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Trump not immune from crimes in election case, prosecutors argue
The government says the former president was acting as a private citizen when he allegedly pressured his VP to intervene to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s win.
- Zoe Tillman, Chris Strohm and David Voreacos
September
US Supreme Court may consider appeal against Rio-BHP copper mine
Rio Tinto’s handling of the Juukan Gorge affair has been cited by Native Americans and other groups opposed to the development of a copper deposit in Arizona.
- Matthew Cranston
7 takeaways from the Harris-Trump clash
Kamala Harris landed a series of blows on Donald Trump during their first face-off. Here are key moments from their high-stakes debate.
- Updated
- Steve Peoples and Jonathan Cooper
- Opinion
- US election
Kamala Harris hits Donald Trump where it hurts
Kamala Harris and the Democrats will expect a polling bump after she hit Donald Trump hard and he failed to land many blows. But will that be enough?
- Jennifer Hewett
Harris under poll pressure ahead of crucial debate
The debate will subject Ms Harris, who has sat for only a single formal interview in the past six weeks, to a rare moment of sustained questioning.
- Michelle Price and Zeke Miller
Trump hits the lead as Harris’ momentum stalls: poll
Ahead of the crucial debate, the new survey finds Donald Trump is retaining his support and voters are unsure they know enough about where Kamala Harris stands.
- Jonathan Weisman and Ruth Igielnik
Trump vows to shake up Justice Department, purge civil service
The former president pledged to eliminate the Department of Education, redirect the efforts of the Justice Department, and fire civil servants charged with carrying out Joe Biden’s policies.
- Michael Gold
Israel braced for industrial action as ceasefire pressure grows
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in cities around the nation on Sunday, in what appeared to be the largest protests since the October 7 attacks.
- Updated
- Galit Altstein and Dan Williams
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
Trump is a ‘deer in the headlights’ on one key issue
Heading into the campaign’s final stretch, Republicans careen between their base and swing voters on the powerful issue of reproductive rights.
- Hannah Knowles and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
August
Bangladesh protesters to march on government after deadly clashes
At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in a wave of violence in the country of 170 million, as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets.
- Ruma Paul
July
Harris backs Biden’s call for Supreme Court reform
The president’s proposals include term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment on presidential immunity.
- Updated
- James Politi and Stefania Palma
‘Weird’ J.D. Vance sparks Republican alarm after bruising week
Contentious comments about “childless cat ladies” by Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick have led to a barrage of criticism.
- Steff Chávez
Joe Biden says time to pass torch to ‘new generation’
The US president said he believed his record merited a second term in office, but “nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy”.
- Josh Wingrove
- Opinion
- US election
One issue where Kamala Harris gives the Democrats an edge
The party hopes to use the burning issue of abortion rights – and the elevation of Kamala Harris – to change what has been a losing election hand.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- US election
Democrats know that this fight is done
No matter how much Joe Biden points to falling inflation and violent crime rates and rising real wages, too many voters are looking in the other direction.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Analysis
- US election
MAGA world unites around ‘unstoppable’ Donald Trump after shooting
The incident marked a new moment in America’s dark history of political violence. It also brings another twist in this year’s White House race between Trump and Joe Biden.
- James Politi and Lauren Fedor
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate
The former president accused Vice President Kamala Harris of working with other Democrats to cover up Joe Biden’s alleged mental acuity issues.
- Nathan Layne
- Opinion
- World elections
Confused despair grips Democratic voters
Joe Biden seems to be revelling in his determination to once again prove his doubters wrong. The Trump campaign is confident it ensures their victory on November 5.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- World elections
Immigration is the reason swing states are turning back to Trump
Joe Biden is still betting big he can move key swing states his way, but Arizona was shifting back to Trump well before that debate. Jennifer Hewett reports from the south-west.
- Jennifer Hewett
Is this Kamala Harris’ moment?
Donors are sceptical of the US vice president, but she has a base of party support if the Democrats decide to replace Joe Biden.
- Joshua Chaffin, James Fontanella-Khan and Lauren Fedor