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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

US President Joe Biden has affirmed that he will appoint an African-American woman to the top US court for the first time in history.

January 27, 2022

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GETTY IMAGES | President Joe Biden announced on Thursday Justice Stephen Breyer will retire in June

Justice Stephen Breyer is about to step down. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP

Unthinkable Kamala career move suggested

January 27, 2022

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Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to remain on the bench until the end of the current Supreme Court term. PHOTO: PHILIP KEITH FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

Justice Stephen Breyer to Retire From Supreme Court

January 26, 2022

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January 15, 2022

Biden supporters 'apoplectic' one year into his presidency

Just over a year ago, millions of energized young people, women, voters of color and independents joined forces to send Joe Biden to the White House

January 15, 2022

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January 13, 2022

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine-or-testing mandate for workplaces but lets medical rule stand

The court in a second unsigned opinion permitted a vaccine mandate on people employed at health care facilities that receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid. That measure affects about 10 million workers.

January 13, 2022

A COVID-19 vaccine is prepared for administration in Los Angeles on Jan. 7. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP Via Getty Images

January 12, 2022

‘Moron’: Top doc caught on hot mic

America’s top Covid adviser Anthony Fauci has been caught dissing a senator on a hot mic moments after a bad-tempered exchange.

January 12, 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly lashed out at Republican senators during a bad-tempered Senate hearing Tuesday, accusing Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky of fuelling threats against him.

January 10, 2022

Rep. Jim Jordan Rebuffs House Panel Interview On Jan. 6 Insurrection

The Trump loyalist called the probe a "partisan witch hunt."

January 10, 2022

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December 06, 2021

Kamala Harris hit by mass staff exodus

A mass exodus has given fuel to critics of the White House as Kamala Harris and Joe Biden face their toughest period yet.

December 06, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris has faced a recent staff exodus, and White House officials have been quick to pour water over rumours of a “sinking ship”.

August 17, 2021

‘Devastated’: Joe Biden slammed

Australia’s former ambassador to Israel has hit out at US President Joe Biden’s response to the tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan.

August 17, 2021

US President Joe Biden speaks about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House. Picture: Brendan SmialowskiSource:AFP

July 01, 2021

House Speaker Pelosi Names Liz Cheney to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Committee

Most Republicans have opposed the panel, calling it a partisan exercise

July 01, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the panel’s formation alongside Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren and Bennie Thompson in Washington on Thursday. PHOTO: JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS

June 18, 2021

Trump White House doctor, 13 other House Republicans urge Biden to take cognitive test

Biden, 78, is the oldest president in American history.

June 18, 2021

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June 04, 2021

Covid: White House defends Dr Fauci over lab leak emails

The White House has defended the president's top coronavirus adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci, amid scrutiny of his recently released work emails.

June 04, 2021

May 12, 2021

Republicans Removed Liz Cheney From Leadership For Refusing To Bow To Trump

"I will do everything I can to ensure the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval Office," Cheney said after being stripped of power by her party.

May 12, 2021

Rep. Liz Cheney speaks at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on May 12. Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images

May 06, 2021

‘Total disgrace’: Trump fumes over ruling

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the Facebook oversight board’s ruling on his suspension, saying tech giants must “pay a price”.

May 06, 2021

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May 05, 2021

Is Trump back on Facebook? Facebook Oversight Board will rule whether his ban lifts or becomes permanent today.

The big three social media platforms have locked President Trump's accounts because his posts violated their policies during riots at the U.S. Capitol.

May 05, 2021

Will former President Donald Trump remain banned from Facebook and Instagram? The decision from Facebook's Oversight Board comes Wednesday. Gerald Herbert, AP

April 29, 2021

Joe Biden can't stop thinking about China and the future of American democracy

As he delivered his closing pitch to Congress, Biden hammered home the theme.

April 29, 2021

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April 28, 2021

Report: Biden administration expected to push for menthol cigarette ban

The Biden administration is reportedly set to propose a ban on menthol cigarettes.

April 28, 2021

Watch: President Biden is failing to dismantle Trump's legacy and heal a divided nation

Joe Biden came into office promising to govern for all Americans, even those who voted for Trump - after 100 days how is he doing?

April 28, 2021

The American Families Plan reflects many of Joe Biden’s campaign promises. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

April 27, 2021

U.S. health officials say Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can stop wearing masks outside

Changes comes as more than a third of U.S. adults now have both doses

April 27, 2021

In a move that may give Canadians pangs of jealousy — or hope for a post-pandemic future — U.S. health officials now say fully vaccinated Americans usually don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

October 05, 2018

Deep divide: Kavanaugh confirmation fight exposes America's bitter fault lines

The only thing everyone agrees on is that the division runs deep – and no one is quite sure where it is heading

October 05, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford at the Senate judiciary committee hearing, where Republicans could not hide the dire spectacle of 11 white men sitting in judgment. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/EPA