US Politics

‘Anyone’s guess what he’ll say’The Times

TOPSHOT - Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022. - Donald Trump pulled the trigger on a third White House run on November 15, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party. Trump filed his official candidacy papers with the US election authority moments before he was due to publicly announce his candidacy. (Photo by ALON SKUY / AFP)

Trump plans Twitter comeback for 2024 campaign

Newly reinstated to Twitter, Trump pushes return to Facebook and Instagram, seeking to step up campaign to win a second term in the White House.

David Charter

The Times

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: Rep. George Santos (R-NY) leaves the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Nassau County party chairman, Joseph G. Cairo Jr. and other New York Republican officials called on Santos to resign as investigations grow into his finances, campaign spending and false statements on the campaign trail. Santos announced in a tweet that he would not resign. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Republicans’ Walter Mitty defies party plea to quit

George Santos lied about his background, family history, work experience and religion to win his seat in November.

Hugh Tomlinson

Governing in a ‘straitjacket’The Times

Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel after he was elected on the 15th ballot at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2023. - Kevin McCarthy's election to his dream job of speaker of the US House of Representatives was secured through a mix of bombproof ambition, a talent for cutting deals and a proven track record of getting Republicans what they need. He only won election as speaker after they forced him to endure 15 rounds of voting -- a torrid spectacle unseen in the US Capitol since 1859. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)

GOP chief ‘prisoner of rebels’ after deal to take control

After numerous concessions to become Speaker, Kevin McCarthy attempts to unite unruly Republicans behind sweeping package of rule changes.

David Charter

World

TOPSHOT - Newly elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy takes the oath of office after he was elected on the 15th ballot at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2023. - Kevin McCarthy's election to his dream job of speaker of the US House of Representatives was secured through a mix of bombproof ambition, a talent for cutting deals and a proven track record of getting Republicans what they need. He only won election as speaker after they forced him to endure 15 rounds of voting -- a torrid spectacle unseen in the US Capitol since 1859. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)

Speaker’s battle a portent of turmoil

Kevin McCarthy’s concessions show how GOP fractiousness in a narrowly divided house could threaten some significant bills.

Frankie Taggart

World

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 8, 2022 An abortion rights demonstrator holds a sign outside of the Harris County Courthouse during the Women's Wave march in Houston, Texas. - Retail pharmacies in the United States will be permitted to sell abortion pills, health officials said Tuesday, a move that could significantly expand access to the procedure after last year's landmark Supreme Court ruling that overturned federal abortion rights. (Photo by Mark Felix / AFP)

Abortion ban vetoed by US court

The South Carolina decision is the first judicial victory for the anti-abortion cause since the reversal of Roe vs Wade last June.

AFP

World

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert (R-CO) talks to Rep.-elect Matt Gaetz (R-FL) (L) in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives is meeting to vote for the next Speaker after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to earn more than 218 votes on several ballots, the first time in 100 years that the Speaker was not elected on the first ballot. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Taliban 20’ agents of Trumpian chaos

The renegade Republicans were given their unflattering nickname by frustrated members from their own side.

Frankie Taggart

The Wall Street Journal

Newly elected Republican Representative from New York George Santos looks on as the US House of Representatives convenes for the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 3, 2023. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Brazil reopens fraud case against Santos

The Republican representative is accused of stealing cheques in 2008 to buy sneakers in Rio de Janeiro.

Byron Tau and Luciana Magalhaes

World

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) talks to reporters following the Democratic Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. Schumer said the bipartisan federal omnibus spending legislation that was agreed to early that morning increases both defense and discretionary spending and would help avert a government shutdown days before Christmas. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Race with weather to beat federal shutdown

The 4155-page ‘omnibus’ package is crammed with wish-list items that have little or nothing to do with government funding.

AFP

The Wall Street Journal

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 27, 2019, US Senator Kyrsten Sinema speaks during an Aviation and Space Subcommittee hearing in Washington, DC. - Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema told US media on December 9, 2022, that she plans to leave the Democratic Party and register as an independent. The Democrats secured a 51-49 majority in the chamber following Raphael Warnock's victory this week in the Georgia run-off election. But Sinema's move would reduce that to 50, with Vice President Kamala Harris serving as a tie-breaker for the Democrats. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

Independence more about senator’s political future

Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party may help her win re-election in Arizona in 2024.

CommentaryThe Wall Street Journal

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 20, 2021, Joe Biden, flanked by incoming US First Lady Jill Biden, takes the oath of office as the 46th US President during the swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. - Never before has a sitting US president faced 80 candles on a birthday cake -- and the milestone that Joe Biden reaches on November 20, 2022, has undeniable ramifications as he ponders running again in 2024. Biden himself jokes about the big 8-0. "I can't even say the age I am going to be," he said on MSNBC. "I can't even get it out of my mouth. And he brushes off questions about whether he should seek reelection that would put him in power until aged 86, responding with two words: "Watch me." (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

US caught in permanent election frenzy

A dispiriting midterm cycle has only just finished and the 2024 presidential race has already started.

JOSEPH EPSTEIN

‘America’s comeback starts now’World

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 15, 2022. - Donald Trump pulled the trigger on a third White House run on November 15, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party. Trump filed his official candidacy papers with the US election authority moments before he was due to publicly announce his candidacy. (Photo by ALON SKUY / AFP)

Trump announces White House bid

Donald Trump has ended months of speculation by announcing he will run for President in 2024, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle.

Adam Creighton and Agencies

CommentaryThe Wall Street Journal

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 4, 2020 shows Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (L) in Wilmington, Delaware, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Washington, DC both pumping their fist during an election night speech early November 4, 2020. - It is only two years since US President Joe Biden was swept to power in one of the most fraught elections Washington has witnessed, but all eyes are already on the next nationwide vote. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS and MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Biden’s agenda v Trump’s obsession: voters split on lesser evil

There may not have been the much-anticipated red wave, but there was a fair-sized Republican tide in terms of the popular vote that hasn’t been reflected in the number of congressional seats the party won.

Gerard Baker

The Times

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake speaks to supporters during her election night event at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on November 08, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Election results continue to come in the race for Arizona Governor between Kari Lake and Democratic challenger Katie Hobbs. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP

Donald in dress falters in bid for Arizona governor

Kari Lake was being touted as a running-mate should her mentor try for the White House again.

Keiran Southern

US midtermsThe Wall Street Journal

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 08: Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) gives a speech at his Election night party at Atlanta Marriott Marquis on November 08, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sen. Warnock is in a very tight race with Republican challenger Herschel Walker. If neither candidate receives 50 percent plus one vote needed, they will head to a runoff in December. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP

Georgia to hold second run-off in two years

Polls had shown a tight race between Democratic Party senator Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

Cameron McWhirter and Joshua Jamerson

World

DEARBORN, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 06: Proposal 3 signage is displayed for volunteers at the RFFA Dearborn site on November 06, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan. Community members and activists of Proposal 3 continue canvassing and organizing around Michigan ahead of the November 8 midterm election. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP

States back right to abortion

Voters in California, Vermont and Michigan endorse guarantees and in Kentucky and Montana reject restrictions.

Charlotte Plantive

The Wall Street Journal

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 01: U.S. President Joe Biden stands with U.S. Senate candidate Val Demings and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist at a rally at Florida Memorial University on November 01, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Biden was campaigning for the two ahead of the November 8 general election. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP

GOP vote on rise as the economy sours

New survey shows GOP with an edge in mid-term voting enthusiasm as economic pessimism grows.

Joshua Jamerson

‘Free speech’ pushThe Times

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 14, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California. - Elon Musk took control of Twitter and fired its top executives, US media reported late October 27, 2022, in a deal that puts one of the top platforms for global discourse in the hands of the world's richest man. Musk sacked chief executive Parag Agrawal, as well as the company's chief financial officer and its head of legal policy, trust and safety, the Washington Post and CNBC reported citing unnamed sources. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Musk plays up conspiracy claims over Pelosi attack

The new owner of Twitter amplified claims about Paul Pelosi as alternative theories swirled on the platform he bought for $44bn.

David Charter

arms raceThe Wall Street Journal

This handout photo taken on September 29, 2022 and provided by South Korean Defence Ministry in Seoul shows the US Navy's nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier during a US-South Korea combined naval exercise off east coast of South Korea. - South Korea and the United States began their first combined naval exercise near the peninsula in five years on September 26, leading to a warning by North Korea that the allies risked triggering war. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defence Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / South Korean Defence Ministry" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Alarm bells ring over US military’s growing weakness

A new Heritage Foundation report warns about declining U.S. naval and air power.

WSJ Editorial Board

‘Thanksgiving is going to be awkward’The Times

Gavin Newsom, governor of California, speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, California, U.S., on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. NewsomÃÂ outlined his plan to lift restrictions in the most-populous U.S. state, saying a reopening depends on meeting a series of benchmarks that would remake daily life for 40 million residents. Photographer: Rich Pedroncelli/AP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

California governor’s in-laws donate to rival

Embarrassing disclosure reveals trust run by parents of Gavin Newsom’s wife donated over $7000 to one of their son-in-law’s biggest political rivals.

Keiran Southern

Open dissentWorld

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on gun violence on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2022. (Photo by Andrew Harnik / POOL / AFP)

Senior Democrats refuse to back Biden for second term

The move by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others come amid concerns about the President’s performance and ability.

Adam Creighton

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