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Trump sues Clinton, Democrats over Russia collusion allegations

Ex-US president Donald Trump sues former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and many of her political allies over charges made in 2016 that his campaign colluded with Moscow.

Millions of Americans face homelessness as Covid-19 eviction ban expires

More than 15 million people in 6.5 million US households are currently behind on rental payments, according to a study by the Aspen Institute and the Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project, collectively owing more than $20 billion to landlords.

Poll shows many Democrats want more US support for Palestinians

New poll on American attitudes towards Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands and recent war in besieged Gaza finds liberal Democrats wanting more support for Palestinians and conservative Republicans seeking even greater support for Israelis.

US House approves 'George Floyd' police reform bill

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act that bans chokeholds and “qualified immunity” for law enforcement is passed by a vote of 220-212. But negotiations on the bill will take longer in the Senate.

Senate committee approves President Trump's conservative pick Barrett

Never has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee so close to a presidential election.

Pro-Israeli BDS bill stalls in US Senate

Republican Senator Marco Rubio's "Combatting BDS Act," seeks to counter the global Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against Israel over its abuse of Palestinians and occupation of their lands.

Trump threatens to shut govt for 'years' over wall funding

President Donald Trump threatens to keep parts of the government shut down for "months or even years" as he and Democratic leaders fail in a second closed-door meeting to resolve his demand for a border wall with Mexico.

American democracy can only be fixed when justice reigns supreme over law

Donald Trump's opponents will need to find common ground that can confront Trump's flouting of justice. The problem is that Democrats are split between those who pay lip service to the law, and those who genuinely demand justice.

Do the midterms spell the beginning of the end for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump called the midterms a referendum on his presidency and was delivered a sharp rebuke in the election as Democrats took control of Congress. Will the Democrats make good on their promise to push Trump out?