The October 5 Edition

The reinvention of Kamala Harris | 24 hours in a metabolic chamber | Oxford’s chief diversity officer Tim Soutphommasane

Melania breaks ranks with Trump, declares she’s pro-choice

The former US first lady has been absent from Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Her views on abortion now place her against the Republican message.

• October 4, 2024
• by Farrah Tomazin

Top Republican – hated by Trump – appears with Harris in pitch for right-wing voters

Republican Liz Cheney’s appearance in Wisconsin is a not-so-subtle nod to what the party once was before Trump’s MAGA movement took hold.

• October 4, 2024
• by Farrah Tomazin

Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump

The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.

• October 2, 2024
• by Bruce Wolpe

Self-reflecting and nice: VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division

The candidates for US vice president were so polite and agreeable that it felt at times like a mutual appreciation club.

• October 2, 2024
• by Farrah Tomazin

Most Australians want Harris to beat Trump. But what does she want for Australia?

The Harris disposition fits our foreign policy needs. The Trump disposition does not.

• October 1, 2024
• by Michael Fullilove

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.

• October 1, 2024
• by Nate Cohn

Kamala Harris says she’s ‘all in’. The bets might pay off for Donald Trump

Nevada has leant left for four straight elections. But on the streets of Las Vegas, Maria and Brian know Donald Trump is playing to win.

• October 1, 2024
• by Farrah Tomazin

Trump wants to shut America off from the rest of the world

If Donald Trump wins the election and follows through on his economic threats, it could destroy a system that has been in place since the end of World War II.

• October 1, 2024
• by Stephen Bartholomeusz

Trump tours hurricane-ravaged Georgia, attacks Biden, Harris

The Republican candidate repeatedly lied about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, despite claiming not to be politicising the disaster.

• October 1, 2024
• by Jeff Amy and Christine Fernando