President Obama sends his American Jobs Act to Congress, along with plans for budget cuts to pay for it all. And he warns his Republican rivals: the only thing stopping the plan is politics.
Channel 4 News’ US politics commentator Felicity Spector assesses the reaction to the President’s pitch for a $447bn package to boost the US economy
Barack Obama is preparing to make a key speech on US unemloyment, but as Channel 4 News examines, his own job is at risk as the president’s ratings plummet to new lows.
As the clean-up continues in the wake of Hurricane Irene, US politicians are battling over how federal funds should be spent to help victims.
The US Justice Dept has launched an investigation into the country’s biggest ratings agency Standard and Poor’s – the same agency which downgraded America’s AAA credit rating earlier this month.
Back on the road – and back in the fight: President Obama has been taking his message on job creation and the economy out to the American people – with a three-day bus tour through the Mid-West.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been wowing young followers with displays of strength, but is keeping the electorate guessing about a possible bid to run again for the presidency next year.
As bickering over the US debt ceiling continues on Capitol Hill, Channel 4 News US politics expert Felicity Spector reveals more than two-thirds of Americans just want to see a deal – any deal.
Political leaders are deadlocked over a deal to raise America’s debt limit with President Obama warning of “Armageddon” if they don’t agree.
Can the Republicans and Democrats agree on a deal to avoid what experts have branded a “huge financial calamity” for the United States? Felicity Spector takes a look.
Channel 4 News’s US politics commentator Felicity Spector gives her reaction to the first major debate between the Republican presidential contenders.
As Oprah Winfrey moves on to new broadcasting ventures, Channel 4 News considers the impact so far of one of the world’s most influential, and richest, black women.
As President Barack Obama arrives for his tour of Europe, Channel 4 News US politics analyst Felicity Spector looks at what he is hoping to achieve from the trip.
As Barack Obama prepares to deliver a major speech on US foreign policy in the Middle East, Channel 4 News US politics analyst Felicity Spector looks at his options.
Silvio Berlusconi has arrived in court to face charges of tax fraud. In a seperate case the Italian Prime Minister also faces allegations that he had relations with an underage prostitute.