This Month
Why Musk will struggle to reinvent American government
Those carrying scars from previous efforts to streamline US bureaucracy are sceptical about the billionaire’s ability to get any of his agenda through.
- Joe Miller, Stefania Palma and Stephen Morris
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Why abortion did not stay on the ballot
Abortion matters a great deal to American women – just not where it would count in US electoral politics this week.
- Rosalind Dixon
‘Never give up’: Harris vows to keep fighting in concession speech
Kamala Harris concedes defeat as Donald Trump takes calls from world leaders in Florida.
- Akayla Gardner and Skylar Woodhouse
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Trump’s stunning rebuff of his critics
Donald Trump’s return to the White House means the return of an unpredictable president with big plans to Make America Great Again – and fewer restraints on his power.
- Jennifer Hewett
What happens to Trump’s criminal cases now he’s won the election?
A second term puts him in a uniquely powerful position to stymie some of the most serious criminal cases against him, including two federal indictments.
- Stefania Palma
Signs of big first-timer turnout in critical Pennyslvania
A spot survey of higher education students at a polling booth in Northampton County suggests young people have been galvanised into action by Kamala Harris.
- Matthew Cranston and Mark Mulligan
October
Trump, allies link Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment to 2016 ‘deplorables’
President Joe Biden provided ammunition to the Republican campaign by appearing to call Trump supporters “garbage” while talking to Latino allies by video.
- Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman
Harris enlists Michelle Obama to rebuild momentum in tied election
The former first lady delivered an impassioned plea to male voters, saying the risks Donald Trump poses to women’s health at this election were too great.
- Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Nicholas Nehamas
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Democrats fear nightmare of Trump win
To the frustration and alarm of Democrats, Kamala Harris is yet to “close the deal” to prevent a return of Donald Trump as US president. Why is the race so tight?
- Jennifer Hewett
‘Chaos at every level’: Trump allies prepare for election loss
Right-wing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility as they prepare for a fierce election.
- Eva Xiao and Peter Andringa
Revealed: How Opus Dei has flourished in the era of Trump
A new book details the close links between the secretive Catholic organisation and the Trump ally once referred to as the world’s third-most-powerful man.
- Gareth Gore
- Opinion
- Trump's America
Donald Trump’s secret sauce - he just gets very lucky
From The Apprentice to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal, something always seems to turn up for Trump. But every gambler knows his luck will run out.
- Pamela Paul
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