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It follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.
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New York Times: The 4-3 decision has set off a political and legal earthquake.
Court rules Donald Trump ineligible for White House in Colorado
First time in history insurrection has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
Rudy Giulani loses $238 million lawsuit to election workers over 2020 vote lies
Two election workers sued for lies Giulani spread that bred racist threats and harassment.
House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Every Republican is rallying behind the politically charged process.
Supreme Court case could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds
The appeal could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot.
Biden warns Israel it is 'losing support' over war
New York Times: Biden's comments expose a widening rift with PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Talk of a Trump dictatorship charges America's political debate
New York Times: Calls for a historian to be locked up reinforce Trump critics' fears.
Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in Washington case
Court sets parameters on what Trump can and can't say.
Joe Biden uses fundraisers to caution against predecessor
US President Joe Biden warns democracy is 'more at risk in 2024'.
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former US first lady, dead at 96
Rosalynn died on Sunday after living with dementia.
'I am your retribution': Donald Trump's extreme plans for 2025
NY Times: US governance and foreign policy face a radical shift if Trump wins re-election.
A fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at Apec summit
The world’s economy could surely benefit from a US-China detente.
Trump, facing 91 felony charges, leads Biden in battleground states
New York Times: Trump's still strong - but a conviction may turn the tide, poll suggests.
Former vice-president ends campaign for the White House
Mike Pence becomes the first major candidate to leave a race dominated by Trump.
DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel
The move could boost the Florida governor in his Republican primary campaign.
Republicans pick yet another nominee for House Speaker, desperate to end chaos
Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump.
Republicans attempting another vote for new House speaker
The candidate list is long and jumbled with no obvious choice for the job.
US sending defences and advisers to Middle East as Gaza ground assault looms
A ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.
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A polarised Australia confronts ‘Trump-style’ misinformation
NY Times: The Voice referendum has split Australia - and sparked a wave of conspiracies.
McCarthy is out as US Speaker of the House - but what happens next?
A temporary Speaker is in place, but the election of a new Speaker will take place.
Historic day as Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy voted out
Contingent of hard-right conservatives throw House and Republican leadership into chaos.
Trump’s lawyers grapple with implications of surprise fraud ruling
New York Times: The ruling could strip Trump of control over his signature properties.
Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire
Trump has repeatedly lied about his riches on his annual financial statements.
Trump campaign backtracks on handgun claim
It emerged it could be illegal for someone on federal charges to buy a gun.
Trump stops at gun shop, resuming in-person campaigning
Trumps ramps up his campaign after a weekend of online threats and accusations.
Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to firearms charges
He has also been under investigation for his business dealings.
Putin denounces 'persecution' of Trump, calls Musk 'outstanding'
New York Times: The cases against Trump will be good for Russia, Putin says.
'Allegations of abuse of power': US Speaker directs panel to open impeachment inquiry
House investigations so far 'paint a picture of a culture of corruption'.
US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran
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First Lady Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19
She tested positive for Covid-19 Monday but is only experiencing mild symptoms.