Joe Biden’s ad-lib and the limits of words
The US president caused alarm by saying Putin could not remain in power, but speeches alone are unlikely to change…
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State of the Union 2022: Live analysis
Emily Tamkin and Katie Stallard in Washington, DC share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's State of the Union.
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Pointing out Boris Johnson’s untruths should not be regarded as partisan bias.
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The congressman on bipartisanship, refusing apathy and how to make tech work for all.
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