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Mamdani’s insistence that New York is built by immigrants and now led by one taps a rich American tradition while provoking familiar anxieties
Why I am wary of giving anyone from the Biden administration my vote
The current administration delivered an American foreign policy that continues to benefit vested interests. Different administration, different party, same script
The fall of McCarthy exposes turbulence in American politics
It is unlikely that future Republican leaders in the House will try to be more moderate like the ousted speaker
Will Republicans support Biden’s strategy on the Ukraine war?
American voters support Ukraine and the Republicans know this, but this may change if inflation skyrockets
US midterm elections: Will Trump be trumped?
The women’s vote, abortion, the youth vote and concerns about democracy are factors influencing voters
The last Trump?
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
America’s lessons for African dictators
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
Democrats win first Georgia runoff, control of Senate in reach
Should Republicans lose the second race it would be a political debacle just as Trump is expected to suffer another bitter blow when Congress affirms Biden’s Electoral College…
Bye-bye, Don. But is this the end of Trumpism?
If it hadn’t been for Covid-19, Donald Trump might have won the presidential election. Almost 48% of voting Americans believe in his brand of democracy, equality and justice.
Richard Calland: Biden needs a senate win to limit Trumpism
Joe Biden doesn’t have the mojo needed to restore the US – so he needs a full house to appoint those who do, writes Richard Calland.
Why would anyone vote for Trump?
COMMENT: For this gay, white soldier there simply isn’t a good enough challenger to knock him off his perch
US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum
As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump
The Democrats have a cunning plan to get Trump re-elected
The bid to impeach the president failed, Iowa was a disaster and Adam Schiff is a PR nightmare
Successfully impeach Trump? What are Democrats smoking?
The Democrats will need about 19 Republican senators to vote to impeach the US president
Trump blames Dems for migrant children’s death, amid govt budget impasse
The shutdown began on December 22, affecting one-quarter of the federal government