USA

Kavanaugh's nomination hangs in the balance

Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to a lifetime seat on the U.S. Supreme Court hung in the balance on Friday. Democratic senators call on the President to "immediately withdraw" the nomination but in a tweet, Trump says, Kavanaugh's testimony was powerful, honest and riveting"

28/09/2018

USA

Kavanaugh accuser to testify Thursday in U.S. Senate - lawyers

Kavanaugh accuser to testify Thursday in U.S. Senate - lawyers

23/09/2018

USA

John McCain - a legacy of integrity

John McCain was a fighter in life, war and politics, who earned an immense amount of respect even from his opponents

26/08/2018

USA

Mitt Romney to run for US Senate

The Republican is hoping to replace outgoing Utah Senator Orrin Hatch.

16/02/2018

USA

Senate passes US budget but Nancy Pelosi, in record House speech, warn

Bipartisan deal ignores safeguards for "dreamers" a key Democrat demand.

08/02/2018

USA

Government shutdown looms over US working week

In the US Senate, Democrats are refusing to pass temporary Government funding measures without a deal on immigration. With the Government in shutdown, Republican Mitch McConnell has inched towards a compromise, but is it enough?

22/01/2018

USA

WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning sets sights on US Senate

The former US Army intelligence analyst is to seek the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat in Maryland.

14/01/2018