Israel has confirmed it has launched strikes on "dozens" nuclear and military targets in Iran — reportedly killing the Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "alarmed" over the attacks and warns it risks further "destabilisation" in an already volatile region.

The attacks signal major escalation in regional tensions, and comes as fears over Iran's nuclear capabilities have increased dramatically.

Patricia Karvelas breaks it all down on Politics Now.

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Anthony Albanese wants the tariffs dropped, but he's not about to bow to the President Trump's demands. 

The Albanese Government is playing down the Trump Administration's review of the AUKUS agreement, with Deputy leader Richard Marles suggesting the move was "completely natural". It comes as the Prime Minister is set to meet with the US President on the sidelines of the G7 Summit — so, is Donald Trump trying to force Australia's hand?

And Australia has joined with four allies to sanction two Israeli Ministers for "inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank". And while the Opposition hasn't outright criticised the move — they're calling into question the "threshold" for such a decision.

Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Charles Croucher, Nine Chief Political Reporter on The Party Room.

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With Q+A wrapping up after an 18-year stint on our screens, PK and David Speers share their reflections and honour the crew behind the program.And Australia has joined with the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Norway to issue Magnitsky style sanctions against two Israeli Ministers, in a move which Foreign Minister Penny Wong shows the "level of concern" Australia has about what is occurring.

The joint statement claims the Ministers have "incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights", but the Albanese Government is already facing criticism from the US and Israel — as well as closer to home.

And ex-Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has accused her former party of a "toxic culture" and racism, in an explosive resignation letter. It comes just a week after she defected from the Greens to Labor.

Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.

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Anthony Albanese has used his first National Press Club address since Labor's thumping election win to lay out his second term vision.

And with a renewed focus on productivity — including a round table — is the Prime Minister preparing the ground for reform?

And while the PM condemned the "horrific" and "targeted" attack on nine journalist Lauren Tomasi while she covered the LA protests, he wouldn't be drawn on whether he would raise the matter directly with Donald Trump.

Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson break it all down on Politics Now.

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As most of the country marks the King's Birthday, former PM Scott Morrison has received our nation’s highest honour — but should these awards be handed out to former politicians for doing the job?

And with the G7 meeting of world leaders fast approaching, there's speculation about what will be up for negotiation if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with US President Donald Trump. Will the PM broach beef and biosecurity with the President?

Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.

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What lessons can Australia learn from Ukraine's drone attack on far-flung Russian air bases?

Donald Trump has re-entered the domestic political frame this week, doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminium, while his defence secretary urges Australia to increase its defence spend. So, how is Anthony Albanese positioning?

And then there's shock defection of WA Senator Dorinda Cox from the Greens to Labor — and Teal Independent Nicollete Boele just clinching the seat of Bradfield. But it looks like Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian could appeal the result.

And speaking of Liberal women, Fran and PK are steel reeling from a Liberal elders' suggestion that women in the party are "sufficiently assertive" and that it might be time to give men in the party a leg up.

Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Paul Sakkal, Chief Political Correspondent for the SMH and the Age on The Party Room.

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As the UK carves out a partial exemption on the Trump administration's tariffs, Opposition leader Sussan Ley is urging the Albanese Government to negotiate the same. 

It comes as the Prime Minister has labelled the US administration's 50 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports "economic self-harm" -- and continues to stare down  calls for Australia to increase its defence spending to 3.5 per cent. 

And in the hotly contested seat of Bradfield, Independent Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has clinched a very narrow win. So, what does this mean for the moderate wing of the Liberal party?

Patricia Karvelas and David Speers  break it all down on Politics Now.

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In a shock move, WA Senator Dorinda Cox has quit the Greens to join Labor, where she says her priorities are "more aligned". But what actually sparked the defection — and is there a risk here for the Government?

And PK and Brett dive into the latest on the Bradfield recount, and how the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent is another political win for the Albanese Government.

Patricia Karvelas and Brett Worthington break it all down on Politics Now.

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