Biden does not push for rapid ceasefire as state department sees opportunity for fresh Lebanese presidential vote
Why is the Golden State shedding companies?
Lai Ching-te says Beijing has ‘no right to represent’ Taipei in first National Day speech
Once-reliably Democratic section of the electorate has drifted to the Republican presidential candidate
Search group claims regulators are overreaching just as foreign and domestic rivals are gaining ground
Screenwriter Gabriel Sherman’s film was bankrolled by a billionaire Trump donor, hit with legal threats — and had Hollywood running scared
Comments from star of Democratic left point to tensions between billionaire donor class and progressives
Measure aims to attract voters based overseas ahead of knife-edge election
High costs are a threat to Kamala Harris’s hopes of winning Michigan, a crucial election battleground
US has been pushing its ally to avoid attacking nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure
The swings between Democratic and Republican presidents weren’t so wild in America’s heyday
Algos versus humans
CBO analysis says savings from other health benefits would not offset expense of weight-loss jabs
People living in 14 counties ordered to evacuate as storm predicted to devastate areas in its path
Gallant’s delayed trip raises concern it could affect co-operation with Washington over response to Iran’s missile strike
Bob Woodward says former US president also secretly sent Covid-19 tests to Russian leader
US vice-president has sought to cast herself as change candidate in White House race against Donald Trump
His new suggestions would have a far bigger impact than the relatively modest ‘starter protectionism’ of his first term
Also in today’s newsletter, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team to test ‘loyalty’ of potential officials
Almost anything could tip the result in what is essentially a toss-up between Harris and Trump
Critics say the vice-president is yet to clearly define her foreign policy vision. But the contours of a philosophy are starting to emerge
Democratic presidential candidate says Kyiv must be involved in any negotiations
Kyiv is not being given the support it needs to regain the upper hand over Russia
Military intervention is not the way to bring about the fall of the Islamic republic
Billionaire investor Howard Lutnick dismisses Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 as ‘radioactive’
