America on a knife edge: The latest on the US Presidential Election
The Briefing5 Nov 2020

America on a knife edge: The latest on the US Presidential Election

We bring you the latest on the US Presidential Election as it plays out. With Joe Biden insisting every ballot be counted and Donald Trump launching legal action, American voters are anxious and exhausted.

Hugh Riminton joins us from Washington as the US election race continues.

In today's headlines:

  • US election count update
  • “Stop the count”: Armed guards protect American voting centres from angry protesters
  • NSW Premier “shocked” after QLD Premier rubs in State of Origin win
  • Mardi Gras parade cancelled, moved to the SCG

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Trump's $1bn threat to the BBC + Vote #1 neo-Nazis

Trump's $1bn threat to the BBC + Vote #1 neo-Nazis

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Zali Steggall’s message to Sussan Ley & Chris Minns + US Govt shutdown ends

Zali Steggall’s message to Sussan Ley & Chris Minns + US Govt shutdown ends

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Police in hot water over neo-Nazi rally + Is uni a scam?

Police in hot water over neo-Nazi rally + Is uni a scam?

Monday Headlines: Coalition to meet this week to discuss Net Zero position, NSW police accused of ‘double standards’ as neo-Nazi rally outside Parliament House reviewed, more than 900,000 people evacu...

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BONUS: What Australia can learn from Zohran Mamdani

BONUS: What Australia can learn from Zohran Mamdani

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Big Brother host Mel Tracina on Margot Robbie, fame & The Cheap Seats

Big Brother host Mel Tracina on Margot Robbie, fame & The Cheap Seats

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7 Nov 202537min

Former Prince Andrew called to give evidence + Elon Musk's $1T payday

Former Prince Andrew called to give evidence + Elon Musk's $1T payday

On the same day he had his Royal titles stripped, another major setback for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. He’s now been summoned to appear before a US congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein. ...

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New rules for dodgy real estate agents + The Aussies hacking your algorithm

New rules for dodgy real estate agents + The Aussies hacking your algorithm

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THE BEEFING: Britney Spears vs Kevin Federline

THE BEEFING: Britney Spears vs Kevin Federline

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