US election
Trump’s volunteers: the ‘beautiful ladies’ from a cult-like evangelical church
Donald Trump describes the women as “wealthy and beautiful”. They all belong to a controversial evangelical Christian church that has drawn criticism for some of its secretive insularity.
- by Robert Draper and Michael Gold
Latest
‘An overnight success 20 years in the making’: The rise of Kamala Harris
The transformation of attitudes towards the presidential hopeful has been rapid and profound. Was she underestimated – or has she changed?
- by Nick Bryant
Magazine
Good Weekend
The October 5 Edition
The reinvention of Kamala Harris | 24 hours in a metabolic chamber | Oxford’s chief diversity officer Tim Soutphommasane
Polling
US Votes 2024
Harris v Trump: Could we see a 270-268 election? Polls say it’s possible
As Hillary Clinton can attest, a modest but clear lead is not a guarantee of victory. But this year, neither Harris nor Trump can claim even that.
- by Nate Cohn
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘I’m your protector’: Trump’s vow to women is an appeal to fragile men
As the Republican candidate tries to dig himself out of his gender gap with Kamala Harris, he is flailing and likely making his problems much worse.
- by Nia-Malika Henderson
Behind Kamala Harris’ rise: Silicon Valley’s wealthiest woman
The alliance between Kamala Harris and Laurene Powell Jobs is a genuine friendship that has thrust the press-shy billionaire philanthropist into the political spotlight.
- by Theodore Schleifer
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Violence at home, violence abroad. Let’s stop pretending: This is the American way
The mistake we make in judging the US for its enduring problem with violence is not recognising this national attitude also spreads well beyond its borders.
- by Dr Emma Shortis
Trump started Sunday telling the world he hated Taylor Swift. Then the day spiralled into chaos
Sunday was meant to be a day of relative rest for Donald Trump, a rare breather this deep into a presidential campaign.
- by Cassandra Morgan
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why so many Americans are still undecided about who to vote for
Voters tossing up between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump generate a lot of exasperated criticism from both sides. But their indecision is entirely understandable.
- by Ross Douthat
Trump doubles down on migrant deportation, Pope tells Catholics to vote for ‘lesser evil’
Pope Francis said migration was a right described in Scripture and it was a “grave sin” to not welcome strangers. He was equally blunt on the abortion stances of both candidates.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Trump, Harris spar over debate as they return to campaign trail
While Harris is seeking to harness momentum from a strong debate performance and bank support from early voters, Trump is trying to regain his footing after an unsteady showing.
- by Jennifer Epstein, Nancy Cook and Skylar Woodhouse
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