Senate majority leader calls out Democratic colleagues by nameBiden delivers most direct appeal yet for filibuster reformDemocracy on the line: Biden under pressure to act on voting rightsThe price of goods and services in the US continue to rise at ra…
The Guardian view on Trump’s mob, a year on: threats to democracy grow
On the anniversary of the US Capitol riot, the danger is not over. Republicans are stepping up their assault upon voters’ rights and essential institutions The threat to American democracy may be greater today than when the insurrectionist mob swept in…
Trump cancels news conference for Capitol attack anniversary – US politics live
Press conference at Mar-a-Lago canceled to Republicans’ reliefMerrick Garland to speak on DoJ investigation into insurrectionTrump’s ‘cult-like control’ of party grows stronger, a year onCNN is reporting that Stephanie Grisham, former White House press…
US Congress reports unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases – live
Uptick comes amid a rise in new cases across the countryDemocrats bid to change Senate rules if GOP thwart voting rights reformDemocrats set to bring voting rights protections bill to SenateSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailMo…
Capitol attack: Cheney says Republicans must choose between Trump and truth
Republican member of the House committee investigating the events of 6 January issues stark warning to her partyThe Steal: stethoscope for a democracy near cardiac arrestOn a day of alarming polling about attitudes to political violence and fears for U…
Eric Adams sworn in as mayor of New York City
The Democrat, a former police officer, has promised to welcome business and to focus on rising crimeNew York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, was sworn into office soon after midnight yesterday. It was a fitting time of day for a cop-turned-politico who h…
Rahm Emanuel leads confirmed Biden nominees in late-night logjam break
Ex-Obama chief of staff will go to Japan after deal for vote on Russia pipeline sanctions ends Republican Senate resistanceThe former Obama White House chief of staff and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel was among more than 30 ambassadors and other Biden nom…
Biden’s Build Back Better plan faces uphill battle as bill advances to Senate – live
Senate Democrats indicate they will make changes to billTlaib: ‘Corporate’ Senate Democrats imperil Build Back BetterBiden announces he will renominate Powell as Fed chairmanSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailAmerica’s democrac…
House passes Biden’s $1.75tn Build Back Better plan after months of negotiations – live
House predictably voted mostly along party linesBill now goes to the Senate, where Republicans are expected to be unified in oppositionHarris takes on presidential role – briefly – as Biden has colonoscopyKyle Rittenhouse found not guilty in Kenosha sh…
Trump asks court to block release of records to Capitol attack committee – live
Ex-president formally asks appeals court for injunctionManchin wavers on spending bill after US inflation surgeSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailSpeaking at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day, Joe Biden thanked a…