Ellie Sennett

Ellie Sennett



Palestinians wait for aid lorries to cross into the central Gaza Strip in May. AP
Democrats push Biden to demand media access to Gaza amid Israeli aid block

Israel's war and its regional spillover have brought 'deadliest period for journalists'

October 21, 2024
Demonstrators wave the flags of Iran and Hezbollah during a rally in Tehran, after the assassination of the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. AFP
US intensifies Hezbollah and Captagon sanctions as it hardens anti-Iran stance

Treasury Department announces designation of six people and four companies as possibility of long-term regional conflict looms

October 16, 2024
The Thaad missile system is designed to shoot down short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. Reuters
US to send advanced anti-missile system and troops as drone attack hits Israel

Decision follows Iran's missile barrage on October 1 and comes after a drone assault on central Israel killed four soldiers

October 13, 2024
Damage from Hurricane Milton in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida. AP
Hurricane Milton: Conspiracy theories hit response and sow division

Claims proliferate that the government is controlling the weather and giving relief money to immigrants

October 11, 2024
Melania Trump argues in her memoir that women should have the power to decide what to do with their own bodies. AFP
Trump responds to wife Melania siding with Democrats on abortion

Former first lady publicly endorses women's freedom to choose, as Democrats make abortion a key issue for November

October 04, 2024
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance. AFP
Tim Walz and JD Vance to square off in US vice presidential debate

CBS News says moderators will not fact check first and only debate between two nominees

September 30, 2024
US President Joe Biden meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. AFP
Biden unveils $8bn military aid package for Ukraine

US President has only a few months left in power and wants to ensure approved funds are disbursed before he leaves office

September 26, 2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24. AFP / Getty Images
Republicans proceed with bid to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan pull-out

Democrats decry decision as 'shameful' act of political theatre

September 24, 2024
Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will take office in the White House. Reuters / AP
US voters divided on Israel-Gaza policy only weeks from election, poll finds

In swing states, a slim majority has more trust in Donald Trump on foreign policy

September 24, 2024
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump at the UN in 2017. Reuters
How would a second Trump presidency impact the UN?

Donald Trump and many Republicans are deeply distrustful of the UN and other international forums

September 23, 2024
Representative Andre Carson, centre. Bloomberg
Progressive US politicians push to fund UNRWA but face major opposition

Britain and EU have restored funding to Palestinian refugee agency, but Washington's continued delay leaves serious gaps

September 19, 2024
Senator Bernie Sanders appears during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Bloomberg
Bernie Sanders introduces long-shot bill to block $20bn in US arms sales to Israel

Legislation is a long-shot in a majority pro-Israel Congress

September 18, 2024
Republican Senator Joni Ernst, right, discusses the Abraham Accords at an Atlantic Council event in Washington. Photo: The Atlantic Council
Congress moves to boost Abraham Accords military co-operation as Israel-Gaza war strains ties

Washington is increasing efforts to expand on the landmark accords as tension between Israel and its Arab neighbours intensifies

September 18, 2024
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. AP
Republicans take aim at Secret Service and scrutinise would-be assassin's Ukraine views

Congress debates security shortcomings as the Republican Party struggles with internal divides over Kyiv

September 16, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds his weekly news conference at the US Capitol on Thursday. Getty / AFP
Pro-Trump Republicans 'determined' to shut down government, Democrats say

Washington has only 19 days to stave off a government shutdown, but Republican infighting is complicating the chances of a deal

September 12, 2024