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US midterms: after two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role

US midterms: after two years of unchecked Trump we’ll now see if Congress can reassert its democratic role

After two years of almost unbridled executive power under the Trump administration, the Democrats now control both houses of Congress.

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Sarah Trott

America at 250: five times the US constitution has come under threat

Each generation of Americans has confronted its own version of constitutional peril.

01.07.2026 30

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Melania: how the role of US first lady has changed over the years

The role of US first lady has changed considerably since the 18th century, from homemaker to policy advocate.

06.02.2026 20

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Why everyone should be a student of American studies

Expanding our understanding of how American society, culture and politics works helps us anticipate instability.

21.01.2026 30

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Sarah Trott