The chaotic US withdrawal is just the latest in a string of political crises the US president faces.
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The chaotic US withdrawal is just the latest in a string of political crises the US president faces.
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The party is ostracising internal Trump critics like Liz Cheney, cementing the idea that it’s Trump or bust for the GOP.
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Out of office and without social media, Trump’s voice at the moment only echoes among his die-hard supporters.
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While the US president is currently riding high, history shows that there are plenty of pitfalls that lie ahead.
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It became a political flashpoint last year; now, Democratic leaders refuse to entertain the notion.
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US President Joe Biden called for an end to ‘total war’ in political debate. It is an elusive goal, even for him.
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There are times when Americans are concerned with the national debt. Now is not one of them.
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The US president takes questions from reporters on issues including migration, China, COVID vaccines and voting rights.
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After every mass shooting, gun control supporters call for stricter federal laws, only to have their ideas sidelined.
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The US president and his fellow Democrats hope the effects of the relief package result in electoral success.
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