In this week's episode of The Real Story, Joe breaks down the trifecta of national security issues plaguing Australia this week. Firstly, the curious case of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles' sudden trip to Washington - can he get an audience with the Trump administration. Then, ASIO announced it believed that Iran was the mastermind behind at least two antisemitic attacks in Australian, prompting the government to expel Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and his staff. And China's threats to seize control of Taiwan, there are growing concerns over Beijing's potential to throttle the supply of vital computer chips to the rest of the world.

National security, defence and maritime security expert, Expert Associate at the National Security College, and friend of the show Jennifer Parker joins Joe with her insights.

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Landmarks light up in blue for officers killed in ambush in Victoria's high country

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Uber looks to launch service for kids

And streets turn red for La Tomatina

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Former W-A Senator Linda Reynolds has won her defamation battle against Brittany Higgins. 

The RBA will take into account the latest inflation numbers, which show a big spike in consumer prices.

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All the latest around the big Taylor Swift engagment news 

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Search for a gunman continues after two police officers were killed in an ambush in Victoria's high country

Iran denies involvement in two anti-Semtitic attacks on Australian soil

IDF wraps up inquiry into strikes on Gaza hospital

And wedding bells for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

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Australia has expelled Iran's ambassador -- after it was revealed the Iranian government directed at least two attacks against the Jewish community.

Two Victorian police officers are dead and another wounded in a shooting at a rural property 300 kays north east of Melbourne.

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Miley Cyrus has joined forces with Fleetwood Mac.

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Erin Patterson to learn her fate on September 8 after plea hearing yesterday 

Deputy PM Richard Marles arrives in US for high level defense talks

Right to disconnect laws expanded to small business

And calls for sperm donors to be paid

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The federal government will bring forward its 5 per cent deposit scheme, for all first home buyers.

The sole survivor of the deadly lunch which killed three people in Victoria has offered the mushroom cook a message of forgiveness while addressing a court. 

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This Superstar is reportedly locked in to perform at the NRL grandfinal!

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Erin Patterson returns to court for a pre-sentence hearing

Record crowds turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies across the country 

Good news for first home buyers 

And Ukraine marks Independence Day 

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Thousands of pro Palestinian protestors will take to the streets in 37 cities and towns across the country

Three stabbed as gang storms a party

Hackers target Google

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Just a day after the AFL defended the character of their Grand Final entertainment choice, Snoop Dogg has made more controversial comments

Woolworths staff issued body cameras in a bid to tackle rising violence

Lyle Menendez faces parole board a day after his brother was denied freedom

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