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1 – 9 of 9As President Joe Biden campaigns as leader of the Democratic Party ahead of November’s midterm elections, he will be preparing for the prospect of a Republican-controlled House…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273122
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While President Joe Biden's administration was prepared for the prospect of divided government, the slim majority will pose challenges for the Republican leadership as it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274359
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The speaker is the most important officeholder in the legislative branch. Having the role vacant since October 3 -- a result of Republican party in-fighting and the party’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282869
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Once considered the means by which US states could act as ‘laboratories of democracy’ that find new ways to improve governance, the recent construction of federalism as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266589
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Iowa’s caucuses are the first contests in the race to win a party’s presidential nomination; in 2020, incumbent President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee, so the Iowa…
The possibility that Republicans will take control of both houses of Congress has led to record funding for this stage of an election cycle. Records are being set for both large…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267245
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This has reenergised the fractious US debate on crypto legislation and regulation. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies are emerging from their most recent ‘winter’, with the price of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283930
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If confirmed, Buttigieg would become the first openly LGBTQ US cabinet official. In assembling his team, Biden is emphasising experience and diversity, drawing heavily on past…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258245
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The issue of legalised abortion, which at one time cut across party divisions, is now almost totally polarised, with states controlled by Republicans preparing new restrictions…