Biden's White House
Key takeaways from Biden’s tough day in front of the cameras
After introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”, US President Joe Biden tried to prove his mettle against the White House press corps.
- by Josh Boak and Nicholas Riccardi
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Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Biden’s doctor ‘met with Parkinson’s disease specialist at the White House’
Joe Biden’s doctor met with a leading Parkinson’s disease specialist at the White House earlier this year, it has emerged, amid ongoing questions about the US president’s health.
- by Tony Diver
‘Enabler in Chief’: As Biden digs in, Trump turns his attack on Kamala Harris
Trump’s former immigration adviser Stephen Miller also lashed out, seeking to frame the Biden campaign in conspiratorial terms: “What did Kamala know and when did she know it?”
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
‘Nearly fell asleep’: Biden blames jet lag for poor debate as poll shows Harris now more popular
As the White House remains in damage control after a disastrous debate, a CNN poll shows voters believe the vice president has a better chance of beating Donald Trump.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Assange saga
Inside the secret talks to bring Assange home
This was an ultramarathon with a final sprint at the end.
- by David Crowe and Matthew Knott
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US Votes 2024
Democrats with no shortage of replacement options after Biden’s unmitigated disaster
With the eyes of the world watching – and many for the first time since the campaign began in earnest – America’s oldest-ever president failed to meet the moment.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Assange saga
The three words that led to freedom for Julian Assange
The high-stakes hide-and-seek game is coming to a dramatic conclusion, with both Julian Assange and the US government getting what they need.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Regulation
The multitrillion-dollar threat that could spark another financial crisis
A fast-growing part of the financial system is setting off alarm bells.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Weird Trump idea would shut America off from the world
Donald Trump floated a truly bizarre plan during a private meeting in Washington last week.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The billionaires backing Trump have selective memories
Billionaires tend to get very creative with history when they explain their reasons for backing Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
- by Robert Burgess