Trending in Politics (Australia) - Week 43, 2026

Weekly archive: 19–25 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 25, 2026.

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1. barack obama 500+ searches

   • Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections – BBC
   • ‘Chaos, cruelty and corruption’: Obama unleashes on Trump – The Daily Telegraph
2. senate estimates 200+ searches

   • 'Clipped and called a liar': Gallagher lays bare cost of 'roastings' as top bureaucrats flee APS – The Canberra Times
   • Politics, theatre and policy: Your guide to Australia’s Senate estimates – Politico
3. serbia 200+ searches

   • Breaking: Serbian president concedes defeat to student-led movement in election – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election – The Guardian
4. nicki minaj 100+ searches

   • Rap star teased as new Trump press secretary after gushing interview – Nine.com.au
   • Nicki Minaj teased as new White House press secretary: Steven Cheung – Washington Examiner
5. brazil election 100+ searches

   • Brazil election: Voters to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son – BBC
   • Trump wants to 'restore' US power in Latin America. He could soon be one step closer – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
6. lebron james 500+ searches

   • Trump calls LeBron 'total disgrace' over perceived anthem disrespect – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • President Trump criticizes 76ers' LeBron James for actions amid national anthem – ESPN
7. donald trump 500+ searches

   • The Republicans are erasing Trump. The president is now Mr 2.4 per cent – SMH.com.au
   • It Took Republicans This Long to Realize That Trump Is a Cancer to Their Political Party? – Esquire
8. alberta referendum vote 500+ searches

   • Alberta referendum live results – CBC
   • Alberta referendum questions: Live results – LiveWire Calgary
9. ali g 200+ searches

   • Republican leader embarrassed by Ali G film says he plans to sue Sacha Baron Cohen: ‘A liar and a pervert’ – The Guardian
   • El Paso GOP chair plans to sue 'Borat' filmmaker over appearance in new movie – KFOX
10. deportation 200+ searches

    • Trump administration deported nearly 1 million through July, report finds – The Washington Post
    • Trump’s DOJ deported 980K migrants in 18 months: Policy group – NewsNation
11. fraud 200+ searches

    • Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme – The Guardian
    • Trump launches $25 million whistleblower incentive program; Nick Shirley receives first payout – The Hill
12. bbc 100+ searches

    • Trump ordered to sit for deposition in his $14bn BBC lawsuit – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC – SMH.com.au
13. jayson tatum 100+ searches

    • Amica announces new campaign with Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics – Yahoo Sports
    • New Amica Campaign With Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum Highlights the Importance of Preparation, Both on and off the Court – Business Wire