The US ambassador to Australia,a member of America’s most storied political dynasty,has embraced everything from sausages and surfing to sheep and “shitboxes”.
The 81-year-old was at the US Capitol building making opening remarks when his voice trailed off and he suddenly stopped talking mid-sentence.
US Senator Mitch McConnell freezes mid-sentence at a press conference.
Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday moved to block legislation which would enable the sale of US Virginia-class submarines to Australia.
Increased friction between the US and China has created a dilemma for some of the world’s biggest companies.
Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded the PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan provide details on how the nonprofit group came to its agreement with LIV Golf,a professional body.
Joe Biden welcomed the passage of the debt ceiling bill and urged the Democratic-majority ruled Senate to “pass it as quickly as possible”.
America’s restless struggle against the very concepts of governance and government increasingly threatens the survival of a normal,functional nation state.
The deal would suspend the $US31.4 trillion ($48 trillion) debt ceiling until January 2025.
The White House and negotiators for House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to avert a debt default.
More than 500 Trump supporters have so far pleaded guilty to charges relating to the Capitol riot in 2021.