Big Super Tuesday wins for US Presidential favourites

Big Super Tuesday wins for US Presidential favourites

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have swept to multiple decisive primary victories on what's known as Super Tuesday — when millions voted in more than a dozen US states to pick each party's nominee for the Presidential election later this year. Biden created some history by suffering a small hiccup in the territory of American Samoa. However the current and former Presidents came top in nearly all states on […]

March 7, 2024 10

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Trump and Biden sweep Super Tuesday

US president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have cemented their positions as the leading contenders to become the presidential nominee for their respective parties in November's US election. They both won nearly all their primaries across 16 states and one territory on so-called Super Tuesday - the biggest voting day of the nominating contests. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

March 6, 2024 23

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More than half of U.S. Democrats want a leader who does not support military aid for Israel

Most voters in President Joe Biden's party want a leader who does not back U.S. military aid for Israel, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll. The President's full support for Israel, in its war against Hamas in Gaza, has angered many people, as the death toll there grows to 30,000. Caroline Malone reports.

March 1, 2024 29

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Biden & Trump win Michigan primary despite challenges

US president Joseph Biden won Michigan's Democratic primary, while Donald Trump won the Republican contest. Biden faced opposition from the state's Arab American population over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with many in the state marking their ballot for "uncommitted" rather than Biden. Nick Harper reports.

February 29, 2024 18

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Biden wins Michigan primary, but faces backlash over Israel’s war on Gaza

US president and Donald Trump win Michigan but early results show a backlash from some voters over Biden’s Gaza policy.

February 28, 2024 26

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Biden Administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans

About 150 thousand student loans will be cancelled by the Biden Administration. President Joseph Biden last year pledged to find alternative ways to tackle student debt relief after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan to write off some $400 billion in student loans. Jody Jacobs reports.

February 22, 2024 14

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Biden increases US port security over Chinese hacking fears

US president Joseph Biden has signed an executive order to increase cybersecurity at America's ports. It comes in response to fears of hackers gaining access to vital infrastructure in the US that is Chinese-made. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 22, 2024 7

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US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump

US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […]

February 14, 2024 14

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U.S. highest court to decide if Trump should be on ballot

US President Joe Biden has responded angrily to questions raised about his memory in the investigation into his handling of classified documents. Biden's age remains a concern for voters ahead of November's election. Ira Spitzer reports.

February 9, 2024 9