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American investors fear a Biden-Trump rematch, but history may beat chatter when it comes to a third-party candidate
Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy secures bipartisan support to send legislation to the Senate
Republican drama barely dents US president’s agenda
Leaders rush to shore up support after hardline Republicans express misgivings
Busy week of wrangling expected as White House and House Republican leaders seek to shore up support for deal
Republican donors urge Glenn Youngkin and Brian Kemp to enter 2024 race after Florida governor’s faltering start
Centrists in both parties back agreement to raise borrowing limit despite opposition of hardliners
Democrats and Republicans have made compromises to head off a damaging default
Time is running out to convince sceptical lawmakers to pass bill to raise borrowing limit
Biden and McCarthy agree on terms to raise borrowing limit but must still convince sceptical members of their parties
President and Republican House leader try to narrow differences as talks to avoid US default drag on
New estimate of default date provides lawmakers with a little more breathing room as they attempt to reach a deal
The US brand of national conservatism fails to resonate in the UK because it is a fundamentally different society
House Speaker has kept his party behind him so far, but pressure has grown as deadline for a potential default nears
Republican governor’s unorthodox announcement on Elon Musk’s social media platform hits a few hurdles
Both sides agree to continue discussions as deadline for potential default grows closer
Allies of US senator from South Carolina say he offers a more positive message than rivals in crowded GOP field
A new bill has made concrete the debate over the role of government regulation
House Speaker McCarthy says negotiators will be ‘back in the room’ after Republican walkout earlier in the day
Republicans insist on tougher requirements but progressive Democrats say they will reject any attempt to compromise
Republicans criticise president for travelling to G7 summit in Japan during negotiations
The only reason a default is conceivable is the depth of disagreement in the country
Scope of agreement begins to emerge as talks intensify in bid to avoid unprecedented national default
Congressional Budget Office report piles pressure on political negotiators to agree a deal on raising debt ceiling
Republican House speaker’s comments come as meeting between political leaders to discuss crisis is postponed
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