US President Joe Biden is accused of not paying around $2 million in income tax between 2016 and 2019. His reversal from a not guilty plea came as jury selection was about to begin in a Los Angeles courtroom. He was attempting to submit a rare plea deal which would allow him to maintain his innocence despite accepting a guilty verdict.

As AUKUS expands to the Western Australian suburb of Rockingham, concerns have been raised surrounding infrastructure, schools, and healthcare won't meet the area's population boom. The suburb is forecast to grow more than 60 per cent over the next 20 years and by 2027.  More than 700 submariners and their families are expected to move to the area as Western Australia hosts a rotational presence of nuclear-power submarines.

New South Wales local governments are set to see an overhaul over proposed council code of conduct rules. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, misbehaving councillors would face fines suspensions or disqualification from public office under a proposed suite of reforms aimed at streamlining accountability and instilling transparency in local government. Commentator Jason Morrison and the Australian’s National Affairs Editor Joe Kelly joins Sky News host James Macpherson to discuss the proposed reforms.

The BBC has announced plans to cut 500 jobs in total by March 2026 in an effort to save money despite spending £80 million on a new diversity drive. Commentator Jason Morrison and the Australian’s National Affairs Editor Joe Kelly joins Sky News host James Macpherson to discuss BBC's decision to cut jobs. “They can't afford to pay 500 staff who they're letting go, but they can afford to spend £80 million a year on diversity programs. You know, the stuff that really matters, £80 million a year.”