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Explore our coverage of United States’ politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video


Middle East & Africa

America boosts Israel’s missile shield. What did it get in return?

The THAAD battery could indicate Israeli restraint on Iran

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Why Larry Hogan’s long-odds bid for a Senate seat matters

He offers conservatives a pragmatic path beyond Trumpism

Culture

In the second world war, some diplomacy was done between the sheets

Pamela Churchill Harriman, daughter-in-law of the prime minister, ran an effective charm offensive

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Polarisation by education is remaking American politics

The battle for Pennsylvania is a test case for new coalitions of Democrats and Republicans

The Economist explains

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

Podcast Checks and Balance

How much has Donald Trump changed both parties’ agendas?

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the candidates have converged on policy

Graphic detail

Hurricane Milton exposes the dangers of Florida’s development boom

Subsidised flood insurance hinders more than it helps

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Hurricane Milton inundates Florida

Three factors laid the ground for its destructiveness

The Americas

American women go to Mexico for abortions

They are more readily available than in the past but no less controversial

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Shirley Chisholm is still winning

The first black woman to run for president taught a lesson in making political change

Leaders

The front line of the tech war is in Asia

The two superpowers are vying for influence. China will not necessarily win

Briefing

Who will control the next Congress?

The new president is much less likely than usual to see allies take charge on Capitol Hill

Finance & economics

How America learned to love tariffs

Protectionism hasn’t been this respectable for decades

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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