David Smith

Both Hamas and Israel now say they will continue to release hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement. Meanwhile, U.S. president Donald Trump has suggested his country will take over the Gaza strip… Audio

We cross live to Washington DC where thousands of pro Trump protesters are clashing with police outside the US Capitol building. Audio

The final votes are still being counted in the remaining states that will decide the US presidency. Joe Biden is the favourite to win as he maintains his lead in Arizona, and narrows the margins in… Audio

Unexpected results and holding speeches from both Donald Trump and Democratic contender Joe Biden in the early hours of the morning in the United States. Karyn asks Professor David Smith from the… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Kathryn about the evidence for and against impeaching Donald Trump, Senator Kamala Harris's departure from the Democrats race and the death… Audio

Washington is digesting the impeachment inquiry hearings, in which the star witnesses were women and immigrants. But did Democrats land a knockout punch against Donald Trump? Opinion polls suggest… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Susie Ferguson about the latest in the President Trump impeachment inquiry, and the buzz around billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who is set… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith says the US President has been taking a victory lap after approving a US military raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Isis leader Abu Bakr… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Kathryn about impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump, and a crackdown on vaping products in some US states. Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith. Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith with the latest on Hurricane Dorian's path from devastating the Bahamas, to Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina declaring states of… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith on the largest far right march of the Donald Trump era, resulting in 13 arrests in Portland, Oregon. Also the US President has his real estate… Audio

The new Australian Labor Party MP for the Canberra seat of Bean believes the people of Norfolk Island have not been well served by Australia in the recent past. Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith with Donald Trump's response after two mass shootings in the US have left 31 people dead, at a mall in El Paso,Texas and outside a bar in Dayton… Audio

From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian correspondent David Smith says all eyes are on Washington this week with Special Counsel Robert Mueller due to testify before two House committees… Audio

From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith talks to Kathryn about a rare diplomatic row between the US and the UK.  Audio

US correspondent David Smith joins Kathryn for a look at the Democrats' first primary debates kicking off over two nights in Miami this week. Audio

A review of the family court has found the radical reforms of 2014 have delivered few of the promised benefits for parents and children.

It cites one case where a custody dispute over a ten-month-old… Audio

A review of the family court system is calling for sweeping changes.

The Independent Panel's review of the 2014 family justice system reforms, acknowledges the family justice sector is in trouble and… Audio

From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith talks to Kathryn about the White House being forced to defend its immigration agreement with Mexico after reports that key provisions… Audio