George Papadopoulos, (left) the former Trump campaign adviser who triggered the Russia investigation, is guided as he arrives for his first appearance before congressional investigators on Capitol Hill. Photo: AP/Carolyn Kaster

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Alexander Downer's foe questioned by Washington investigation

George Papadopoulos, a former adviser to Donald Trump’s election campaign who claims Alexander Downer and the Australian government spied on him, has testified for six hours before sparsely attended US congressional committees in Washington, DC.

Opinion

Richardson: How the Libs dodged a leadership bullet

Alexander Downer’s recent disastrous forays into public life should prompt a sober rethink of the concerted efforts to install him as leader of the SA Liberal Party, writes Tom Richardson.

Politics

"You're never happy": Downer lashes voters for delivering "decade of turmoil"

Former Liberal leader Alexander Downer appears to have doubled down on his criticism of voters at the Mayo by-election, penning a column in which he blames the Australian public for 10 years of political turmoil.

Politics

Downer set to be endorsed next week - but insiders say she'll never win Mayo

Insiders say the Liberals have “lessons to be learned” over their failed Mayo by-election campaign, but Georgina Downer appears likely to be re-endorsed as the party’s candidate as early as next week – despite some members privately declaring she will never win the seat.

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Downer interviewed by FBI about Russia: report

Alexander Downer sat down for an interview with two FBI agents in London in 2016 to discuss potential Russian meddling in the US presidential election, a sensational New York Times report alleges.