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Saturday, July 11

Sanders drops out of Democrat presidential race

US Senator Bernie Sanders has suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November’s election.

Bid to impeach Trump over Ukraine phone call

Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump, following reports that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political opponent.

US Democrats say tech giants have become too big and powerful. Photo: AP/Richard Drew

Democrats to consider breaking up Facebook: Biden

US presidential hopeful Joe Biden says he would be open to breaking up Facebook, a sign of the deep skepticism among many Democratic contenders about the power of massive technology firms.

"Battle for nation's soul": Biden takes on Trump

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest, betting his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama’s presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today’s increasingly liberal Democratic Party.