US Votes 2024
Analysis
World elections
Turkey’s election shows why Trump could win in 2024
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory disproves the election slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid”. God, tradition, values, identity, culture and resentments also move voters.
- by Bret Stephens
Latest
You’ll be seeing a lot more of Kamala Harris ahead of 2024 election
Sitting between Biden and McCarthy during debt ceiling negotiations, Democratic operatives say, was just part of a concerted effort to bolster the VP’s image.
- by Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
Opinion
US politics
America suddenly feels like Gotham. But I can’t see Batman
Ron DeSantis’ entry into the US presidential race was a shambles – but a lot of rich Republicans need him to win.
- by Bill Wyman
Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign to take on Trump stymied by Twitter glitches
Florida governor Ron DeSantis filed federal election paperwork on Wednesday to formalise his candidacy for the Republican nomination. Then he went on Twitter.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘Very substantial’: E. Jean Carroll seeks new damages from Trump after CNN appearance
The attacks were made during a one-hour town hall event broadcast live, in which Trump echoed his earlier claim that Carroll had “made-up” the story about being assaulted by him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘From cotton to Congress’: another Republican joins race, but Trump remains the frontrunner
The race is likely to heat up even more within days, with Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie expected to enter the crowded field.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘Shaken trust’: Veteran CNN anchor rebukes network boss over Trump broadcast
With 18 months until the presidential election, the question of how to cover Trump – who is a ratings magnet but a known liar – will continue to confound the media.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Under fire for hosting Trump town hall, CNN chairman goes on defensive
Critics said it was reckless for CNN to provide a live forum to Trump, given his track record of spreading disinformation.
- by Michael M. Grynbaum
Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, awards millions in damages
The New York court, however, found the ex-president did not rape the prominent writer in a lingerie dressing room in the mid-1990s.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Picking out the truth in Trump’s list of familiar grievances
Former US president Donald Trump’s speech to his supporters after his arrest contained a long list of old grudges. We fact-check his main points.
- by Linda Qiu
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy jnr challenging Joe Biden in 2024
More than 15 years ago, Kennedy became fixated on a belief that vaccines are not safe. He has since emerged as one of the leading voices in the anti-vaccine movement.
- by Michelle L Price