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Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats before midterms

The idea of universal health coverage in the US is embraced by party’s left but often considered a liability by centrists

The Guardian - US · Oct 4

Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk

A historically unpopular president will take centre stage as the party seeks to sway voters with an unprecedented event

The Guardian - US · Sep 7

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldn’t finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to lose

The Guardian - US · Apr 18

Will Elon Musk Cut as Much Government as Al Gore Did?

In the early 1990s, Bill Clinton's administration set out to "reinvent" government. What can the mercurial Tesla CEO learn from their efforts?

Reason · Feb 7, 2025

Fact check: Did Clinton set the precedent for mass federal worker buyouts?

In early 1990s, Clinton signed an act allowing $25,000 buyouts for federal workers. How does Trump’s approach differ?

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2025

Republican v Republican: can Trump play peacemaker within his own party?

The president-elect’s intervention in Mike Johnson’s speakership win was a sign of his power over the party – but it was only the first test of many

The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2025

What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?

Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2024

Trump’s ‘golden age of America’ could be an unrestrained imperial presidency

Emboldened by a strong mandate, the Republican will bring his dark Maga vision to the US with little resistance

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2024

Kamala Harris sat down with Call Her Daddy. What presidential candidates cozying up to content creators means

The 2024 Presidential Election cycle is ruled by interviews from podcasts and social media influencers.

Fortune · Oct 8, 2024

‘Undisciplined, unhinged and deranged’: will Trump’s strange behavior hurt him at the polls?

While he’s always been quick to insult, he’s now frequently vicious, and his speeches are increasingly disjointed

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2024