Trump hoards $400m campaign fund for self-promotion, not candidates

Trump controls over $400 million in campaign funds but spends it boosting his image rather than helping Republican candidates.

Why it mattersRepublicans betting on Trump to boost their midterm chances may find he prioritises his personal comeback over party success.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the outcome of US midterms shapes global trade and security policy affecting Australian business and defence partnerships.

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Anthony Albanese. A man wearing black-rimmed glasses and a navy blue suit with a light patterned tie, seated in front of a large window with green foliage and a desk lamp visible in the background.

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Albanese held undeclared golf-club membership while club received $6 million

Albanese held an undeclared honorary membership to Marrickville Golf Club. The club received $6 million in federal funding.

Why it mattersAn undeclared membership raises questions about conflicts of interest and how federal grants are given to projects in the PM's own electorate.