As the PM cast the opposition's focus on the awkward diplomatic snafu as trivial, the stakes of his wait to meet Trump could hardly be higher Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Republican congressman Jason Smith was a guest of honour at Parliament House on Thursday, watching question time from the floor of the chamber and holding talks with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese. The chair of the US congress’ powerful ways and means committee has spent recent days helping ministers decode Donald Trump and grapple with uncertain times in the Australia-US alliance. Continue reading...