Last week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for “official actions” they undertook while occupying the highest office.

The impact of this historic decision could shred crucial parts of the court cases against Donald Trump, as he vies for presidential election in November.

Will the court decision mean he is now above the law, or, is there a good reason to protect both former and sitting presidents from prosecution? 

And with conservative judges behind this ruling, did ideology play a part?

Today, North American correspondent Farrah Tomazin explains what was behind the decision, and the impact it could have on Trump’s upcoming trials, and even, more broadly, on American democracy.

Last week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for “official actions” they undertook while occupying the highest office.
The impact of this historic decision could shred crucial parts of the court cases against Donald Trump, as he vies for presidential election in November.
Will the court decision mean he is now above the law, or, is there a good reason to protect both former and sitting presidents from prosecution? 
And with conservative judges behind this ruling, did ideology play a part?
Today, North American correspondent Farrah Tomazin explains what was behind the decision, and the impact it could have on Trump’s upcoming trials, and even, more broadly, on American democracy.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

A court granted an ex-president immunity from prosecution. And yes, it happened in a democracy.

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After a six-week break over winter, the Parliament was a fiery place this week.

Labor framed the next election as one between the “mainstream vs the maddies”, and the opposition is homing in on its framing of the prime minister as dishonest.

But, as has been the case so many times in the past year, the parliament again convulsed over the war in Gaza. Opposition leader Peter Dutton started a sharp immigration row when he called for Palestinians to be blocked from Australia because they may sympathise with Hamas. The vehemently pro-Israel leader sought to portray Labor as weak on the Gaza issue by questioning their approach on the refugee intake.

But how will this play out in electorate, and how has the government responded?

Joining Paul Sakkal are chief political correspondent David Crowe and home affairs and immigration reporter Natassia Chrysanthos.

After a six-week break over winter, the Parliament was a fiery place this week.
Labor framed the next election as one between the “mainstream vs the maddies”, and the opposition is homing in on its framing of the prime minister as dishonest.
But, as has been the case so many times in the past year, the parliament again convulsed over the war in Gaza. Opposition leader Peter Dutton started a sharp immigration row when he called for Palestinians to be blocked from Australia because they may sympathise with Hamas. The vehemently pro-Israel leader sought to portray Labor as weak on the Gaza issue by questioning their approach on the refugee intake.
But how will this play out in electorate, and how has the government responded?
Joining Paul Sakkal are chief political correspondent David Crowe and home affairs and immigration reporter Natassia Chrysanthos.

Inside Politics: Dutton goes hard on visas for Palestinians

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When former White House deputy national security advisor, Matt Pottinger, issued a warning to global leaders the other day, he didn’t mince his words.

Those who still entertain the idea of a ‘stable’ relationship with Chinese president Xi Jinping are “smoking dope”. To do so, he says, means they haven't really been listening to Xi Jinping, about his aims for world domination.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on the dangerous message that China sent out, the other week. And which global leaders, according to Matt Pottinger, need to rethink their relationship with China.

When former White House deputy national security advisor, Matt Pottinger, issued a warning to global leaders the other day, he didn’t mince his words.
Those who still entertain the idea of a ‘stable’ relationship with Chinese president Xi Jinping are “smoking dope”. To do so, he says, means they haven't really been listening to Xi Jinping, about his aims for world domination.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on the dangerous message that China sent out, the other week. And which global leaders, according to Matt Pottinger, need to rethink their relationship with China.

'We do a terrible job at listening': Peter Hartcher on China's growing threat

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They are arguably one of the most brutally persecuted group in the world. The Rohingya people, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, have been abused, discriminated against, and murdered for decades. 

And, just over a week ago, the group experienced what is thought to be its worst massacre in years. Hundreds of people, including many women and children, were killed in a drone attack while trying to flee their village. South-East Asia correspondent Zach Hope, who is on the ground in Thailand, has spoken to witnesses of the attack, whose loved ones have been murdered.

Today, Zach Hope on Myanmar’s so-called “forgotten war”. And whether an emboldened alliance of rebel armies might help spell the end of the country’s brutal military junta.

They are arguably one of the most brutally persecuted group in the world. The Rohingya people, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, have been abused, discriminated against, and murdered for decades. And, just over a week ago, the group experienced what is thought to be its worst massacre in years. Hundreds of people, including many women and children, were killed in a drone attack while trying to flee their village. South-East Asia correspondent Zach Hope, who is on the ground in Thailand, has spoken to witnesses of the attack, whose loved ones have been murdered. Today, Zach Hope on Myanmar’s so-called “forgotten war”. And whether an emboldened alliance of rebel armies might help spell the end of the country’s brutal military junta.

The ‘forgotten’ war close to home we can no longer ignore

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A court granted an ex-president immunity from prosecution. And yes, it happened in a democracy.

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