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Spending $350bn on aid for state and local governments is big sticking point
Allegation comes as internal watchdogs review government agencies’ actions in lead-up to assault
Health officials urge more precautions to curb spread as Biden lays out plans for vaccine push
Comments from Rupert’s son are his strongest rebuke of industry practices since leaving the family business
December retail sales fell sharply and November was worse than originally thought
Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Beijing in its final days
The decision to ban the president has demonstrated the unaccountable power of the big social media companies
Democratic party’s Senate wins boost everything from small-caps to copper while Treasuries sink
US is less united at home and less credible abroad than it has been for decades
History shows that a partisan proceeding will delay healing and fail to convince his supporters
One of the leading figures of the alt-right movement voted for Joe Biden on November 3
Last-ditch measures will complicate efforts to reset global relations
Outgoing US president has lost his prized PGA tournament but is unlikely to be banned from clubhouse
Record surge of fatalities puts state on track for its deadliest month of the pandemic
National Guard troops flood US capital as president-elect plans swath of executive orders for first days in office
Case of former defence minister accused of cartel ties raises tensions ahead of Biden inauguration
States are taking no chances with security as tensions rise ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration
Dan DiMicco came under fire from investors for supporting efforts to overturn election result
Thousands of citizen reservists in Washington guard city already reeling from Covid-19
López Obrador tones down law that would have hampered operations of American anti-narcotics agents
First major oil group to cut ties with American Petroleum Institute spotlights US-Europe rift
PM hopes shared international policy interests will overcome Biden’s unfavourable initial impressions
Moscow’s decision effectively cripples the 2002 treaty following US withdrawal last year
Chinese group has had time to hedge smartphone revenue with low-tech products before blacklisting
Founder Stephen Schwarzman was one of president’s staunchest backers on Wall Street
Washington order means US shareholders in smartphone group could be forced to divest
‘You never forget your first impeachment’
More states follow Florida in making anyone over 65 eligible for a jab but bottlenecks may thwart their aims
Britain’s departure from the EU reopens a difficult debate over its place in the world
Trial in Senate likely to act as drag on president-elect’s legislative priorities
US president-elect Joe Biden will ask Congress to spend $1.9tn on an economic rescue plan
President-elect’s proposed package of $1.9tn in aid bolsters appeal of even financially stressed localities
Plan includes new individual cheques for Americans as well as aid for state and local governments
Warning from bureau director comes following ‘extensive’ online chatter among extremists
Result of investigation into impact on tech firms could pave the way for more tariffs
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