November 2023
- Opinion
- World elections
Biden can’t spin his way to re-election
To prevent a second term of Donald Trump, Democrats must accept that what is going wrong is their basic proposition, not the framing or messaging of it.
- Janan Ganesh
- Opinion
- World elections
Joe Biden’s year of living dangerously
A Donald Trump victory next year would make the incumbent the most consequential single-term president in history – but not in a way he would wish.
- Edward Luce
October 2023
Inside Albanese’s stay at world’s ‘most exclusive hotel’
Blair House, the official Washington residence of visiting heads of state, is steeped in history and appointed in high style.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
April 2023
- Analysis
- World elections
Biden’s best bet may be to stress how different he is to Trump
The president’s age and lacklustre approval ratings had generated more questions than usual about whether he can, or should, mount another campaign.
- James Politi and Lauren Fedor
November 2022
Congressional leaders pledge action to prevent US rail strike
Political and business leaders are growing increasingly worried about the fallout from a potential strike, which could take place as early as December 9.
- James Politi, Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson and Taylor Nicole Rogers
August 2021
White House calls on OPEC to boost production to contain fuel prices
US petrol prices have risen alongside soaring motor fuel demand as the economy has reopened from coronavirus-related lockdowns.
- Lauren Fedor and Derek Brower
October 2020
- Opinion
- US votes 2020
Curtain falling on Trump's political operetta
Donald Trump was in trouble more than a week ago, as he stood on that stage in Cleveland, Ohio, more than likely expelling coronavirus pathogens into the air. Now he looks in danger of a landslide loss, writes Jacob Greber.
- Updated
- Jacob Greber
July 2020
- Opinion
- US votes 2020
It is too soon to write off Trump’s election chances
This year’s general election campaign will unfold in an environment unlike any other in recent US history. Despite Joe Biden’s lead in the polls, it’s clear that there is still time for this to become a real race.
- Dan Senor
- Opinion
- US votes 2020
The deceptive radicalism of Joe Biden
The more he is seen as a do-nothing grandpa, the more licence the Democratic nominee has to advance ideas that would have done for another candidate. Americans, if he wins, should not count on a quiet life.
- Janan Ganesh
- Opinion
- China relations
America’s eerie lack of debate about China
Politicians who can be counted on to dispute the colour of the sky or the sum of two plus two are of a piece on the necessity of a superpower duel.
- Janan Ganesh
April 2020
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
Why Joe Biden is the last, best hope for globalists
A president is never more powerful than after an international crisis. If Joe Biden beats Donald Trump in November, he will have an era-shaping opportunity.
- Janan Ganesh
March 2020
- Opinion
- US election
Joe Biden's victory for normal
History is against a win for the former vice president in November. But you can't blame allies for hoping that yet another shock awaits.
- Daniel Flitton