How Elon Musk has become a powerful figure in US politics Unlike other politically-charged tech billionaires supporting conservative causes, Musk is the only one who has gone all out for Donald Trump Elon Musk • 29 Oct 24
How Elon Musk has become a powerful figure in US politics Unlike other politically-charged tech billionaires supporting conservative causes, Musk is the only one who has gone all out for Donald Trump Elon Musk • 29 Oct 24
All you need to know about the US Electoral College This voting system is why there is so much attention on just 150,000 voters out of the 160 million people eligible to vote US presidential election • 25 Oct 24
All you need to know about the US Electoral College This voting system is why there is so much attention on just 150,000 voters out of the 160 million people eligible to vote US presidential election • 25 Oct 24
Why does Donald Trump tell such blatant lies? Politicians know lying is part of our everyday lives, but Trump is in a class of his own when it comes to false or misleading claims Psychology • 23 Oct 24
Why does Donald Trump tell such blatant lies? Politicians know lying is part of our everyday lives, but Trump is in a class of his own when it comes to false or misleading claims Psychology • 23 Oct 24
How the suburbs in Pennsylvania could decide the US election The next leader of the United States is likely to be decided by how Pennsylvanian voters swing on November 5th US presidential election • 16 Oct 24
How the suburbs in Pennsylvania could decide the US election The next leader of the United States is likely to be decided by how Pennsylvanian voters swing on November 5th US presidential election • 16 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How Irish-US diplomatic relations began 100 years ago this week The Irish Free State made history when Timothy Smiddy was appointed as the nation's first US ambassador in October 1924 History • 09 Oct 24
How Irish-US diplomatic relations began 100 years ago this week The Irish Free State made history when Timothy Smiddy was appointed as the nation's first US ambassador in October 1924 History • 09 Oct 24
Is America going to the dogs? When Americans go to the polls in November, the choice is not between Harris or Trump but whether they want to live in a republic or not US presidential election • 07 Oct 24
Is America going to the dogs? When Americans go to the polls in November, the choice is not between Harris or Trump but whether they want to live in a republic or not US presidential election • 07 Oct 24
Trump assassination attempt: 'a troubling turn of events' Two acts of political violence in 64 days against the former US president could unduly influence electoral outcomes in November United States • 17 Sep 24
Trump assassination attempt: 'a troubling turn of events' Two acts of political violence in 64 days against the former US president could unduly influence electoral outcomes in November United States • 17 Sep 24
What would a Trump presidency mean for international relations? The former president's negative personality traits influence his approach to international organisations and institutions Donald Trump • 10 Sep 24
What would a Trump presidency mean for international relations? The former president's negative personality traits influence his approach to international organisations and institutions Donald Trump • 10 Sep 24
Just what is Project 2025 - and will it affect the US election? The scale, ambition and impact of the proposals in Project 2025 give an idea of what a second Trump presidency might look like US presidential election • 09 Sep 24
Just what is Project 2025 - and will it affect the US election? The scale, ambition and impact of the proposals in Project 2025 give an idea of what a second Trump presidency might look like US presidential election • 09 Sep 24
Does the choice of vice-president matter much in US election? The selections of Tim Walz and J.D. Vance show why the vice presidential pick has become a high stakes affair US presidential election • 05 Sep 24
Does the choice of vice-president matter much in US election? The selections of Tim Walz and J.D. Vance show why the vice presidential pick has become a high stakes affair US presidential election • 05 Sep 24
How the Democrats energised the US election in the last 30 days An electrifying convention saw the Democrats unite around Kamala Harris, but can they maintain this momentum for the rest of the campaign? US presidential election • 23 Aug 24
How the Democrats energised the US election in the last 30 days An electrifying convention saw the Democrats unite around Kamala Harris, but can they maintain this momentum for the rest of the campaign? US presidential election • 23 Aug 24
Here are 5 issues that might decide the US presidential election These key issues have particular resonance in the swing states which will have a huge impact on the outcome in November US presidential election • 22 Aug 24
Here are 5 issues that might decide the US presidential election These key issues have particular resonance in the swing states which will have a huge impact on the outcome in November US presidential election • 22 Aug 24
Can a Charli xcx endorsement for Harris make a difference? While celebrity endorsements are unlikely to sway committed voters, they could encourage people to vote or support a candidate in other ways US presidential election • 11 Sep 24
Can a Charli xcx endorsement for Harris make a difference? While celebrity endorsements are unlikely to sway committed voters, they could encourage people to vote or support a candidate in other ways US presidential election • 11 Sep 24
A short history of US presidents not running for re-election This isn't the first time a sitting Democratic president is not going for re-election, so what happened when this occured in 1952 and 1968? US presidential election • 20 Aug 24
A short history of US presidents not running for re-election This isn't the first time a sitting Democratic president is not going for re-election, so what happened when this occured in 1952 and 1968? US presidential election • 20 Aug 24
5 things to look out for at the US Democratic National Convention Here are some of the key storylines to watch out for in Chicago - and what they mean for November's election US presidential election • 19 Aug 24
5 things to look out for at the US Democratic National Convention Here are some of the key storylines to watch out for in Chicago - and what they mean for November's election US presidential election • 19 Aug 24
Becoming US president is costly so how do candidates raise cash? It's all about PACs, Super PACs, small donations from voters and selling t-shirts emblazoned with your jailhouse mugshot US Election 2024 • 13 Aug 24
Becoming US president is costly so how do candidates raise cash? It's all about PACs, Super PACs, small donations from voters and selling t-shirts emblazoned with your jailhouse mugshot US Election 2024 • 13 Aug 24
What the Biden-Trump debate says about the state of US politics It was a night of muddled answers and outright lies in Atlanta as the two men vying for the White House to the stage US presidential election • 28 Jun 24
What the Biden-Trump debate says about the state of US politics It was a night of muddled answers and outright lies in Atlanta as the two men vying for the White House to the stage US presidential election • 28 Jun 24
Could Donald Trump run for president from a US jail cell? Two convicts previously ran for the White House from behind bars so there is precedence for a Trump jailhouse candidacy United States • 31 May 24
Could Donald Trump run for president from a US jail cell? Two convicts previously ran for the White House from behind bars so there is precedence for a Trump jailhouse candidacy United States • 31 May 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'? More than 30 million Americans identify as Irish so it's no surprise that some occupants of the White House like to wear the green jersey st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
Why do so many US presidents like to say 'I'm Irish'? More than 30 million Americans identify as Irish so it's no surprise that some occupants of the White House like to wear the green jersey st patricks day • 13 Mar 24
Gerrymandering: 'one of the undemocratic aspects of US politics' Gerrymandering means that almost all US state maps are drawn to benefit the party in power, some more egregiously than others United States • 05 Mar 24
Gerrymandering: 'one of the undemocratic aspects of US politics' Gerrymandering means that almost all US state maps are drawn to benefit the party in power, some more egregiously than others United States • 05 Mar 24
How US election fundraising is working out for Biden and Trump The current White House resident has raised more cash than his challenger so far in the campaign US presidential election • 04 Mar 24
How US election fundraising is working out for Biden and Trump The current White House resident has raised more cash than his challenger so far in the campaign US presidential election • 04 Mar 24
Why are US politicians so old? There are a number of theories, from ego to money, as to why so many US politicians stay in the job for decades Politics • 11 Jan 24
Why are US politicians so old? There are a number of theories, from ego to money, as to why so many US politicians stay in the job for decades Politics • 11 Jan 24
How did the US presidential campaign get to be so long? The seemingly endless campaign grew out of frustration with the control national parties had over the selection of candidates United States • 04 Jan 24
How did the US presidential campaign get to be so long? The seemingly endless campaign grew out of frustration with the control national parties had over the selection of candidates United States • 04 Jan 24
