Relations with our top ally are strained as the US President accuses Australia of breaking a 2017 "verbal commitment" on aluminium exports. Albanese is racing to secure an exemption from new US tariffs, with billions and Aussie jobs at stake—only 30 days left to strike a deal.

For more, Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins.

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A London court has found Sam Kerr not guilty of racially harassing a British officer after just four hours of deliberation. Footage showed her calling him "stupid and white" during a taxi fare dispute, but the jury agreed she was commenting on power and privilege, not race.

For more, Daily Mail’s George Odling joins.

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Virgin unveils its "pets on planes" policy—two designated rows for cats and dogs on select flights. Pets must be over 8 weeks old, vaccinated, and in a soft-sided carrier under 8kg.

For more, Margy Osmond from the Tourism and Transport Forum joins.

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Heavy rain on the east coast, floods in the north, a heatwave in the south, and a possible cyclone in the west—Australia is facing extreme weather. What’s ahead for the weekend?

For more, Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Housing & Homelessness Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume to discuss the likelihood of Australia being hit with new tariffs on metal exports and Welcome to Country spendings.

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The US President is "considering" exempting Australia from his sweeping new tariffs on steel and aluminium.

For more, former White House Spokesperson Pete Seat joins.

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As rain and floods hit North Queensland, Kharma Greer, 13 days overdue, faced a challenge—closed roads blocked her trip to Townsville Hospital. When her water broke, she was rushed to Ingham Hospital for a C-section, welcoming baby Khirralaa hours later.

For more, Kharma Greer joins.

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Concerns are rising over social media safety in Australia amid surging extremism, with Musk's X and Facebook scaling back moderation.

For more, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant joins.

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Australia's Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the US President to advocate for Australia's exemption from proposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium—measures that could jeopardise billions in exports and put thousands of Australian jobs at risk. 

For more, Health Minister Mark Butler joins.

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Australian footballer Sam Kerr's fate lies in the hands of a jury as she waits for the verdict in the racial harassment trial. If found guilty, Kerr could face years behind bars with the prospect of never playing for her country again.

For more, Daily Mail's Crime Correspondent George Odling joins.

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