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Who could replace Joe Biden?
With the Democrats worried that Joe Biden’s campaign troubles could ruin their chances of winning the November 5 election, Biden insists he will stay on, but many want him to step down. So who could replace him?
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‘Almost any Democrat with a pulse better than Biden’, says former George W Bush adviser
We spoke to Professor Sarah Churchwell, a writer and professor of American culture and humanities from the University of London, and from Blue River, Colorado, the broadcaster Mark McKinnon, who advised President George W Bush and Senator John McCain.
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‘Not a great day for US Supreme Court’: Neal Katyal on Trump immunity ruling
We spoke to Neal Katyal, who was the acting US Solicitor General under President Obama
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Why these Americans want to quit their state
Fed up with being run by liberals in the cities, some in Oregon want to join Idaho.
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Trump’s rival Republican presidential hopefuls stage third primary debate
Donald Trump was conspicuous by his absence, as his rival Republican presidential hopefuls staged their third primary debate, discussing everything from Russia’s war in Ukraine to abortion rights.
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Has the US Supreme Court become too political?
The Supreme Court looms large in America. Its facade rises over the Washington swamp – an independent voice above the political fray. But ever since the court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion – it’s been criticised for being part of America’s divided and partisan society. The accusation that judges are too political has…
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Rallies held across US to mark 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade
Rallies are being held across the United States to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Roe v Wade ruling which guaranteed abortion rights under the constitution.
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Stars of film ‘Call Jane’ on overturning of Roe v Wade
A new film tells the true story of an underground network that helped women access safe abortions.
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Democrats ‘energised’ as Pat Ryan wins New York special election
In the US, a special election in a swing district in New York has challenged the predictions for November’s midterm elections.
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How America’s divided society could define November’s midterm elections
Millions of Americans are celebrating Independence Day, giving thanks to the founding fathers.
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America after Roe
What next for women’s rights in America?
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Biden could declare public health emergency to get around Roe v Wade decision, says professor
Women have been rushing to make appointments at abortion clinics in states across America before they shut their doors for good, after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Roe v. Wade: ‘Politicians have to stay out of healthcare decisions’, says civil liberties group
We were joined by Tamya Cox-Toure, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union in the state of Oklahoma, which has voted for one of America’s toughest abortion bans.
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Down’s Syndrome: equal rights, early testing and difficult choices
In the UK there is a general 24-week time limit to have an abortion. But if the foetus has a substantial risk of having serious physical or mental disabilities once born, that time limit does not apply.
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‘We may not have a peaceful transition of power,’ says Democratic strategist
We were joined by Cornell Belcher, a political strategist and pollster who served the Democratic Party and the polling teams for both Obama Presidential campaigns.