The end of Maga as we know it The Republican party will regroup after their shellacking in the US midterm elections, but it won’t look the same The Guardian - US · Nov 7
US midterms: Six reasons Democrats may struggle to turn Trump discontent into a landslide The Democrats have been increasingly popular in red states, but the scale of their victory on November 3 remains uncertain The Independent UK · Nov 2
Six reasons Democrats may fall short of a midterm landslide in November Democrats enter the November 3 midterms with favourable conditions, including Trump’s low approval ratings and voter concern over prices and the Iran war, but several structural factors could limit their gains. Fewer competitive House seats, a difficult Senate map, turnout risks, Republicans’ financial advantage, polling uncertainty and GOP attacks portraying… The Economic Times · Oct 12
‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes Trump tries to dominate at the UN as his approval ratings plummet and even some Republicans distance themselves from him The Guardian - US · Sep 26
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance Trump is unpopular and inflation is still high – and Democrats are looking to use that to their advantage The Guardian - US · Sep 6
‘Inept, incompetent, craven’: Scott Bessent struggles to clean up the president’s mess There’s little optimism about treasury secretary’s ability to handle Trump’s tariffs, Iran sanctions and colossal US debt The Guardian - US · Aug 29
Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’ President harks back to red scare of his childhood to attack US left – but will such language resonate beyond Maga base? The Guardian - US · Jul 26
Republicans silent as Democrats call on US cabinet to oust Trump over Iran Lawmakers call for use of 25th amendment after president brazenly threatens to commit war crimes in Iran The Guardian - US · Apr 7
Republicans have subpoenaed the Clintons to testify about Jeffrey Epstein. Will it backfire? History shows that when called to testify about difficult things – Monica Lewinsky, Benghazi – Bill and Hillary excel The Guardian - US · Feb 21
‘Loyalty over all’: Trump was once known for constantly switching out his staff. Not any more The president’s professed satisfaction with his cabinet may reflect how hard it would be to get a replacement confirmed The Guardian - US · Dec 26, 2025
Polls and politics point to a sea change in US views on Israel. Will it matter? Fueled by dissent over the war in Gaza, the US public’s views are changing – and support for the Palestinians is rising The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2025
How Maga cheerleaders have infiltrated the White House press corps Trump administration has transformed tone and tenor of media interactions by centering rightwing voices and reporter sycophancy The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025
Is Trump’s expansion of presidential powers setting the stage for future Oval Office holders? Mechanisms designed to limit executive power – Congress, the courts and internal safeguards – are being undermined The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025
No retreat on tariffs, Trump promised. Hours later, he blinked As the economic and political pressure became unbearable, the US president changed course – but has the damage been done? The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2025 Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’ The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold
The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2025 An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2024 Biden to nation: accept ‘will of the people’ and Trump win - Roll Call President Biden on Thursday urged the nation to accept President-elect Donald Trump's landslide victory, saying the election system works.
The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2024 ‘Running away from good news’: why is Harris distancing herself from Biden’s record? Under Biden, immigration has stabilised, inflation has been tamed and crime is down, but his VP is forging ‘a new way’
The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2024 Not done yet: still-smarting Joe Biden to focus on his legacy in final months With a diary suddenly freed up by the end of his re-election bid, the president is looking to safeguard his achievements
The Guardian - US · Feb 18, 2024 Camera shy v media hog: dilemma over Biden-Trump coverage amid brutal year for news media Focus on Biden’s age, over-correcting Trump coverage and staff layoffs are few troubles ailing the media before 2024 elections
The Guardian - US · Jan 14, 2024 ‘A sad circus’: Iowa caucuses arrive with little doubt over likely Republican victor Opinion polls show Donald Trump’s immense lead over Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley in first state to vote on nominee
The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2023 Biden begins re-relection campaign – does he have what it takes to win again? The oldest president in US history is ditching his Covid-imposed ‘basement strategy’ for the most gruelling campaign of his life
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2023 Democrats fight to expand a ‘broken and illegitimate’ supreme court As the US’s highest court is pummeled by divisive rulings and ethical scandals, Democrats think they have a solution: add four seats to counter a rightward tilt
The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2023 Biden v Trump: US is unenthused by likely rematch of two old white men As Biden formally launches his 2024 bid and Trump chalks up endorsements polls show voters have little appetite for a replay
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2023 ‘It’s just gotten crazy’: how the origins of Covid became a toxic US political debate New report supporting theory the coronavirus leaked from a Chinese lab has sparked the latest eruption in a long fight over how the virus started, clouding efforts to pursue a neutral, fact-based inquiry