The US is a big, complicated place that has undergone some big changes over its 238 years, and even in the last few decades. Here are 21 charts that explain what life is like today in the US — who we ...

The US has woken up to news of another mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Nashville. Earlier in the year, there were three shootings in California within a week. What do the stats ...

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On Sunday, a key congressional committee in the United States approved President Donald Trump’s new tax cut bill, which could pass in the House of Representatives later this week. The bill extends ...

US global influence remains strong but is seen as being in decline – especially economically – as China, India and Russia begin to exert more influence. Image — Image — President Donald Trump listens ...

A free meal provided for the homeless in Philadelphia by the Broad Street Ministry Twenty years ago, the US overhauled "welfare" - meaning direct cash assistance to poor families. But how does this ...

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...

AUD/USD trades with a negative bias for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, as recent mixed Australian labour market data and renewed concerns about the health of the Chinese economy undermine the ...

Analysing key issues, the role of the president in shaping US domestic policy, and how domestic policy influences foreign policy and vice-versa. Image — People watch the Kavanaugh hearings at a tavern ...

The number of US military personnel stationed in Germany has risen significantly under the presidency of Joe Biden, reflecting heightening tensions in Europe. The Federal Republic of Germany has been ...

Migration into the US from Mexico continues to surge, breaking last year's record levels, and with deadly consequences. Over 50 migrants died in an abandoned lorry on a highway in Texas - the worst ...

In the early morning hours of August 31, the last American soldiers lifted off from Kabul airport, officially ending the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the longest in US history. At its peak in 2011, the ...