Donald Trump vows to nominate a woman to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s vacant seat
Donald Trump has promised to put forth a female nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Trump calls for Senate to consider his Ginsburg replacement ‘without delay’
Donald Trump has urged the Republican-run Senate to consider “without delay” his upcoming nomination to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
US supreme court justice and women’s rights champion Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
US supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, has died aged 87 at her home in Washington.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered as fearless liberal justice
US supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became known as the Notorious RBG, has died aged 87.
US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at her home in Washington aged 87, setting off a likely intense debate over the appointment of her replacement.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87.
Barack Obama to release first volume of his memoir
The first volume of former US president Barack Obama’s memoir will be released on November 17, two weeks after the country’s election.
Barack Obama remembers ‘blessed’ actor Chadwick Boseman following death aged 43
Former US president Barack Obama is among those to have paid tribute to “blessed” actor Chadwick Boseman, who has died aged 43 after a battle with cancer.
Joe Biden promises ‘end to national darkness’ in acceptance speech
Joe Biden has accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying “ally of the light” who would move an America in crisis past the chaos of President Donald Trump’s tenure.
Obama warns US democracy is at stake if Trump is re-elected
Former US president Barack Obama has warned that American democracy could falter if Donald Trump is re-elected in the autumn.
Harris takes aim at Trump after accepting vice president nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president, promising she and Joe Biden will rejuvenate a country ravaged by a pandemic and riven by racial and partisan divides.
Donald Trump using presidency to seek attention, claims Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama warned American democracy may not survive if Donald Trump is reelected, a damning assessment of his successor ahead of November’s election.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take aim at Donald Trump in debut appearance
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have put their past differences aside to deliver an attack on US President Donald Trump in their first appearance as running mates.
Barack Obama says Biden has ‘nailed’ his VP pick with Harris
Former president Barack Obama has hailed his former vice president’s running mate selection of Kamala Harris, saying “Joe Biden nailed this decision”.
Kirsty Wark: Downing Street tried to stop me interviewing Margaret Thatcher
Journalist Kirsty Wark has told how Downing Street tried to stop her interviewing then-PM Margaret Thatcher on Newsnight.
Barack Obama says equality drive is under threat ahead of presidential election
Former president Barack Obama used civil rights leader John Lewis’ funeral to issue a stark warning that the voting rights and equal opportunity the late civil rights leader championed are threatened heading into the 2020 election.
Former US presidents mourn John Lewis at funeral in Atlanta
John Lewis has been mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church – a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.
Michelle Obama to host new podcast on Spotify
Michelle Obama will let her own voice be heard on a new podcast.
Sensitive personal data could have been accessed in Twitter hack, experts warn
More sensitive information from high-profile Twitter accounts hit by a cryptocurrency scam may have been accessed and could be leaked in the weeks ahead, cyber security experts have warned.
Barack Obama and Kanye West accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam
High-profile Twitter accounts, including those of Barack Obama, Elon Musk and Kanye West, have been hacked as part of a widespread cryptocurrency scam.
Bitcoin Twitter scam: What is the cryptocurrency?
The Twitter accounts of famous faces from the worlds of politics, music and business appear to have been hacked on Wednesday in a cryptocurrency scam.
Taylor Swift shares support for voting method criticised by Trump
Taylor Swift has again placed herself in opposition to Donald Trump as she voiced support for a voting method the president has frequently attacked.
Beyonce delivers powerful speech for class of 2020
Beyonce has joined a host of stars in delivering a message for graduates, as part of YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation series.
Obamas announce Netflix documentary exploring Michelle’s Becoming book tour
A new documentary will provide a “rare and up-close look” at the life of Michelle Obama as she embarked on a tour to promote her memoir, Netflix has said.
Kanye West indicates he will vote for Donald Trump in presidential election
Kanye West has confirmed he intends to vote in the upcoming US presidential election – and indicated he will be supporting Donald Trump.
Clint Eastwood appears to lend his support to Democratic presidential hopeful
Hollywood great Clint Eastwood appears to have given his backing to billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg for president.
Stars of politics and entertainment lead tributes to Kobe Bryant
US President Donald Trump and the stars of show business have paid tribute to retired basketball player Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge says Obama’s praise for Fleabag was ‘extraordinary’
Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said it was “extraordinary” to receive praise from Barack Obama for her TV series Fleabag.
Oscars: Stars react as nominations are announced
Sir Sam Mendes said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” as his film 1917 was nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.
Emilia Clarke shed tears and told ‘terrible jokes’ as she met Barack Obama
Emilia Clarke has said there were tears and “terrible jokes” when she met her “hero” Barack Obama.