Democrats vow to take down ‘Trump crime family’

Detailed summary

After a crushing Republican midterm defeat, Democrats are preparing to turn their attention to the Trump administration, vowing investigations into alleged corruption and misconduct while increasing scrutiny of the President's inner circle.

What do the results of the US midterm elections mean for the MAGA agenda, the promotion of immigration hardliner Stephen Miller, and the political future of Donald Trump himself?

Plus, Climate experts weigh in on whether COP31 still has any real influence as pressure mounts for stronger global action, while Israel's complex coalition negotiations raise questions about whether a change in government would bring about a meaningful change in policy.

Guests: Dr Lily O'Neill, Senior Research Fellow at Melbourne Climate Futures; Steven Hendrix, Former senior US diplomat

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