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Former Republicans planning anti-Trump political party - media
Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to ex-president Donald Trump, are aiming to form a centre-right breakaway party, according to media reports.
Anne Applebaum on Post Trump America
When the angry mob stormed into the US Capitol last month, they didn't just attack a building, they attacked an idea. Atlantic Staff writer Anne Applebaum talks to Jesse about the aftermath of that… Audio
US correspondent Susan Davis
US correspondent Susan Davis joins Kathryn to talk about the former president's upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate, as Donald Trump's lawyers file a 75-page pre-trial brief arguing it's… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
Does Donald's Trump second impeachment have any real meaning? Also Ron updates on the continued prosecutions of the Capitol invaders and their and their sympathisers among actual members of the House… Audio
Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call
US President Joe Biden has warned Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first call, the White House says.
Trump lawyer Giuliani faces $1.b lawsuit over 'big lie' election fraud claims
A US voting machine company is accusing Giuliani of defamation in what it called his "big lie" campaign about widespread fraud in the US presidential election.
Google to pause all political ads
Alphabet Inc's Google will pause political ads on all of its platforms starting 14 January, following last week's violence at the US Capitol.
Capitol riots: Trump says his speech was appropriate
US President Donald Trump has said his speech before last week's deadly Capitol riot, when he urged his supporters to march on Congress, was "totally appropriate".
Capitol riots: FBI warnings amid fears of more pro-Trump violence
There are reports of armed groups planning to gather at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC in the run-up to Joe Biden's 20 January inauguration.
US House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution against Trump
US House Democrats have introduced one article of impeachment accusing Donald Trump of inciting insurrection over a violent attack on the Capitol last week
Washington aims to secure Biden's inauguration in wake of rampage
US officials pressed law enforcement authorities to safeguard President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration from violence by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol.
US role as democracy champion battered by assault on Capitol
The US will find it harder to advocate for democracy and rule of law abroad after the assault on the Capitol unless it grapples with Trump's role in the violence, current and former US diplomats say.
Trump surrounded by shrinking group of loyalists
US President Donald Trump has increasingly isolated himself in the White House, relying on a small group of loyalists and lashing out at those who dare to cross him, including Vice President Mike…
US Capitol breach: How it all unfolded
Security officers in dark suits drew their pistols and trained them on the shouting mob trying to smash their way through the door of the normally sedate House of Representatives chamber.
Legal scholar Kim Wehle: the path to a US election result
Author and constitutional scholar Kim Wehle is a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and a former assistant attorney. She was associate independent counsel in the Whitewater… Audio
Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Democratic convention
Michelle Obama has launched a stinging attack on US President Donald Trump as Democrats prepare to crown Joe Biden as their White House challenger.
Hong Kong: US blacklists chief executive Carrie Lam
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, and 10 other top officials from Hong Kong and mainland China.
US intelligence agency warns voters of foreign interference
A US counter-intellligence agency has issued a rare warning that the public should screen information, check online sources and report suspicious actions.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's jailing 'was retaliation' for book
President Trump's ex-lawyer will return to home confinement after a judge ruled he was sent back to jail in retaliation for writing a tell-all book.
US Correspondent Ron Elving
The state of Florida's Covid-19 spike, and the White House throws shade at Dr Anthony Fauci. Audio