US election
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
Latest
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.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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
Opinion
US Votes 2024
You need to calm down: Why Taylor’s endorsement hasn’t won Harris the election
Democrats may be dancing – metaphorically and probably literally. But is an Instagram post from Taylor Swift a signed, sealed and delivered election victory? Not yet.
- by Katy Hall
Harris v Trump debate: Five things to watch
The prime-time event, which is expected to draw tens of millions of viewers, will be the first time the two candidates have met in person.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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