Today
More states gear up to hear challenges to Trump’s eligibility
More than a dozen other states have pending legal challenges under the same amendment, according to US media reports.
- Matthew Cranston
This Month
US House votes for Biden impeachment inquiry
Republicans seeking evidence linking the President to his son’s business dealings have voted to open an impeachment inquiry, raising tensions before the US election.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Can America’s ‘Iron Lady’ really win the presidential race?
There are three reasons why former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is running to be the first female American president.
- Matthew Cranston
AUKUS subs deal set to pass Congress after breakthrough
US Congress could vote before the end of the year on selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after agreement on Capitol Hill.
- Matthew Cranston
Nikki Haley fights off fierce rival attacks in final Republican debate
Nikki Haley’s momentum in recent polls and more moderate policy ideas made her the prime target of attacks from rivals.
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- Matthew Cranston
Why Nikki Haley is rising among the rivals to Trump
Even if she doesn’t win, her ascent may make this race more interesting, especially in the early states, which will begin to vote in six weeks.
- Nate Cohn
Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on US Supreme Court, is dead
The rancher’s daughter wielded great power over American law from her seat at the centre of the court’s ideological spectrum. She was 93.
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- Linda Greenhouse
Santos is expelled from US Congress after a tumultuous year of lies
The House of Representatives voted to remove George Santos by more than the two-thirds majority required by the US Constitution.
- Gregory Korte and Billy House
What Kissinger told Rudd before flying to China
Australia’s Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd dined at the late Henry Kissinger’s home earlier this year.
- Matthew Cranston
November
- Analysis
- Joe Biden
The rematch that’s underwhelming America
In a US election campaign that’s shaping up as one between two elderly men, the Democrats in particular might need an ‘emergency break glass’ option.
- Matthew Cranston
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Biden’s role in hostage deal no guarantee of poll boost
The US president likes to be regarded as a skilful internationalist with effective global relationships, but it’s the global flash points that have hurt him most.
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- Matthew Cranston
Democrats fear losing Senate control as Joe Manchin taps out
The West Virginia legislator’s decision sent shockwaves through Joe Biden’s party and gives Republicans a significant chance to seize control of the Senate.
- Luke Broadwater
October
Pence ends 2024 campaign against Trump in sudden early exit
The former vice president’s campaign suspension could help to consolidate support among other non-Trump candidates.
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- Stephanie Lai and Gregory Korte
Republicans embrace right-wing hardliner as new House Speaker
The elevation of Mike Johnson, part of the effort to overturn the 2020 election and a religious conservative opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage, cements the GOP’s lurch to the right.
- Catie Edmondson
Hopes for AUKUS as US Congress elects new Speaker
After weeks of political chaos, the election of Mike Johnson reduces the risks of a government shutdown and of key legislation around the military pact being left hanging.
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- Matthew Cranston
‘Hopelessly divided’ Republicans keep US Congress paralysed
Republicans selected Mike Johnson as the next candidate in their struggle to break the gridlock and select a speaker, after Donald Trump torpedoed the last one.
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- David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Makini Brice
Biden warns of ‘conflict and chaos’ spreading
In a major speech, the US president appealed for billions of dollars in funding, saying America cannot let Russia’s Vladimir Putin and militant group Hamas win.
- Matthew Cranston
Congress squabbling hangs over Albanese’s US visit
Wrangling over the US speakership is delaying plans to finalise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s program for his trip to America, which includes lobbying for AUKUS.
- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Bonds
Powell says three factors are behind the bond yield spike
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell explains why longer-term bond yields are rising, including views of a resilient economy and fiscal deficit concerns.
- Matthew Cranston
Trump-backed Republican loses US Speaker vote
Jim Jordan, who is backed by Donald Trump, must overcome deep Republican divisions in a second scheduled ballot, as the US House remains leaderless.
- David Morgan, Makini Brice and Moira Warburton
