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Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Latest
Infant mortality rate rose 8 per cent after Texas abortion ban, study shows
The researchers looked at how many infants died before their first birthday after the abortion ban in September 2021.
- by Devi Shastri
‘Rigor mortis’: Watergate reporter says Biden’s debate behaviour not a one-off
Former Washington Post investigative reporter Carl Bernstein says those close to Biden have told him the president’s cognitive decline has accelerated in the past six months.
- by Nick Ralston
US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution
The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump, at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘King above the law’: Trump’s court victory has far-reaching implications
The US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision along ideological lines is a clear victory for Trump but it will also have far-reaching implications for future presidents.
- by Aaron Blake
World of photos, July 2, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I knocked Biden out of the race in ’87. Almost four decades later, he needs to quit again
In Washington, people often become what they start out scorning. This has happened to Joe Biden.
- by Maureen Dowd
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are 10 options for the Democrats
A meandering, occasionally incoherent and almost universally panned first-debate performance from Biden has led to calls for him to step aside, even by those loyal to him.
- by Aaron Blake
Biden’s family tells him he should stay in the race. Only 28 per cent of Americans agree
The Biden family has used a gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race despite a dreadful debate performance.
- by Colleen Long, Zeke Miller and Thomas Beaumont
48 hours to fix a 90-minute mess: Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy
There is heightened scrutiny as Joe Biden retreats to Camp David with those who have been crucial in his past decisions to run for the presidency.
- by Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Katie Rogers
After debate debacle, Jill Biden tries to convince us Joe is fit to lead
Jill Biden was right at her husband’s side as they exited Air Force One to head for a pair of campaign stops. She is doing all she can to convince donors that Joe Biden can win.
- by Josh Boak