History tells us that the White House and the Pentagon have been able to wield a degree of influence over Israel’s decision-making.
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While young voters say they would be more likely to vote for Biden after they learn more about the economy and other topics, they did not appear affected by Donald Trump’s norm-defying behavior.
At 81, the president is perhaps too old to run again. But he may be the only feasible option for Democrats.
Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
Donald Trump has threatened to not defend some NATO countries if Russia attacks them. But the US also benefits from the power that NATO gives it, as well as the stability it helped create in Europe.
There’s no guarantee that the bill will even make it onto the floor of the US House of Representatives.
Media coverage of vice presidential candidates tends to focus on who can help win the election rather than who is qualified to help govern once in office.
Immigration reform has always been hard to accomplish. As the U.S. enters an election year, bipartisan reform now appears out of reach.
Imprecision in election polling has long been recognized. But advance polls are still useful in recognizing trends in voter preferences, and candidates’ weak points.
The US Department of Energy will review its process for approving new LNG projects.
China is asserting itself in the South Pacific, prompting efforts from the US and its allies to contain its influence.
A selection of analysis from our coverage of the war in Gaza over the past fortnight.
The centrality of race to US politics is, once again, a defining feature of the current presidential campaign.
While two-party preferred polling is steady, a majority of Australians support Labor’s changes to the stage 3 tax cuts.
The US attacks on military sites in Iraq and Syria are unlikely to further escalate conflict in the Middle East, he writes.
During a campaign speech in South Carolina, President Biden made it clear that he is not only running against Donald Trump but also against white supremacy.
The idea that the Swift-Kelce romance is some sort of deep-state plot is perhaps gaining traction in far-right circles because it lines up with the political right’s broader agenda and beliefs.
Democrats now have an issue to mobilise voters. For Republicans, however, it’s more complicated.
History tells us that US presidents tend to be cautious about foreign policy in an election year – especially in the Middle East.
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