Ubiquitous: Vladimir Putin is the dominant figure on social media platforms in Russia.
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Putin and his cronies, as well as Biden and an array of Kremlin foes and the odd pop singer, make up most discussion on Russia’s social media sites.
A protester marks the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision anniversary outside the Supreme Court building on June 23, 2023.
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While both Congress and the president have extensive legal powers, they cannot easily change the law to protect abortions under federal law.
A Texas National Guard soldier watches over a group of migrants who crossed the Rio Grande from Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Dec. 18, 2023.
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The Supreme Court announced that Texas can have state authorities arrest and deport undocumented migrants. A lower court has temporarily blocked the law.
Democracy in the U.S. has historically not been available to all.
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There are potential threats to US democracy posed by the choices voters make in this presidential election. But the benefits of American democracy have for centuries been unequally available.
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As the Trump v Biden contest shapes up ahead of the US presidential election in November, the polls are not favourable to the incumbent president.
Expect to see a battle for the suburban vote from Biden and Trump campaign teams.
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There are more college-educated people living in the US suburbs than there used to be, and this may be an important factor in how the vote splits.
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But there is little sign that either side is listening.
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are nearly twice the median age of the U.S. population.
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Detailed data on the ages at which people die can give good indications of a person’s remaining life span.
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Amid reports of a dip in US production of nuclear submarines and concerns about the future of the agreement under Donald Trump, some have questioned the viability of AUKUS. But they need not worry.
Banning TikTok has economic implications and will affect hundreds of millions of users.
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Proposed U.S. legislation banning TikTok and the recently revealed Canadian national security review of the app reveals the insincerity and hypocrisy of politicians.
The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was not a peaceful event.
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An unpopular president. A war that’s dividing the country. An upcoming election. What year is it?
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Polling suggests young Republicans may be more enthusiastic about Trump, than young Democrats are about Biden.
Young people demonstrate ahead of a climate summit in New York in September 2023.
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Research shows that climate change had a significant effect on voting choices in the 2016 and 2020 elections – and could also influence the 2024 presidential race.
Aid bottleneck: lorries wait at Rafah crossing for access to the Gaza Strip.
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The US president has ordered a pier to be built so that it can supply aid to Gaza. But it will not be enough.
Joe Biden answers questions from the media ahead of his State of the Union speech.
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Biden outlined a plan to build a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza, and called on Israel to protect innocent victims in Gaza.
President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 7, 2024.
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A rising number of Americans say that immigration is the country’s biggest problem. Biden called for Congress to pass a bipartisan border and immigration bill during his State of the Union.
Campaign volunteers set up signs encouraging people to vote.
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It’s not just polarization that’s driving voters’ malaise − it’s something else, which carries a stark warning for the health of American democracy.
Today Russia: Vladimir Putin delivers his annual address to the Federal Assembly in Moscow, February 29.
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A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
No Palestinian state: Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision for a post-conflict Gaza effectively rules out a workable two-state solution/
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John Strawson, a UK-based researcher of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, answers questions about the Israeli prime minister’s plan for Gaza.
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Here’s what to understand about Trump’s world view and what to expect, should he be elected president again.