Josh Gerstein

Democrats significantly delayed the passing of US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' by deliberately debating it for hours in the House. POLITICO Legal Affairs Correspondent, Josh Gerstein… Audio

The US Senate is back debating Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" this morning, after a long weekend of late-night negotiations and changes. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein… Audio

In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful". POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio

US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

In the US, several Republicans have posted statements in support of Donald Trump's move, while others say the President should have sought congressional approval first. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs… Audio

Eyes are now on Washington DC for President Trump to expand on his new comments. Trump's reportedly asked the national security council to be ready for his return in the White House situation room… Audio

In today's episode, the bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk, Telecommunications company Voyager says there… Audio

The bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk. Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to… Audio

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students. Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter… Audio

Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, according to a new poll by the ABC and The Washington Post. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh… Audio

A hearing will get underway shortly in the US state of Maryland as President Donald Trump and the President of El Salvador say there's nothing they can do to return a mistakenly deported man back to… Audio

On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses Trump's tariff on New Zealand, more than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping… Audio

More than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping tariffs he announced last week. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke… Audio

In today's episode, Health New Zealand has released its findings of an urgent review, after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, Democrat Cory Booker has been… Audio

Donald Trump is the first convicted felon to hold the office of President of the United States. POLITICO Senior Legal Affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to hold the office of President. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio

The FBI is investigating what it says was an apparent assassination attempt on the former US President Donald Trump at his Florida golf club this morning. A suspect is in custody, and has been named… Audio