Patriotism

• President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of July 4, praising the nation's founders while labeling his political opponents as "godless" and "evil" communists. • The address served as a campaign rally ahead of the midterm elections, with Trump urging his supporters to avoid being "foolish" or "unwise" to ensure a victory. • Trump used the platform to demand that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, a piece of legislation that would implement stricter voter ID requirements.

• New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a nearly 13-minute address criticizing "blind patriotism" for ignoring systemic inequality and the nation's flaws. • Mamdani argued that America's greatest strength is its constant evolution and diversity, rather than a fixed identity. • The speech served as a critique of Donald Trump’s political movement, which Mamdani claims relies on a static notion of Americanism that marginalizes immigrants.

Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.We’ll wrap up some of the overnight news before Krishani’s on deck, and also bring you a preview of today’s press club speech from the defence industry minister, Pat Conroy. Continue reading...