March
Forrest family powerbroker had alleged role in big Fortescue decisions
Evidence provided by the ASX-listed miner’s executives to a US court suggests John Hartman was deeply involved in plans to move into the US energy market.
Forrest allegedly chased coal plant buy to ‘influence’ key US senator
Internal documents suggest Fortescue considered a $200 million deal based on its relationship with a US politician, whose IRA support was crucial to it passing.
February
This US senator stole Joe Hockey’s boots. Now they’ve joined forces
Joe Manchin says Australia will always be a valued ally even if it does not feel that way in the frenzied early days of Donald Trump.
November 2024
Republicans to take control of US Senate after flipping two seats
With no further prospects of Democratic gains in outstanding races, Republicans were on track to retake the upper chamber of Congress for the first time in four years.
May 2024
Why this Trump acolyte is key to finding some of Greensill’s billions
The fight to recover funds owed to Credit Suisse clients has landed with West Virginia coal baron and senate hopeful Jim Justice and a small Virginia bank.
February 2024
Biden should step aside – but what is the safest way to do so?
Hanging on or handing over to Kamala Harris both contain huge risks. There is a third choice if the president wants to take it.
November 2023
Fortescue in billionaire bust-up with US tycoon Paul Tudor Jones
The company is accused of unethical and immoral conduct by one of the world’s richest men, after he was dumped as a co-investor in its clean energy projects.
Democrats fear losing Senate control as Joe Manchin taps out
The West Virginia legislator’s decision sent shockwaves through Joe Biden’s party and gives Republicans a significant chance to seize control of the Senate.
July 2023
Is the US sleepwalking into a new Trump nightmare?
One dinner party guest predicted Trump would be ‘hell-bent’ on taking revenge on anyone who had challenged him.
March 2023
Ackman expects deposit outflows to accelerate
Bill Ackman said he expects an acceleration of deposit outflows from banks after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen “walked back” deposit guarantees and the Fed raised its benchmark rate.
Oil companies line up for billions in subsidies under US climate law
Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits include technologies favoured by fossil fuel sector, and big companies are cashing in.
January 2023
US states recruit European clean tech groups with green subsidies
Delegations from Michigan, Georgia, Ohio and other states have toured Europe armed with details of juicy subsidies offered by the Inflation Reduction Act.
December 2022
‘I do not trust billionaires’: Twiggy’s uphill battle on coal
Andrew Forrest hopes to extend his hydrogen push to rural West Virginia, but he’s meeting some unexpected resistance.
November 2022
Biden gaffe on coal plant closures sparks fury
Just days before the midterm elections, the US president has upset some in his party for promoting plans to shut down fossil fuel plants in favour of green energy.
August 2022
Biden signs expansive health, climate and tax law
“This bill is the biggest step forward on climate ever,” the US president said, after drawing a standing ovation from a White House crowd of aides and allies.
How to make America the green investment capital of the world
With the Inflation Reduction Act, US politicians have this choice. If they fail to take it, those green jobs will go to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The Democrats are taking Joe Manchin for a ride
A key problem with the Inflation Reduction Act, according to Ramesh Ponnuru, is that it doesn’t really address today’s high inflation.
Why Biden’s surprise political win is also good for the economy
The recent success of the Chips and Science Act shows that the US can still govern itself, and it could save the country hundreds of billions of dollars.
July 2022
Biden set for major win on tax, spending and climate bills
US Democrat Joe Manchin announced he reached a deal with his party that paves the way for significant legislation pushed by the president’s administration.
The world had high hopes, but where did Joe Biden go wrong?
In just 18 months, the US president’s ambitious agenda has been demolished – along with his popularity.