On both sides of the Atlantic, the configuration of strictures on central banks and governments may risk economic wellbeing
Taking care when describing ideas is more important than ever in both politics and economics
New research questions the rate of income inequality in the US
From personal experience she grasps how domestic political divisions can undermine American power abroad
Kamala Harris’s campaign shifts attack lines in effort to win the White House
Republican former US president’s campaign misfires in face of a revitalised Democratic party
Classification would have boosted exports and reduced tariffs on goods from country that is rising supply chain alternative to China
A strange new alliance is growing between those who want to restrict abortion and those asking their compatriots to have more children
Khaled Sheikh Mohammed and two others were expected to be spared death penalty under the agreements
Pentagon details reinforcements after Biden reaffirms commitment to Netanyahu while stressing need for Gaza ceasefire
US vice-president surpasses Republican Donald Trump’s fundraising for July as race for White House gathers pace
US secretary of state says there is ‘overwhelming evidence’ Edmundo González won the most votes
Most complex east-west exchange in decades was almost scuppered by death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny
Russia, US and other countries exchange 26 prisoners in largest transfer since the cold war
The former president has been inept in responding to Kamala Harris’s rapid elevation
For all its power, American influence is decidedly limited. But limited is not the same as non-existent
Democrat’s polling strength has also been underpinned by jump in support among the young and voters of colour
Officials to assess possible impact on bloc’s trade and defence policies if former president returns to White House
As forecasters are finding, there are few reliable fundamentals in US politics in 2024
Beijing’s diplomatic offensive against US posture seen as blunting criticism of its own arms build-up
Tracking the polls in every state and the possible paths to electoral college victory for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, US faith in democracy is at its lowest point since at least 1985, survey says
This week’s Big Question asks readers: who should Harris pick to join her on the ticket
Power brokers from firms including Paul Weiss and Cravath launch mass fundraising effort for vice-president
Two other defendants accused of role in terrorist attacks to also avoid trial after years of detention