Jade Macmillan
United States
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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How a forgotten section of the US constitution could thwart Donald Trump's re-election hopes
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
America's top court weighs Donald Trump's presidential eligibility in a constitutional test legal experts describe as one of the most consequential cases the US has seen in decades. Here's what you need to know.
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'Who the hell was the impostor?': Trump won, Haley lost, but his New Hampshire victory left him angry
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC and Rebecca Armitage
Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary just moments after polls closed. But a defiant speech from his rival left the former US president visibly frustrated.
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analysis:Ron DeSantis was supposed to be Donald Trump's main rival. His campaign ended with a whimper
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
For a candidate talked up as having so much promise, Ron DeSantis's presidential hopes were troubled from the start. Now his decision to drop out – and endorse Donald Trump in the process – hands his one-time ally turned rival another big win, writes Jade Macmillan.
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analysis:Trump's record-breaking Iowa win was expected, but it's still extraordinary
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Des Moines, Iowa
The former president's resounding victory, called while many Republicans in Iowa were still waiting to vote for their presidential pick, was widely expected. But it still sets up an extraordinary primary season, writes Jade Macmillan.
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Iowa Republicans pick Trump as presidential nominee in first caucuses of 2024
By Lucy Sweeney and Lucia Stein with North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan and Brad Ryan in Des Moines, Iowa
Donald Trump thanks the "great people of Iowa" after decisively winning the state's Republican caucuses, setting him up with a strong lead to be the party's nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Look back over how the day's events unfolded.
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'So many Trump haters': As a small state holds first big US vote, some Republicans are turning
By Brad Ryan, Jade Macmillan and Bradley McLennan in Des Moines, with Emilie Gramenz in Washington DC
This week's Iowa caucuses signal the start of the primary race for the 2024 US election. Donald Trump's the strongest polling Republican, but many caucus-goers say there are better options.
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US government urges Arizona court to keep charges against extremist Donald Day after Wieambilla shooting
By Simon Cullen and North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan
He was a close confidant of Stacey and Gareth Train, the couple who, alongside Gareth's brother Nathaniel, shot dead constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold and a neighbour.
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AUKUS backers insist future presidents can be trusted as laws pass US Congress
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines hits another major milestone, as supporters of the deal seek to ease concerns that it could be torn up by a future US president.
Australian nuclear submarines are a step closer to reality as AUKUS legislation clears US Senate
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
The legislation still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives, but its passage through the US Senate is a significant step forward for Australia's plans to purchase American subs.
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Don Day Jr's digital footprints reveal a state of mind that saw enemies, conspiracies everywhere
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By Kevin Nguyen, Ali Winston, and Michael Workman, with North American bureau chief Jade Macmillian in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
ABC Investigations has uncovered the extensive digital footprints of Donald Day Jr, who was charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Wieambilla, Queensland. His posting history reveals a conspiratorial worldview where violence is inevitable.
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Donald Day has been arrested in connection with the Wieambilla terror attack. Here's what we know
By Jessica Black, Brad Ryan and Emilie Gramenz, with North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan in Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
The Arizonan extremist linked to the Wieambilla siege was understood to be a figure in the shooters' lives for more than two years before they murdered three people.
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Murder-for-hire claims levelled at India – again – after 'crime out of a movie' foiled in New York
By Brad Ryan, North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan and Emilie Gramenz
Two months after Justin Trudeau suggested Indian agents were behind an assassination on Canadian soil, New York prosecutors say a similar "crime out of a movie" was being planned in the US.
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analysis:How high-level hostage diplomacy got through the sticking points that threatened the deal
By Brad Ryan and North America correspondent Jade Macmillan in Washington DC
For weeks, the faces of hostages have been plastered on posters all over the world, while the diplomatic operation to free them has largely been top secret.
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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