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‘Lives will be saved’ CommentsPremiumBiden signs most sweeping gun control law in US in decades

The House gave final approval on Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two summits in Europe.

‘End the carnage’CommentsPremiumDoes Biden have what it takes to overrule the US gun lobby?

Pressure is mounting on Joe Biden amid growing calls to crack down on US gun laws in the wake of the latest mass school shooting. But is he powerful enough to go up against the unrelenting lobby?

Deputy chief reporter

Clowning aroundPremium‘If you fall asleep, it’s OK’: Biden teases Albanese at Quad

There were jokes and mock walk-outs between Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden as the pair held high-level security talks and a one-on-one meeting in Japan.

Kimberley Caines

International stageCommentsPremiumBiden labels Albo’s Quad summit appearance ‘extraordinary’

Australia’s new Prime Minister has used his first international appearance as PM to commit Australia to ambitious climate change action, and scored praise from US president Joe Biden.

Kimberley Caines In Tokyo

Mass backlashCommentsBlowback after Bush’s ‘wholly unjustified, brutal invasion of Iraq’ gaffe

Critics have pounced on George W Bush's slip-up after the former president called the invasion of Iraq ‘unjustified’ when he meant the invasion of Ukraine.

Meg Kinnard

Global ambitionCommentsPremiumTwiggy presents ‘green future’ vision to ‘action man’ Biden

WA mining magnate Andrew Forrest was invited to the White House to present his vision of a ‘green energy future’ to President Biden and some of his top aides.

‘Civilians targeted’Russia committing Ukraine war crimes: US

The US will continue to track reports of war crimes in Ukraine, the Secretary of State says, having assessed Russian forces have already committed atrocities.

Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk

Strengthening tiesPremiumJFK’s daughter nominated as next US Ambassador to Australia

The daughter of former President John F. Kennedy has been chosen as the new US Ambassador to Australia and will be the second woman to ever serve in the role.

Sarah Ison

Joe flounderingCommentsPremiumWhy Trump’s in poll position as Biden struggles

Despite his obvious personality flaws, failings in office and a vicious whirlwind of condemnation from political elites, Donald Trump appears hell-bent on staying in the American presidential race.

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

No alliesPremiumBiden’s pick for US watchdog a critic of cryptocurrency

The White House nominated Saule Omarova last week to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, all but confirming that US financial regulators will be void of any crypto allies.

Jesse Hamilton and Akayla Gardner

Political battlegroundCommentsPremiumPM plays down Premier’s popularity as election looms

Scott Morrison says he is not concerned about Mark McGowan’s stellar popularity in WA affecting his chances of securing the State during a Federal election, declaring: “I’m not running against Mark.”

Lanai Scarr

HistoricCommentsPremiumScoMo to meet Kamala Harris in Washington DC

Scott Morrison will today meet US Vice-President Kamala Harris after an historic first leaders meeting of the Quad, The West Australian’s Federal Political Editor reports directly from Washington DC.

Lanai Scarr

Cheers!CommentsPremiumPMs to wine & dine on WA plonk

A bottle of Margaret River’s finest will be served when Prime Minister Scott Morrison dines with his British counterpart Boris Johnson in the US later today.

Clean energyCommentsPremiumPM talks up Australia’s climate credentials

Scott Morrison has advanced Australia’s resources sector in a meeting with US President Joe Biden, saying the nation ‘wants to play a critical role’ in clean energy technologies.

Lanai Scarr

‘Big agenda’CommentsPremiumMorrison and US President Joe Biden meet face-to-face

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and US President Joe Biden have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in New York following Mr Biden’s address to the UN General Assembly.

Lanai Scarr

New York diversionCommentsPremiumScoMo to meet with Biden in Big Apple

Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for the US today and will meet President Joe Biden for their first one-on-one meeting in New York rather than the White House.

Lanai Scarr

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Why Morrison’s visit to the US is a crucial one

Scott Morrison needs to make the relationship with Joe Biden work despite their political stripes.

Lanai Scarr

Awful tragedyCommentsPremiumScoMo sends message of solidarity for 9/11 lives lost

Scott Morrison sent a message of solidarity to the thousands who lost loved ones in the September 11 terror attacks 20 years ago, where nearly 3000 people were killed and more than 6000 were injured.

Emily Cosenza

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US turns up climate heat with message for sceptics

As he toured areas hit by hurricane Ida, US President Joe Biden acknowledged that climate change poses an existential threat to our lives and to our economy with a sharp message for climate sceptics.

Michelle Grattan

Mandatory jabsCommentsUS President Joe Biden issues sweeping vaccination rules

President Joe Biden is requiring federal employees and millions of other workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the US battles the surging Delta variant.

Zeke Miller

One-on-oneVideoCommentsPremium‘Great alliance and mateship’: ScoMo chats with Biden

Australia’s Prime Minister has enjoyed his first one-on-one with US President Joe Biden in six months, with the two leaders talking over numerous issues - including the Afghanistan evacuation mission.

Sarah Ison

MORE TERRORPremiumUS military on alert as Biden vows revenge

US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule are bracing for more attacks after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 85 people including 13 US soldiers outside Kabul airport.

Stephen Coates

‘Fall of Kabul’CommentsPremiumDesperate exodus at airport as Kabul falls to Taliban

Taliban leaders marched into Kabul on Sunday, taking full control of Afghanistan two decades after they were removed by the US military. Here’s how it unfolded.

Pressing prioritiesPremiumPM to meet Biden, Johnson at G7 summit in UK

The Prime Minister will meet Joe Biden, Boris Johnson and other world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the UK next week.

Lanai Scarr