US Votes 2024
Opinion
Kamala Harris
Kamalamentum is masking the desperation of Democrats
The speed at which the Democratic consensus on Kamala Harris has shifted should not be considered surprising.
- by Ross Douthat
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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
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Joe Hockey confirms. Donald Trump never cheats … at golf
Peter FitzSimons speaks to the former Australian ambassador to the US about American politics and what he really thinks about Donald Trump.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Why Sydney’s best minds should be looking at heritage buildings
Yet another significant part of Parramatta’s history is at risk of being compromised.
Analysis
Barack Obama
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
Trump appears without his bandage as FBI confirms he was struck by a bullet
The FBI’s statement was an attempt to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
- by Eric Tucker and Jill Colvin
‘They’re on fire for Kamala’: How Harris has upended the 2024 US campaign
In 36 hours Harris amassed $192 million in donations, 100,000 new volunteers and blew up the internet with endearing memes of the vice president.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support
The endorsement from two of the nation’s most popular Democrats comes as Harris continues to build momentum as the party’s likely nominee, replacing Joe Biden.
- by Bill Barrow
Opinion
Opinion
Harris, Trump and the fight for America’s soul
There are 100 days to go until the US election, and it’s going to get even uglier. Hell, it’s only the future of the free world.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Opinion
For subscribers
Hero to political toast: The achievement Harris should keep quiet about
Joe Biden unleashed a surge in spending that briefly slashed the childhood poverty rate in half. Even so, politicians just “can’t get no respect” for economic wins.
- by Peter Hartcher