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Talking point

Is Joe Biden too old to rule? Exploring the greying of American politics

The current Senate is the oldest in American history, with an average age of 64

29 Apr 2022

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Instant Opinion

‘Sunlight is one thing that Americans can agree on’

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

16 Mar 2022

Joe Biden during a speech on state voting laws in Philadelphia

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Getting to grips with . . .

Why Biden is battling Republicans over voting rights

US president seeking to reinvigorate national election legislation - but fails to mention all-important filibuster

15 Jul 2021

Joe Biden waves to supporters in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election campaign.

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Today’s big question

What winning the Georgia run-offs would mean for Biden

Democrats on verge of taking Senate seats in victories that would swing balance of power in the upper chamber

6 Jan 2021

Democratic US Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock gives a supporter a thumbs up at a campaign event

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In Brief

Democrats’ Senate hopes boosted as races head to run-offs

Majority in the upper-house could embolden a Joe Biden presidency or stifle Donald Trump’s second term

6 Nov 2020

A man walks past the US Senate on Capitol Hill, Washington

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In Depth

Who will win the US Senate and House of Representatives?

Democrats hopes of winning the all-important upper house fade as Biden nears victory in battle for White House

5 Nov 2020

In Brief

Will the Republicans or Democrats win the Senate?

Donald Trump’s unpopularity threatens to loosen the Republicans’ tight grip on the upper house

26 Oct 2020

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In Depth

Midterm elections 2018: why they are important for the world

Potential shake-up of Congress halfway through Donald Trump’s presidency could reduce his powers

6 Nov 2018

Daily Briefing

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 3 May 2012

3 May 2012