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The Guardian - World
Closing the Stanford Internet Observatory will edge the US towards the end of democracy | John Naughton
The organisation responsible for monitoring digital falsehoods is reportedly being wound down after pressure from Republicans and conspiracy theorists. For most of us, the word “medium” means “a channel or system of communication, information, or ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'American Covenant' and 'No Democracy Lasts Forever': State of the Constitution
America’s foundational document has endured for more than 200 years. So have debates over its merits and future. -
The Guardian - World
Voters in Mauritania’s fledgling democracy head to the polls
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to be re-elected in region of Africa where coups have been commonplace. An estimated 2 million people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Mauritania in what could be the desert nation’s first ... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden says he’s a defender of democracy. America disagrees.
President Biden has made preserving and protecting American democracy a central issue in his campaign for re-election. But his promise to preserve a system that many people think is failing is not a winning message.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Schumer: 'Disgraceful' Trump immunity decision will 'weaken' democracy
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the Supreme Court’s “disgraceful” decision Monday to shield former President Trump’s official acts from prosecution, which will delay his trial on Jan. 6-related charges. Schumer warned the 6-3 ...Donald Trump -
CNN - Top stories
Biden makes the case for democracy after meeting with Zelensky
President Joe Biden apologized to Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday for aid delays from the US, telling the Ukrainian leader "we're not going to walk away from you."Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Obama alums sound the alarm after Biden stumble
A number of former aides to President Obama were sounding the alarm following President Biden's disappointing debate against former President Trump. Former Obama campaign manager David Plouffe called it a "DEFCON 1 moment" during an appearance ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
The big moments from the Biden-Trump debate
Clash rekindles doubts about president’s fitness for gruelling campaignJoe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch key moments from Biden and Trump's first debate
The pair threw insults and clashed on stage about the biggest issues American voters care about - here's what they said.Joe Biden
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US Supreme Court says Trump immune for ‘official acts’ as president
Panel finds unofficial actions are not protected in decision likely to delay federal trial beyond November electionDonald Trump -
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‘Immune, immune, immune’: Five key points from Trump’s Supreme Court case
Conservative majority breaks legal ground and reshapes prosecutions against former president while liberals lament -
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US Supreme Court provides new reason to fear a Trumpian return
Given his post-presidential behaviour, can anyone view a grant of ‘official’ immunity with equanimity?Donald Trump -
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What Labour’s first 100 days in government would look like
A round of international summits and policy announcements loom as Starmer plans to slim the summer recess if elected -
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Le Pen, Trump and liberal panic
Liberals are in for a long struggle as nationalist populism surges in the US and EuropeDonald Trump