ACLU calls James Comey indictment ‘a grotesque abuse of presidential power’ – live updates

Civil rights group says ‘Trump has yet again proven his disdain for the principles that have actually made America great’; US president calls Comey a ‘dirty cop’ Well, the president is awake. Donald Trump has posted the following on his Truth Social social media network: JAMES COMEY IS A DIRTY COP. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! … Read more

Man fined $34,000 for deepfake pornography of prominent Australian women in first-of-its-kind case

Watchdog applauds ‘strong message’ after federal court orders Gold Coast man Anthony Rotondo to pay for posting deepfake images to a now-defunct website Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man who posted deepfake pornographic images of prominent Australian women has been slapped with a hefty fine as a “strong … Read more

Trump says US will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets

President announces 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% on heavy-duty trucks and 50% on cabinets Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25% tariff on imports of all heavy-duty trucks and 50% tariffs on kitchen cabinets. The … Read more

Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies

Comey, one of Trump’s frequent targets, indicted on counts of making false statements and obstruction of justice US politics – latest updates James Comey, the former FBI director and one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets, was indicted on Thursday on one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstruction … Read more