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Suzanne Lynch flies high on Air Force Two with the US vice-president

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh dies age 70, Trump reiterates baseless election claims

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Senators pave way for final vote in impeachment trial as early as Saturday

America Letter: Senator’s influence will grow as the new chair of Senate budget committee

US Wrap: Republicans stunned by president’s rejection of €900bn relief package

President-elect addresses concerns department would not be led by a civilian

‘It’s time we address the structural inequities in our economy that this crisis has laid bare’

President-elect says he aims to represent ‘spectrum’ of Americans and Democratic party

Reporter Maggie Haberman has lived in Donald Trump’s head for the past four years

The Democratic next president of the US has somehow become the man for the moment

Transition team to step up activity with tackling Covid-19 pandemic seen as a priority

As president-elect, Biden moves to put together transition team and looks to advisers

Election of California senator will send compelling message about what is possible for women and people of colour

What drives those who dominate in business and politics is the focus of a new book

From politics to business and beyond, evergreen elders are setting the bar far too high

Net Results: The Democratic candidate has support of tech industry and its biggest critics

Anti-big tech rhetoric from the candidates hasn’t proven an obstacle to fundraising

Defeat for grandson of Robert Kennedy marks family’s first electoral loss in Massachusetts