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Ron DeSantis to kick off well-funded campaign to become the next US president – live

Florida governor reportedly has $200m war chest as he is expected to announce his run on Twitter on WednesdayCongress, however, is preoccupied with the standoff over increasing the debt ceiling ahead of the 1 June deadline after which the US government could default for the first time in history.Hou...

24/05/2023 15:26 The Guardian
US debt ceiling crisis live: Treasury secretary Janet Yellen confirms 1 June deadline as deal remains elusive

Yellen tells Congress there is unlikely to be any wiggle room if catastrophic default is to be avoidedThe Treasury isn’t just warning lawmakers about the critical need to raise the debt ceiling by June. The Washington Post reports that the department has written to US government agencies to determ...

23/05/2023 13:25 The Guardian
Biden and McCarthy hold debt talks amid rush to avoid catastrophic default

Pair meet in person after ‘productive’ phone call on Sunday but Democrats warn Republican demands are not acceptableJoe Biden met Kevin McCarthy on Monday as the White House sought to stave off a US debt default, a potentially catastrophic event the treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, has said wil...

22/05/2023 22:10 The Guardian
Biden Announces More Aid for Ukraine as G7 Powers Meet in Japan

President Volodomyr Zelensky of Ukraine received vows of resolute support and promises of further weapons shipments even as Russian forces claimed to have seized the war-torn city of Bakhmut....

22/05/2023 00:08 New York Times
Zelenskiy secures fresh US military aid at G7 as Russia hails ‘liberation’ of Bakhmut

Joe Biden says US doing everything possible to strengthen Ukraine’s defences in war with RussiaRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVolodymyr Zelenskiy has secured fresh military aid from the US during a day of frantic diplomatic activity at the G7 summit, as Russia claimed a battlefield vict...

21/05/2023 08:26 The Guardian
Here’s why Biden reversed course on Ukraine’s F-16 request.

20/05/2023 20:26 New York Times
Providing Ukraine with F-16 jets a ‘colossal risk’ for west, Russia says

Warning comes after Joe Biden said US would back joint effort to train Ukrainian pilots to fly fighter jetsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesProviding Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets would be a “colossal risk” for western nations, a senior Russian minister has warned, as Washington and Lo...

20/05/2023 16:26 The Guardian
In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets

The president told allied leaders that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16s, and is prepared to approve other countries’ transferring the jets to Ukraine....

20/05/2023 03:07 New York Times
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy welcomes ‘historic’ Biden decision to back fighter pilot training; US issues more Russian sanctions – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can find our latest full report below:US to back fighter jet training for pilots, officials sayWhat we know on day 450 of the invasionEuropean Council president Charles Michel said on Friday that the EU would call on China to step up pressure on Russia to stop its milita...

19/05/2023 19:03 The Guardian
US to back fighter jet training for Ukrainian pilots

International training programme, to begin soon in Europe, would be prerequisite to transfer of F-16s to Kyiv• How could F-16s affect the war?• Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe US has told its allies it will back a joint international effort to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 and...

19/05/2023 16:50 The Guardian
Ron DeSantis claims only ‘Biden and me’ have a winning chance in 2024 US presidential race, report says – live

Republican Florida governor reportedly dismissed Donald Trump’s chances as he gears up to announce his candidacy on WednesdayIn a meeting with G7 leaders in Japan, Joe Biden announced America would support a joint effort with allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s and other fourth-generation ai...

19/05/2023 14:54 The Guardian
PM announces new sanctions – as it happened

This blog is now closed.Katharine Murphy: One year in, Anthony Albanese is betting big on Australia’s better angelsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBiden’s cancellation not a snub, Marles insistsThe media is still trying to get the Albanese government to a...

19/05/2023 08:15 The Guardian
Biden Pays Silent Tribute to Victims of Hiroshima Bomb

The president joined other leaders in laying wreaths at a memorial to the first wartime use of a nuclear weapon, amid growing fears that one could be used again....

19/05/2023 07:42 New York Times
Pentagon Says Accounting Mistake Frees Up $3 Billion More for Ukraine

The Biden administration has been under bipartisan pressure to explain how it intended to continue sending weapons to Ukraine quickly without asking Congress for more money....

19/05/2023 01:57 New York Times
House speaker McCarthy says ‘I see the path’ to debt ceiling deal with Democrats – as it happened

Republican gives positive remarks to reporters as 11 Democratic senators sign letter to Biden urging him to use 14th amendment to avoid defaultSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailEleven Democratic senators have signed a letter to Joe Biden urging him to consider invoking th...

18/05/2023 20:00 The Guardian
Conspiracy theorists to address US House subcommittee, watchdog warns

Representative Jim Jordan will call on Covid truthers and January 6 skeptics in his inquiry into the politicization of federal law enforcementWitnesses set to testify to Congress about the “weaponisation” of the US government on Thursday have links to far-right groups and a history of supporting...

18/05/2023 10:00 The Guardian
Japan PM prepares push for nuclear weapons pledge in Hiroshima | First Thing

Ukraine war and China’s Taiwan ambitions are expected to dominate G7 discussions, but Fumio Kishida will have a powerful backdrop. Plus, the rise and fall of Rudy GiulianiGood morning.The war in Ukraine and Chinese aggression towards Taiwan will dominate G7 discussions this week, but the host, Fum...

18/05/2023 09:59 The Guardian
Biden Heads to Japan for the G7

Also, global heat to rise over the next five years. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday....

17/05/2023 21:51 New York Times
Democrats to urge Biden to use 14th amendment powers to avert ‘global economic catastrophe’

Senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders argue in letter that Republicans are not negotiating ‘in good faith’As concerns about the debt ceiling heat up, a group of Democratic senators is planning to send Joe Biden a letter requesting he use his authority under the 14th amendment of...

17/05/2023 21:02 The Guardian
Debt ceiling crisis: Democrats prepare plan B as time to avoid default slips away – live

Democrats in the House moving ahead with parliamentary tactic that could force debt ceiling vote in case negotiations failThis morning, Kevin McCarthy went on CNBC to take a mini victory lap after Joe Biden agreed to talks over raising the debt ceiling.But the Republican House speaker warned that th...

17/05/2023 13:46 The Guardian
Australia news live: Marles to sound warning on ‘vast and complex’ Aukus plans; Sydney rental listings hit new low

In a speech today the deputy prime minister will highlight the need for ‘seamless’ transfer of defence technology from the US. Follow liveQuad still a priority, White House saysDespite the postponement of Joe Biden’s visit, the White House says that partnerships like the Quad remain a priority...

16/05/2023 23:08 The Guardian
Biden reportedly cuts Asia trip short as debt ceiling talks enter crunch time – as it happened

President will return to the US on Sunday immediately following G7 to ensure Congress takes action to avoid 1 June defaultWhile Republicans in statehouses under their control are moving to restrict abortion access, the party’s current presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has remained mum about ho...

16/05/2023 21:41 The Guardian
Joe Biden to address Australian parliament as Richard Marles warns of Aukus ‘barriers’

Anthony Albanese pleased Biden has taken up invitation, an honour also afforded to Barack Obama in 2014Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJoe Biden is re-evaluating his plan to visit Australia next week, where he had been due to address the Australian parliament...

16/05/2023 12:30 The Guardian
FBI investigation into Trump-Russia collusion relied on shaky intelligence, says John Durham report – as it happened

Special counsel also concludes no charges should be brought against the FBI The Guardian’s Alexandra Villarreal has more on just how Joe Biden is trying to discourage migrants, and why advocacy groups say in this area, he’s not that different from Donald Trump:Last week, the Biden administration...

15/05/2023 23:05 The Guardian
Debt Ceiling: Yellen Reiterates That U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1

The latest warning to Congress came before another meeting on Tuesday between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy to resolve the debt ceiling crisis....

15/05/2023 20:29 New York Times
In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress

The president’s commencement address at Howard University, a historically Black institution, came as Democratic strategists have expressed concerns about muted enthusiasm for Mr. Biden among Black voters....

13/05/2023 20:46 New York Times
Title 42: Biden officials press on with deportation plans and warn those crossing unlawfully face tougher consequences – as it happened

Officials stress hardline approach as American Civil Liberties Union files lawsuit, saying new rules close off safe routes for people seeking asylumIn El Paso, the Texas city this home to one of the major crossing points from Mexico, the Associated Press reports on how the city’s faith leaders are...

12/05/2023 20:00 The Guardian
Ukraine’s Offensive Could Set Stage for Diplomacy With Russia, U.S. Officials Say

While exploring endgames, Biden aides say they reject any push for peace talks — including from China — that would freeze the current front lines and Russia’s gains....

12/05/2023 17:52 New York Times
Strict new rules come into force at US-Mexico border as Title 42 expires | First Thing

‘Border is not open,’ warns secretary of homeland security after thousands of migrants cross on to US soil, hoping to be processed before midnight. Plus, five ways AI will change work• Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US has ended Covid-19 border rest...

12/05/2023 11:16 The Guardian
William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers

Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most previous spy chiefs....

09/05/2023 16:18 New York Times
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