Nuclear submarine deal lurks below surface of Australian election

The AUKUS security pact, which would allow Australia to purchase nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S., faces growing skepticism amid concerns over its staggering cost and increasing distrust of President Trump. Although this major deal remains the primary topic before Saturday's election, it is part of a broader effort to counter China's rising military strength through a decades-long collaboration between Australia, the U.S., and the U.K.