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Donald Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ on free speech and dissent is threatening US democracy

Donald Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ on free speech and dissent is threatening US democracy

Attacks on the judiciary, the press and universities are all part of a concerted attempt to stifle dissent in America.

26.03.2025 4

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A 1930s movement wanted to merge the US, Canada and Greenland. Here’s why it has modern resonances

A 1930s movement wanted to merge the US, Canada and Greenland. Here’s why it has modern resonances

In the 1930s a group sprang up in North America that wanted to merge the US with Canada. Elon Musk’s grandfather was a significant figure.

22.03.2025 20

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The US has lifted its intelligence sharing pause with Ukraine. But the damage may already be done

Denying access to intelligence sharing and satellite information could lead to an existential crisis for Ukraine.

12.03.2025 10

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Why Trump really wants Ukraine’s minerals – China has put theirs off limits

Donald Trump is demanding Ukraine do a deal to hand over some of its critical minerals.

25.02.2025 3

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What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows

The US has struggled to attract recruits to its military in the past few years.

17.02.2025 4

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The key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration speech

Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as US president at the US Capitol Building on January 20.

21.01.2025 10

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Joe Biden’s legacy: four successes and four failures

As President Biden’s term of office comes to a close, where has he made a difference?

13.01.2025 5

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Trump regains US presidency – how the election played out

Donald Trump is poised to become US president once again after winning several key battleground states. North Carolina with its 16 electoral...

06.11.2024 3

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Trump takes first swing states after voting passes peacefully

Donald Trump looked poised to take some key battleground states this morning as votes continue to be counted. The Republicans were also being...

06.11.2024 5

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Trump takes first swing states of North Carolina and Georgia after voting passes peacefully

Donald Trump looked poised to take some key battleground states this morning as votes continue to be counted. The Republicans were also being...

06.11.2024 10

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US election: officials are issued with panic buttons as attacks on ballot boxes continue

The 2024 US presidential election is proving to be one of the most violent in recent history. It has already been marked by two assassination...

01.11.2024 3

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Will the US vice-presidential debate make a difference? Here’s what happened

If viewers were expecting fireworks, such as those in September’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, last night’s debate...

02.10.2024 3

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Vice-presidential hopeful Tim Walz embraces his small-town values and wants other Americans to do the same

Tim Walz, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee, is from a small town in Nebraska, and he really wants people to know that. Walz sees himself as...

22.08.2024 2

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US election 2024: vice-presidential pick Tim Walz brings ‘regular guy’ appeal to Harris campaign

Hours after Kamala Harris announced her choice of running mate for November’s election, she and her vice-presidential pick, Minnesota governor Tim...

07.08.2024 1

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