Donald Trump
Our coverage of former president Donald Trump, including 2024 election polls, results and updates on his campaign, indictments and court cases
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How far do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on policy?
A short guide to their plans for America—which are more similar than their opposing styles suggest
Europe
Europe could become Trump’s geopolitical roadkill
A second dose of MAGA will put the EU in a pickle
Briefing
Who will control the next Congress?
The new president is much less likely than usual to see allies take charge on Capitol Hill
Leaders
The Trumpification of American policy
No matter who wins in November, Donald Trump has redefined both parties’ agendas
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The next American president will be a China hawk
Donald Trump may seek to decouple America’s economy, while Kamala Harris favours more targeted pressure
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Will the next president follow Israel into war with Iran?
Kamala Harris is likely to maintain Joe Biden’s awkward policy, while Donald Trump’s belligerent words mask a record of caution
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Both candidates pledge to fortify America. How big will they go?
Hawks in Congress want to raise America’s defence budget dramatically, but the next president will decide
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On energy and climate, Trump and Harris are different by degrees
Green subsidies will probably survive Mr Trump’s re-election, and Big Oil will probably do just fine under Ms Harris
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America’s presidential election marks a fork in the road for Ukraine
If Republicans take power, Kyiv will feel a chill: the latest of our policy briefs
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Could an “October surprise” upset America’s election?
What last-minute developments might portend for the race
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Donald Trump is preparing an assault on America’s immigration system
The divide between the two candidates on migration is stark, but it has narrowed
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The US tax code will change next year; the presidential election will determine how
Donald Trump promises cuts galore, while Kamala Harris would target the middle-class
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The Supreme Court begins another contentious term
Guns, vapes, online porn and health care for transgender youth dot the docket
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What America’s presidential election means for world trade
The first in a series of eight concise briefs on the consequences of the 2024 election
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Many Americans can decide their own policies. What will they choose?
Three issues will dominate state ballot measures in November
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Crypto bros v cat ladies: gender and the 2024 election
How the campaigns are exploiting and reshaping the battle of the sexes