US domestic policy

Texas Republican hypocrisy over federal aid is nothing new – ask Flyin' Ted Cruz | Lloyd Green

After Hurricane Sandy, the senator opposed relief for New York and New Jersey. It’s one rule for Texas, another for the rest of us

Lloyd Green

22, Feb, 2021 @7:00 AM

Fauci laments 'historic' Covid toll as US nears 500,000 deaths

Masks may be needed in 2022, says Biden’s chief medical adviser

Oliver Laughland in New Orleans

21, Feb, 2021 @5:20 PM

Merrick Garland vows to target white supremacists as attorney general

Testimony released ahead of Senate judiciary hearing expected to lead to confirmation

Martin Pengelly in New York

21, Feb, 2021 @1:11 PM

The Ten Year War review: Obamacare, Trump and Biden's battles yet to come

Jonathan Cohn’s study of the fight for healthcare coverage delivers depth, dish and much for Democrats to ponder

Lloyd Green

21, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM

Convicted or not, Trump is history – it's Biden who's changing America | Robert Reich

Republican infighting has created a political void into which Democrats are stepping with far-reaching reforms

Robert Reich

14, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM

Biden takes action on anti-immigrant policies but Trump’s influence hovers

The new president has rolled back and reviewed Trump’s policies, but activists say Biden must do more as Ice attempts to violate guidelines

Amanda Holpuch in New York

10, Feb, 2021 @10:00 AM

Every executive action Joe Biden has signed — and what they do

The president has signed a number of executive orders during his first weeks in office, ranging from the pandemic to immigration

Alvin Chang, Francisco Navas and Guardian staff

08, Feb, 2021 @5:26 PM

Why Republicans won’t agree to Biden’s big plans and why he should ignore them | Robert Reich

The new president can achieve huge and vital reform and relief without the party of Trump – and they know it

Robert Reich

31, Jan, 2021 @6:00 AM

Deborah Birx 'always' considered quitting Trump coronavirus taskforce

Former White House co-ordinator talks to CBS and says she will soon retire from CDC

Martin Pengelly and Victoria Bekiempis

23, Jan, 2021 @4:33 PM

Joe Biden marks start of presidency with flurry of executive orders

Some orders undo significant actions from Trump administration, including the Paris climate agreement, while others address Covid

Sam Levine in New York

21, Jan, 2021 @7:50 AM

Biden will appeal for unity as US braces for violence by Trump supporters

America on edge as troops guard capitols and president-elect prepares executive orders to reverse Trump on climate, Iran, Covid and more

Richard Luscombe, with Julian Borger and Lois Beckett in Washington

17, Jan, 2021 @11:34 PM

Joe Biden executive orders will reverse Trump on climate, Iran, Covid and more

Incoming chief of staff trails flurry of action in first days, meant to undo damage at home and abroad