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Jade Macmillan
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Jade Macmillan is the ABC's North America bureau chief, based in Washington DC. Jade joined the ABC in 2008, and has previously been a political reporter in the Parliament House bureau in Canberra, and a journalist and producer in Sydney and Western Australia. Follow her on Twitter @JadeMacmillan1.
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As hate crimes soar across the US, college campuses become a flashpoint
By North America correspondent Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
Jewish and Muslim students describe how they and their friends have felt targeted on American university campuses, as administrators grapple with how to preserve both free speech and student welfare.
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analysis:Albanese is finally getting his US visit, but America's wild dysfunction complicates the trip
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington, DC
Anthony Albanese is going to the US at the invitation of Joe Biden, but the drama on Capitol Hill means his message might not be heard as loudly as he'd have liked, writes Jade Macmillan.
ASIO spy chief speaks on Indian assassination allegations and potential threats to Australia
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Palo Alto, California
Australia's domestic intelligence chief Mike Burgess is in the United States for a historic public gathering of the Five Eyes intelligence partners.
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Alleged Chinese spy removed from Australia, ASIO director reveals at Five Eyes meeting
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Palo Alto, California and defence correspondent Andrew Greene.
ASIO Director General Mike Burgess reveals a Chinese academic was removed from Australia after a foiled attempt to infiltrate a unnamed, prestigious research institution.
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Jordan and Egypt unwilling to accept Palestinian refugees as organisations call for urgent access to deliver aid to Gaza — as it happened
By Leonie Thorne, Lara Smit, Audrey Courty, John Lyons, Liana Walker, Debra Killalea, Jon Healy, Jade Macmillan, and Riley Stuart
Look back on the latest updates as King Abdullah II of Jordan says neither Jordan nor Egypt are willing to accept any Palestinian refugees.
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'Criminal leaking': Trump hits back after former president accused of sharing sensitive details
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington
Former US president Donald Trump is accused of discussing "potentially sensitive" details of America’s nuclear submarine program with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
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US 'disappointed' by Solomon Islands snub as Pacific Island leaders gather at White House
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington and PNG correspondent Tim Swanston
The United States says it is "disappointed" by the absence of Solomon Islands' prime minister from a summit aimed at improving Washington's ties to the region.
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Australia accuses Russia of mocking the UN as Penny Wong calls for changes to how it works
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
The foreign minister puts a focus on conflict, climate change and nuclear weapons in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for reforms to the UN to better respond to an "age of existential threats".
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The world's biggest press baron is handing over power. How will it affect media in Australia and abroad?
By Brad Ryan and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
Rupert Murdoch's retirement is a momentous media moment that could lead to big shifts in the media and political landscapes in Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world.
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Julian Assange unites cross-party delegation in Washington to push for WikiLeaks founder's freedom
By Brad Ryan and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
An unlikely coalition of Australian parliamentarians converges on Washington to lobby US decision-makers to drop the legal pursuit of Julian Assange and grant his freedom by Christmas.
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Australia raises concerns with India over allegations it sent assassins to kill Sikh leader in Canada
By Brad Ryan and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has raised concerns with India about a fatal shooting in Canada, which that country has blamed on India-backed agents.
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Prospect of another 'erratic' Trump presidency prompts call to move faster on AUKUS
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
Two years since the AUKUS deal, some American politicians are calling for the US to step up its shipbuilding before selling subs to Australia, while others say Donald Trump's possible return to power means congress should move more quickly.
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'This is a critical moment': China's behaviour towards Australia makes AUKUS more urgent, US senator warns
By Brad Ryan and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
As some Republicans raise concerns about the deal to supply American subs to Australia, a US Senate committee hears China's recent behaviour means "time is of the essence" in the trilateral AUKUS pact.
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What does 30pc of average household wage get you on the global rental market?
By James Oaten in Tokyo, Nick Dole in London, Angelique Lu in Sydney and Jade Macmillan in New York
We challenged four reporters to find somewhere to live for 30 per cent of the average wage in their global cities. From "dorms for adults" to buildings that could be demolished at any moment, they saw it all.
Georgia books Trump on 13 charges including conspiracy to impersonate a public officer — as it happened
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan and Brad Ryan in Atlanta, North America correspondent Barbara Miller, Nelli Saarinen and Georgie Hewson
The 45th US president is formally charged on 13 counts by authorities in Georgia over alleged interference in the state's 2020 election results. Look back on Friday's updates.
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Analysis
analysis:Why Donald Trump’s third indictment could prove to be the most damaging
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
Donald Trump's third indictment marks an extraordinary moment: a former president is fighting charges over his handling of the last election, while campaigning to win the next one.
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Trump claims he's being 'persecuted' after pleading not guilty to 2020 election interference charges — as it happened
By Bridget Judd, Tessa Flemming, Brad Ryan in Washington DC and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty after being indicted on charges related to his conduct in the 2020 presidential election. Look back on Friday's updates.
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Trump indicted by grand jury on four charges over 2020 election — as it happened
By Bridget Judd with North America correspondents Jade Macmillan and Carrington Clarke
Former US president Donald Trump is indicted on criminal charges. Look back on Wednesday's updates.
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As American police searched for the Gilgo Beach serial killer, they zeroed in on a local suburban dad
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
Long Island police say they have finally caught the serial killer who dumped his victims along the shores of Gilgo Beach, thanks to a stash of burner phones, a forgotten clue and a pizza crust.
'HORRIFYING NEWS': With a potential third arrest looming, Trump's legal situation just got worse
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
For the third time this year, former US president Donald Trump has taken to social media to claim he's about to be charged in yet another criminal case. Here's what we know.
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'It's very disturbing to me': Why Hollywood CEOs are outraged actors and writers have walked off the job
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
The last time Hollywood's actors and writers went on strike at the same time, the biggest stars were fighting for residual pay cheques. Decades later, streaming giants and artificial intelligence are at the heart of the debate.
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'It was sink or swim': Three Aussie submariners just graduated from an elite AUKUS training program
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan and Bradley McLennan in Charleston
At an elite naval school in South Carolina, the first three Australian submariners are graduating from a nuclear training program, in preparation for the first stage of nuclear-powered subs to be delivered under the AUKUS deal.
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AUKUS could expand in second phase to include other countries, US officials say
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
Senior US officials say they are in talks with a "variety" of other countries about potentially involving them in the second phase of the AUKUS agreement, with artificial intelligence and quantum technologies on the table.
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After Roe fell, Anya Cook ended up miscarrying her unviable pregnancy in a hair salon bathroom
By North America correspondent Jade Macmillan and Emilie Gramenz in Washington DC
In the 12 months since the US Supreme Court overturned the law enshrining abortion rights nationwide, the landscape has drastically changed. Abortion is now prohibited or heavily restricted for millions of Americans, and providers are worried their most vulnerable patients will continue to suffer.
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The Titan sub mystery unfolded in unimaginable horror. For those on board, it was over in a moment
By North America correspondent Jade Macmillan in Boston with Lucia Stein and Rebecca Armitage
Days of frantic waiting has ended in tragedy for the families of the Titan sub passengers. But the search for answers is just beginning, and the question now is whether lessons will be learned from the underwater implosion.
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