US Supreme Court
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‘They cheat like hell’: The fallout from the attack on the Capitol
Hare-brained schemes and legal loopholes helped cause havoc after the last presidential election. But there are many ways to contest a result. How?
- by Angus Holland
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He’s just turned 100 – and he’s gearing up for the fight of his life against the Australian grand prix
For 22 years, Peter Goad, who turned 100 on Tuesday, has fought his good fight as the longest-serving president of Save Albert Park group.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Calum Jaspan
‘An overnight success 20 years in the making’: The rise of Kamala Harris
The transformation of attitudes towards the presidential hopeful has been rapid and profound. Was she underestimated – or has she changed?
- by Nick Bryant
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Melania breaks ranks with Trump, declares she’s pro-choice
The former US first lady has been absent from Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Her views on abortion now place her against the Republican message.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘Doesn’t matter if you lost’: New details of Trump’s bid to overturn election loss revealed
Much of the new filing focuses on Donald Trump’s dealings with then-vice president and running mate Mike Pence, who was pressured to overturn the 2020 election result.
- by Andrew Goudsward
Former punk princess, now a devout Catholic, bonds with US Supreme Court justice
The disclosure Justice Samuel Alito visited Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis in her 500-room German castle has prompted a new round of scrutiny for the court.
- by Abbie VanSickle and Philip Kaleta
Trump pleads not guilty to fresh 2020 election interference charges
Joe Biden’s son Hunter, meanwhile, faced his own legal woes, pleading guilty to evading $US1.4 million worth of taxes.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Many fear Trump will take power with guns. But his real weapon is the gavel
A close US election result might well reproduce the scenes of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. But the Supreme Court, and its habit of overturning norms, could be what helps Trump prevail.
- by Maher Mughrabi
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Biden pushes to ban blanket immunity for presidents in overhaul of ‘extreme’ court
The US president is using his final months in office to advocate ambitious changes, amid fears the court has become too deeply politicised.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Tony Wright’s Column
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump and the king who could do no wrong, but lost his head
The US Supreme Court grants immunity from prosecution for former presidents like Donald Trump. But could a king really do no wrong and keep his head?
- by Tony Wright
Labor’s caucus system a valuable part of democracy
While some may view the Labor pledge of caucus solidarity as a quaint anachronism, it remains the bedrock on which Labor has built a reputation as a stable party of reform and progress.
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