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Simon Schama: A fight to the death between two visions of America

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Battle over US election result could continue long after counting ends

America Letter: Threats from Trump only add to country’s struggle to count votes

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Google given sceptical reception in Supreme Court against Oracle

Experts have warned case could have far-reaching effects on competition in the tech industry

US supreme court nominee Barrett prepares to meet senators

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US supreme court strikes down Louisiana abortion restriction

Judges rule against Trump-backed law requiring doctors to have ‘admitting privileges’

Trump’s bid to end Obama-era immigration policy blocked by court

Supreme court rules US president cannot abolish the ‘Dreamers’ programme

Trump impeachment trial: Democrats make final pitch to sceptical senators

Republicans urged to stop pretending Trump actions motivated by corruption in Ukraine

Trump poised to be acquitted as Democrats’ bid to call witnesses falters

Crucial Republican senator says US president’s actions ‘inappropriate’ but not impeachable

Senate Democrats make final push for impeachment witnesses

Trump lawyer partially backtracks on claim that presidents can ‘do anything’ to ensure election

White House warns John Bolton’s book may not be published

Impeachment trial enters new phase with questions over whether ex-Trump advisor will testify

Legal teams to face questions in US Senate in Trump impeachment trial

Republican leaders unsure they have enough votes to block calling of witnesses

Case for removing Trump set out on day two of Senate trial

Conviction needed to prove presidents not beyond ‘oversight and the law’, says Schiff

Proposed rules for Trump impeachment trial outrage Democrats

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has ‘votes to proceed’ without co-operation of Democrats

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