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Legislation heads to Biden for his signature just four days before Treasury deadline
Republican drama barely dents US president’s agenda
Democrats and Republicans have made compromises to head off a damaging default
The US brand of national conservatism fails to resonate in the UK because it is a fundamentally different society
House Speaker has kept his party behind him so far, but pressure has grown as deadline for a potential default nears
Both sides agree to continue discussions as deadline for potential default grows closer
The Democrat has failed to convince conservative West Virginians that Biden’s clean energy subsidies will help them
The only reason a default is conceivable is the depth of disagreement in the country
Scope of agreement begins to emerge as talks intensify in bid to avoid unprecedented national default
Biden refuses Republican preconditions for raising $31tn borrowing cap ahead of White House talks
Backers say president will have an incumbent’s advantage in fundraising but see concerns about his age and popularity
Prolonged illness makes it harder for Joe Biden’s party to push through legislation and appointees
Former US president hits out at prosecution as Republicans criticise indictment as short on substance
The party dominating politics in America’s third-largest city is offering two very different visions
Lawmakers from both parties at odds over future legislation to shore up the financial system
New assessment from US energy department has given more credence to theory of the origin of Covid
African-Americans in crucial ‘purple’ states are increasingly frustrated by issues such as policing and voting reform
Influential South Carolina Democrat dismissed concerns about the president’s age
President locks horns with Republicans and sketches out appeal to voters with 2024 election looming
President and House Speaker remain at odds over how to avoid default after first face-to-face meeting
Furore over handling of classified material has rattled run-up to expected 2024 presidential bid
Democrats were once the party ‘in love’ with ideological purity. The shoe is on the other foot
A hoodie-wearing stroke survivor, a Trump-backed author and an ex-mixed martial arts fighter are among the newcomers
Positive news on the economy, legislative agenda and global affairs sets up president for re-election bid
Decision to register as an independent deals blow to Joe Biden’s party after success in midterm elections
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