US Senate
US House votes to suspend ceiling and avoid default
Joe Biden welcomed the passage of the debt ceiling bill and urged the Democratic-majority ruled Senate to “pass it as quickly as possible”.
- by David Morgan
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Opinion
US politics
Forget the debt ceiling, the entire roof’s collapsing on America
America’s restless struggle against the very concepts of governance and government increasingly threatens the survival of a normal, functional nation state.
- by Peter Hartcher
What you should know about the US debt ceiling deal
The deal would suspend the $US31.4 trillion ($48 trillion) debt ceiling until January 2025.
- by Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw
Biden and McCarthy reach in-principle deal on debt ceiling
The White House and negotiators for House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to avert a debt default.
- by Erik Wasson and Laura Davison
Jury convicts Trump loyalists over January 6 Capitol attack
More than 500 Trump supporters have so far pleaded guilty to charges relating to the Capitol riot in 2021.
- by Sarah N. Lynch
Opinion
South China Sea
The future of the internet depends on who controls the South China Sea
The strategic waterway is one of world’s most important shipping lanes for oil, minerals and food – but the biggest asset up for grabs in the South China Sea is Big Data.
- by Maurizio Geri
Dissatisfaction with West doesn’t amount to support for China, Russia-led world order
Who wants a world order shaped by Russia and China? Turns out, not that many.
- by Latika Bourke
Republicans criticise Biden as second Chinese balloon is located
Republicans accused President Joe Biden of showing weakness toward China for not shooting down the suspected spy balloon sooner.
- by David Lawder
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Think Biden is too old to run for president again? No, he’s feeling sprightly
As he surveys the wreckage wrought upon the Republican Party by Donald Trump, Joe Biden must scarcely be able to believe his luck.
- by George Brandis
Letters
Letters
Submarine spending wasteful and a threat to Australian sovereignty
The subs are an expensive way of adding to our self-defence capabilities, compared to underwater drones and smart mines, and long-range missiles.
Former Republican candidate arrested for orchestrating shootings at Democrat homes
Angered by his loss at the November elections, Solomon Pena is accused of paying four men to shoot at the homes before joining them for the final drive-by.
- by Rio Yamat and Susan Montoya Bryan