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…
California bill would hold gunmakers liable for injuries or deaths
The legislation is modeled after a first-in-the-nation New York law that declares such violations a ‘public nuisance’Some Democratic California lawmakers want to make it easier for people to sue gun companies for liability in shootings that cause injur…
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…
More than 40% in US do not believe Biden legitimately won election – poll
Axios-Momentive poll also finds majority of Americans fear repeat of Capitol attack in next few yearsMore than 40% of Americans still do not believe that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election despite no evidence of widespread voter …
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…
Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account
Georgia Republican’s Covid misinformation violation prompts move, after being issued a ‘fourth strike’ in AugustThe personal Twitter account of the Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been permanently suspended, for violating po…
Indictment of alleged Proud Boys leaders over US Capitol attack upheld
Federal judge rejects defence arguments, a development that could have potential implications for Donald TrumpA federal judge has refused to dismiss an indictment charging four alleged Proud Boys leaders with conspiracy and obstructing an official proc…
Ex-Georgia election workers sue Giuliani and OAN, saying fraud claims put them in danger
Ruby Freeman and daughter claim they became center of unfounded conspiracy theories and were singled out by TrumpTwo former Georgia election workers have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the rightwing One Ameri…