August
- Opinion
- US election
After the convention, Harris has to turn the vibe into votes
The more the vice president has to campaign on policy rather than personality, the harder it is to keep the Democrats’ fractious voter base together.
- Emma Doyle
- Opinion
- US election
Obamas light up the convention, and the campaign
Kamala Harris’ fight for the White House is working better than Democrats dared hope. Michelle and Barack Obama have added their star power – can the dream run last?
- Jennifer Hewett
Obamas ignite Harris campaign but warn of tight race
The former president told a roaring crowd the vice president would not be a self-centred leader like Trump, but instead focus on improving Americans’ lives.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
July
Obamas endorse Harris, Trump vows return to shooting site
The former US president and his wife have given Kamala Harris an expected boost in her campaign against Donald Trump who says he will return to Pennyslvania.
- Updated
- Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw
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- Analysis
- US election
Why only Michelle Obama could beat Trump
The former first lady would be a “slam-dunk option for the Democrats”, according to polls. But is she up for the challenge?
- Ed Cumming and Tom Teodorczuk
May
- Exclusive
- Fashion retail
Why Cue founder split with designer Dion Lee
In his first comments since the fashion label of designer Dion Lee fell into administration, backer Rod Levis says the company “needs a lot more finance”.
- Carrie LaFrenz
April 2023
Timeshare tycoon’s private jet flew Obamas Down Under
Although Sydney-based events outfit The Growth Faculty were the ones organising the tour, that doesn’t appear to have extended to the flights.
- Myriam Robin
January 2023
Inside the shadowy world of celebrity ghostwriters
Prince Harry’s Spare is one of the many celebrity memoirs to use a ghostwriter. But what does the lucrative job actually entail?
- Poppie Platt
Record-breaking sales for Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’
First-day sales exceed some of publishing’s biggest hits, including blockbusters by Barack and Michelle Obama.
- Alexandra Alter and Elizabeth A. Harris
November 2022
Rock star, role model, empath-in-chief: Michelle Obama’s life lessons
In converting her life story into self-empowering bromides, the former first lady has exposed the limits of her politics.
- Lola Seaton
June 2022
‘Proud to be a Queenager’: Why Sheryl Sandberg leant out
Following her shock resignation, the Facebook COO explains why, after encouraging women to ‘lean in’, she herself is now leaning out.
- Eleanor Mills
January 2021
An inaugural like no other breathes new life into democracy
The background of security fears led to a different type of inaugural ceremony, but one which carried significant meaning for Americans
- Lorraine Ali
Melania Trump's enigmatic fashion legacy
Unlike her predecessors as First Lady, the former fashion model sported no signature look and her clothing choices remained mysterious.
- Harriet Agnew
December 2020
From bovines to shooting bongos: how the ex-presidents made a living
Some are born rich. Others cash in only when they leave the White House. As Donald Trump gets set to join the list of ex-presidents here is a look at their post-office pursuits.
- Matthew Sweet
November 2020
Obama’s memoir is a ripping read until he gets to the White House
After detailing a thrilling ride to the presidency, Barack Obama gives an honest account of his time in office that stops consistently short of the whole truth.
- Edward Luce
September 2020
112 shipping containers full of Barack Obama’s memoir to meet demand
The US doesn’t have enough printing capacity to feed the hunger for the former US president’s new book, so extra copies are being imported from Germany.
- Elizabeth A. Harris
August 2020
Joe Biden wants to restore America's soul. Will that be enough?
Democrats are feeling buoyant after their “virtual” convention. But a walk down the main street of Biden’s hometown reveals voters wanting to know more about their economic plans.
- Jacob Greber
Michelle Obama steals Democrats' opening night with Trump take-down
'He simply cannot be who we need him to be for us. It is what it is,' says the former first lady on the first night of the 2020 Democratic Convention.
- Jacob Greber
'He is in over his head': Obama excoriates Trump
Former first lady Michelle Obama has warned Americans 'if you think things cannot get worse, trust me, they can' as she endorsed Joe Biden. How day 1 of the Democratic national convention unfolded.
- Jacob Greber