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Who is really powering J.D. Vance’s political rise? Tech bros not hillbillies
A small group of technology billionaires, including PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, are behind his ascent.
- by Paul Krugman
World of photos, July 31, 2024
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‘Like a rainbow of beige’: Liberal ‘white dudes’ rally for Harris
The call, which included high-profile actors and singers, was billed as a chance to prove that Donald Trump doesn’t own the votes of white men or speak for them.
- by Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Ken Bensinger
Trump backs away from debating Harris, defends Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comments
In an interview with Fox News, the former president was pressed several times about committing to another debate before giving a squishier answer than he had before.
- by Michelle Price
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US Votes 2024
Biden pushes to ban blanket immunity for presidents in overhaul of ‘extreme’ court
The US president is using his final months in office to advocate ambitious changes, amid fears the court has become too deeply politicised.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
Veep is funny, but the danger of Trump no laughing matter
I wrote the sitcom Veep, and its fictional take on politics is no guide to the actual threat the US election outcome poses.
- by Armando Iannucci
Harris brings in record $305 million in her first week of White House campaign
The vice president’s fundraising haul is more than Joe Biden garnered in the first three months of this year.
- by Farrah Tomazin
World of photos, July 30, 2024
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This senior priest claims he was ‘outed’ on Grindr. Now he’s taking the gay dating app to court
Lawyers for Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill say they hope the case will serve as a warning to other Grindr users.
- by Kyle Melnick
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamalamentum is masking the desperation of Democrats
The speed at which the Democratic consensus on Kamala Harris has shifted should not be considered surprising.
- by Ross Douthat
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/world/us-election