Yesterday
Harris says she’s ‘not Biden’ in fiery Fox News interview
The Democrat sparred with the host over immigration policy while asserting that, if elected, her presidency would be different to the current administration.
- Matthew Cranston
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
America has lost its shame at this election as scandals mount
Reality is now running ahead of fiction in this political era, according to the executive producer of a sitcom about a flagrantly unprincipled vice president.
- Edward Luce
This Month
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Why the US election is a likely dead heat between sworn enemies
In a country divided into mutually hostile camps, no easy resolution to the polarisation seems likely after the November poll.
- Edward Luce
Washington welcomes Kevin Rudd’s hardline views on Xi Jinping
Depicting China’s leader as an aggressive ideologue could help the former Australian prime minister in his ambassadorial role following the US election.
- Matthew Cranston
Harris agrees to ‘enemy’ interview as election fears rise
Kamala Harris will become the first Democrat presidential nominee since Hillary Clinton to be interviewed on Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News.
- Matthew Cranston
Bill Ackman unleashes full support for Trump despite ‘flaws’
The hedge fund titan’s 1800-word social media post backing Donald Trump shows just how involved billionaires are becoming in the tight US election.
- Matthew Cranston
Trump launches fossil fuel fight in Biden’s home town
The Republican ramped up his attacks on Kamala Harris’ shift to renewable energy in the critical state of Pennsylvania, where the rivals are virtually tied.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
- Opinion
- International affairs
America’s fickle foreign policy is destabilising the world
The swings between Democratic and Republican presidents weren’t so wild in the heyday of the US. Now it’s like the New England weather.
- Janan Ganesh
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Why Kamala Harris is not playing up her gender
Unlike Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate does not intend to attract votes for the ground-breaking achievement of becoming the first female US president.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Hurricane Musk could prove Trump’s greatest asset
It does not matter whether he is driven by pique or by his thirst for tax cuts. The Tesla chief executive and X owner is a powerful ally.
- Edward Luce
Trump secretly spoke with Putin after leaving office, book says
It also reports that the former US president, while still in office, secretly sent the Russian leader what were then rare COVID-19 tests for personal use.
- Peter Baker
- Analysis
- US Votes 2024
Why next month’s US vote is the TikTok election
While Trump’s Twitter persona loomed large over 2016, and 2020 was dominated by the pandemic, Facebook and lockdown, 2024 is the TikTok election.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston and Rachael Bolton
What to watch as Vance and Walz meet for vice-presidential debate
The event offers the men a fresh opportunity to introduce themselves, vouch for their bosses, and fulfil the time-honoured role of a running mate – attack dog.
- Bill Barrow
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Trump could be the biggest winner from Middle East escalation
The former president claims the world was at peace during his rule and that the “weakness” of the Biden administration has led to wars in Europe and the Levant.
- Gideon Rachman
Dock workers start huge strike that could sway US election
Republicans are urging Joe Biden to intervene against the industrial action, while Donald Trump blamed inflation for fuelling the higher pay demands.
- Matthew Cranston
September
How a love of luxury may bring down New York’s mayor
Eric Adams was elected partly on the strength of his origin story, a narrative that shrouded questions of his character, judgment and associates.
- Nicholas Fandos, Eliza Shapiro and Emma G. Fitzsimmons
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
What J.D. Vance and Tim Walz need to do to get Trump or Harris elected
In the vice presidential debate on Wednesday, the Democrat’s message needs to be about the economy. The Republican needs to just repair his image.
- Ava Kalinauskas
Donald Trump a threat to Australia’s economy: McKibbin
Long-term damage to Australian fortunes could result if the Republican nominee wins the US election and implements tariff hikes on China, new research suggests.
- John Kehoe
PM announces ‘exposure draft’ of grocery code
Anthony Albanese says major supermarket’s conduct is “completely unacceptable” if ACCC’s allegations are found true; Labor MP says he sees an opportunity in blockchain at AFR Crypto Summit. Follow live updates.
- Updated
- Lucy Slade
- Opinion
- Opinion
America’s first post-election task is rebuilding its credibility
The election remains Trump’s to lose. But the chaos that might follow if he doesn’t win is now concentrating minds among US regional allies.
- James Curran
