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Early warning signs emerge for Republican Party after US Capitol riots

The Capitol riots may have dented the Grand Old Party's image in the US

'A holy war': How white evangelical christians fused with Trump extremism

The group, whose participants have espoused misogynistic and anti-immigrant views, prayed for God to bring "reformation and revival"

Republicans face growing corporate backlash after Capitol assault

Announcements by corporates threaten to throttle fundraising resources for Republicans who will soon be out of power in the White House and both chambers of Congress

Who were they? Records reveal Donald Trump fans who stormed US Capitol

They came from across America, marching on Washington in support of his false claim that the Nov election was stolen and to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden as the victor.

Trumpism lives

Polarisation will sustain his brand of politics

Democratic wins could strengthen President-elect Biden's legislative push

Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn

Barack Obama calls unprecedented Capitol chaos 'dishonour, shame' for US

Former President of the United States Barack Obama has described the unprecedented chaos at the Capitol as "a moment of great dishonour" and "shame" for the nation

US Capitol insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

The insurrection at the US Capitol was both stunning and predictable

Republicans abandon Donald Trump as attack on US Capitol proves too much

Some supporters of Trump's attempt to get Congress to reject the Electoral College votes of key states won by Joe Biden said they changed their plans after the violence

Pence asks judge to reject GOP lawsuit seeking to overturn US poll results

Election experts have said such a finding would create a major conflict of interest

US election: Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to overturn results

The court''s order was its second this week rebuffing Republican requests that it get involved in the 2020 election outcome. The justices turned away an appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans on Tuesday

More members of Trump's own party say it's time for him to accept defeat

"It's past time to start a transition, to at least cooperate with a transition. I'd rather have a president who has more than one day to prepare," Republican Senator Kevin Cramer said

Murkowski's nod gives Amy Barrett extra boost for US Supreme Court

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, declared her support during a rare weekend Senate session as Republicans race to confirm Barrett before Election Day

Republican party re-nominates Donald Trump as presidential candidate

Trump, 74, who faces formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House on August 27

Fact Check: What the Democrats didn't say, and what Donald Trump did

President Donald Trump flooded the zone with falsehoods, some so apparent that anyone with access to the internet could see the folly at a glance

Degrees of control

By educating the populace, a one-party state ensures capacities in science, engineering, health care, etc

Trump mulls giving Republican convention speech from White House

Trump also called for the first formal presidential debate, scheduled for Sept. 29, to be moved up on the calendar because early voting will have already begun in some states.

Covid-19: Republicans divided over Donald Trump's mockery of wearing masks

Some Republican strategists are of the view there was a clear logic to Trump's tactics, assuming voters see them positioning Trump as a champion for the return to normal life.

Undead ideas

Anyone who regularly reads Mr Krugman's twice-weekly NYT column, will be familiar with his accessible style, his arguments and his political leanings

Trump impeachment: Republican senator Romney defends his vote against prez

The Senate voted to acquit him 52-48 on charges of abuse of power and 53-47 on obstruction of Congress.