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US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 again, in what has been described as a "rebound" infection by his doctor.

July 30, 2022

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Steve Bannon arrives at court in Washington on Friday. Photograph: Jemal Countess/UPI/Rex/Shutterstock

Steve Bannon convicted of contempt of Congress for defying Capitol attack subpoena

July 23, 2022

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US President Joe Biden. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Joe Biden tests positive for Covid

July 21, 2022

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July 19, 2022

Biden can't control the one thing that could save his presidency

Whatever happened in the past, it's clear that until Biden can convince the country he has inflation under control, his political fortunes are not likely to improve.

July 19, 2022

July 17, 2022

Ted Cruz claims high court gay marriage legalization was ‘clearly wrong’

Controversial US Senator Ted Cruz has discussed the possibility of reversing gay marriage legalization, calling the decision “clearly wrong”.

July 17, 2022

Senator Ted Cruz said the decision to legalise gay marriage was ‘overreaching’. Picture: Leah Millis/AFP

July 12, 2022

Is Joe Biden too old to be President?

It’s a question that has provided ample fodder for Republicans, while Democrats and most of the American media have been reluctant to broach it – until now.

July 12, 2022

Joe Biden turns 80 in November. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP

July 10, 2022

Biden’s approval rating falls even further

29% of voters approve of US president’s performance, Civiqs daily tracking survey has shown

July 10, 2022

US President Joe Biden © Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

July 02, 2022

Cassidy Hutchinson: Sinister phone call before former White House aide’s testimony to Congress

Before delivering testimony that rocked the US this week, a former White House staffer allegedly received an ominous phone call.

July 02, 2022

Ms Hutchinson is one of the witnesses who was allegedly pressured ahead of her testimony by Mr Trump’s allies. Picture: Stefani Reynolds/AFP

June 25, 2022

‘Hero’ judge blamed as US fury rages

The late, great Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is being roasted after her death for a decision many say would have saved America from its abortion nightmare.

June 25, 2022

Some liberals are blaming late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for not retiring earlier to make room for another progressive judge. Picture: Madel Ngan/AFP

June 19, 2022

Julian Assange has no prayer against the ‘Empire of Lies’

The Wikileaks co-founder is bound for a show trial by politicians desperate for votes

June 19, 2022

FILE PHOTO. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. © Daniel LEAL / AFP

June 18, 2022

Economy is Already Collapsing, Majority of Americans Believe

The new poll also suggested that most Americans don't think the economy will improve any time soon.

June 18, 2022

The share of Americans who believe the U.S. is in a recession crossed the 50 percent mark this month. People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 14, 2022 in New York City SPENCER PLATT/GETTY

June 04, 2022

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro charged with contempt of Congress

Prosecutors allege he defied requests for information from committee investigating January 6 assault

June 04, 2022

Peter Navarro faces a possible prison term if convicted on the contempt of Congress brought against him © AP

June 04, 2022

Trump-backed celebrity doctor wins Pennsylvania Senate primary

Trump-backed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz will run as the next Republican senator for Pennsylvania after his opponent conceded the race.

June 04, 2022

May 18, 2022

Pennsylvania primary: Trump-backed 'Dr Oz' in cliffhanger vote count

A Trump-backed celebrity doctor's campaign to run as the next Republican senator for Pennsylvania has come down to a nail-biting conclusion.

May 18, 2022

REUTERS / Mehmet Oz won Mr Trump's backing

May 03, 2022

President Biden responds to Roe v. Wade Supreme Court leak

“Roe was egregiously wrong from the start,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the draft opinion which is dated Feb. 10.

May 03, 2022

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April 08, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed to the Supreme Court, Becoming the First Black Woman Justice in U.S. History

The Senate voted, 53-47, to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Supreme Court justice, making history in diversifying the bench while leaving unchanged the conservative tilt of a court preparing to tackle gay rights, environmental regulations and race in college admissions.

April 08, 2022

President Biden congratulated Judge Jackson after the Senate voted to confirm her. PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

April 02, 2022

Jen Psaki to leave White House – media

The White House press secretary is said to be at the final stage of talks with the MSNBC network

April 02, 2022

March 21, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings begin – could Republicans sink her chances?

Nominee could become first black woman in supreme court’s history, and Biden is hoping for a smooth confirmation process

March 21, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson with Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia on Tuesday. Democrats cannot be complacent about the chances of Jackson getting through. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

March 10, 2022

OPINION The real reason the feds haven’t indicted Trump

The federal court system would be crippled if many more defendants started exercising their right to a jury trial.

March 10, 2022

Former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Merrick Garland (Getty Images)

March 02, 2022

Biden Unveils New Covid-19 Strategy for Next Phase of Response

The administration will need to secure enough funding to fulfill an array of plans

March 02, 2022

New studies offer clues about who may be more susceptible to long Covid, a term for lingering Covid-19 symptoms. WSJ breaks down the science of long Covid and the state of treatment. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds for the Wall Street Journal