Biden, Joe
Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves globally, with Australia being one of the countries facing intense scrutiny over its climate policies. As a close American ally, Australia struggles to reconcile its significant greenhouse gas emissions with its commitment to the Paris Agreement, making
Presidential elections
The US Presidential election results have been met with misinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly from President Donald Trump, who has refused to concede the election. Trump has been making false claims, attempting to take credit for the development of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and suggesting that the election was fraudulent.
Presidential elections
US Attorney General William Barr has authorized prosecutors to investigate "substantial allegations" of voting irregularities, allowing President Donald Trump's campaign to challenge the outcome of the presidential election. This move comes amidst Trump's efforts to reverse Biden's narrow wins in several key
Presidential elections
Australians, including Joe Hockey, are spreading unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the US presidential election. The former treasurer and ambassador to the US told a Sydney radio station that there were "plenty of good reason" to challenge the results, despite acknowledging that electoral fraud was unlikely to
Presidential elections
US President Donald Trump's early morning declaration of victory in the presidential election has been met with widespread criticism and outrage from lawmakers and commentators across the political spectrum. Despite millions of votes still to be counted, Trump announced that he is poised to ask the Supreme Court
Presidential elections
The Senate has confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court justice, just a week before the presidential election, in a move widely seen as a major victory for President Trump. This comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen, with daily cases up in 43 states. The ceremony
Presidential elections
In a widely anticipated move, Senate Republicans voted 51-48 to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation, setting the stage for her likely confirmation on Monday. The decision comes just over a week before the presidential election and follows a contentious process that has drawn fierce opposition
Political campaigns
In the Iowa primaries, candidates who campaigned on a message of change and vision for America's future emerged victorious. Barack Obama's inspiring campaign, which wove a narrative of redemption and hope, resonated with voters. His victory speech was a defining moment in history, as he promised
Political campaigns
As the Iowa caucuses draw near, independent political groups are pouring significant resources into the state, with reports indicating that they have spent at least $5 million in the final two weeks before the contest. These groups, often supporting specific candidates, are taking advantage of a recent Supreme Court decision
Kerry, John
As the outcome of the 2004 US presidential election left analysts stunned, it became evident that the role of religion played a significant part in President George W. Bush's victory. The unprecedented support from evangelical Christian groups, who comprised nearly half of the US population, proved decisive in
Kerry, John
Following his closely contested loss to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, John Kerry, a US senator from Massachusetts, is contemplating a potential comeback, but his chances are slim. Despite his impressive fundraising abilities and a possible path to the nomination, his vulnerabilities in the 2004 campaign and
Presidential elections
Voters heading to the polls on election day were primarily concerned about the war in Iraq, with 53% saying things were going badly for the United States. This sentiment significantly impacted the outcome, as 8 in 10 voters who held this view supported Sen. John Kerry. Conversely, those who believed
