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Trump ranks himself the greatest US president ever. Historians beg to differ

Donald Trump posted his own presidential rankings to Truth Social last week, separating past US presidents into six categories from ‘greatest’ to ‘failures’

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

Trump's $2.2bn Windfall Has 'No Precedent' in US Presidential History, Historian Says

Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals $2.2bn earnings in his first year back in office, largely from cryptocurrency ventures, raising ethical concerns and comparisons with past presidents.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan

President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan.

Roll Call · Feb 4

How Trump’s tariff threat pushed Canada’s Trudeau to brink of resignation

Canada’s embattled prime minister faces fresh calls to resign after top minister steps down over possible ‘tariff war’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2024

Trump wins presidency a second time, completing comeback - Roll Call

Donald Trump, a convicted felon, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to win another term as president.

Roll Call · Nov 6, 2024

Awkward abound: Joe Biden and the lame-duck countdown - Roll Call

Joe Biden has had a few awkward moments during the last week before he becomes — officially — a lame-duck president.

Roll Call · Nov 1, 2024

Biden forced to put legacy push on hold as crises mount at home and abroad - Roll Call

President Biden intended his final months to be about his legacy. But then Mother Nature and two wars intervened.

Roll Call · Oct 10, 2024

Who ‘won’ the Trump-Harris presidential debate? What observers say

Trump supporters got plenty of ‘red meat’ but Harris earned Taylor Swift’s coveted endorsement.

Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2024

Ahead of the US presidential debate, how are Harris and Trump preparing?

Experts weigh in on the strategies the Democratic and Republican candidates may deploy on Tuesday’s debate stage.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2024

Will Tim Walz’s selection as Harris’s running mate shift the US election?

Harris’s choice for vice president has energised Democrats. But experts are split over if it will make a difference.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024