US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years
Craig TaylorThe US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices. BBC News – US & Canada
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January 6 hearing: Trump slams inquiry as ‘Kangaroo Court’
He says the investigation is meant to distract from the “disaster” of Democratic-led governance. BBC News – US & Canada
US gun control: Cross-party group of senators agree limited safety measures
Joe Biden says the plans are a step in the right direction, but they fall far short of what he called for. BBC News – US & Canada
Capitol riot hearing: Trump dismisses daughter Ivanka’s testimony
Mr Trump says his daughter “had long since checked out” after she distanced herself from his claims. BBC News – US & Canada
Capitol riot hearing: Trump accused of attempted coup
A hearing shows clips of the ex-president’s daughter and aides saying his claim of voter fraud was false. BBC News – US & Canada
Uvalde mass shooting: Survivor, 11, testifies before US lawmakers
Miah Cerillo, 11, told a lawmakers about her harrowing experience surviving the school shooting. BBC News – US & Canada