US politics
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris’ superpower is bringing out the worst in Trump
Daring to question Kamala Harris’ black identity, Donald Trump is becoming more Trumpian – and playing into Democrats’ hands.
- by Nick Bryant
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Donald Trump questions if Kamala Harris is black at meeting of black journalists
The former president suggested Harris “turned black” for political gain and questioned if she is a diversity hire, in a talk where he hoped to woo black voters.
- by Farrah Tomazin
The ‘pulsating sense of grievance’ driving Donald Trump’s supporters
J.D. Vance is uniting a powerful group of Republican supporters and some former party faithful fear what it means for the future.
- by Peter Hartcher
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Days away from a crucial decision: Who will Harris choose as her White House running mate?
Kamala Harris’ pick as her potential vice president has taken on greater significance since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and could sway a close election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Who is really powering J.D. Vance’s political rise? Tech bros not hillbillies
A small group of technology billionaires, including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are behind his ascent.
- by Paul Krugman
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Letters
Time to go? Barnaby Joyce has gone too far with ‘bullet’ remarks
The politically campaigning to win is getting dirty again. Are we back in the “ditch the witch” days?
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Biden pushes to ban blanket immunity for presidents in overhaul of ‘extreme’ court
The US president is using his final months in office to advocate ambitious changes, amid fears the court has become too deeply politicised.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Veep is funny, but the danger of Trump no laughing matter
I wrote the sitcom Veep, and its fictional take on politics is no guide to the actual threat the US election outcome poses.
- by Armando Iannucci
The emails that reveal J.D. Vance’s ideological pivot from Never Trumper to his running mate
The emails, in which Vance criticises Trump as a “morally reprehensible human being”, reflect a young man different from the hard-right culture warrior of today
- by Stephanie Saul
Trump tells Christians they won’t have to vote after this election
The comments come amid Democrat accusations the former president is a threat to democracy after his attempts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden.
- by Tim Reid
Analysis
US Votes 2024
The Obamas called Kamala Harris. Cameras rolled. Hokeyness ensued
The historical weight of the moment may have been somewhat undercut by the stage management.
- by Rebecca Davis O’Brien