The redistricting tactic has allowed both Democrats and Republicans to protect their incumbents in the US House of Representatives.
SpaceX's satellite internet constellation has grown in fame since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and street protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini.
Produced and edited for The National.
Falling in the middle of a sitting president's four-year term, the midterm elections determine which party controls the two bodies of Congress, the Senate and House of Representatives.
An important tool in passing bipartisan legislation through the US Senate, the filibuster plays a key role in the chamber's business.
But where did it come from and how does it work today?
The National overviews the programmes of Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, as they compete to usher in a new era of commercial space travel.
Established by Congress a century ago, the debt ceiling is the maximum amount of money the US can borrow, limiting national debt.
We travelled to the home town of West Virginia Democratic senator Joe Manchin, who is at the heart of in-party opposition to the US president’s plans.
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The Guinness World Record holder for fast talking, Sean Shannon, explained why there was an extra second added onto the evening of 30th June 2015, and he didn't disappoint!
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The natural phenomenon, which occurs once every 17 years, has left residents across America's east coast watching their step and covering their ears.
