US politics
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
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Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Democrat party elder and ally of the president, Nancy Pelosi has refused to explicitly endorse him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
- by Kerri Sackville
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US Votes 2024
Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may force his hand and open the door for Kamala Harris.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Biden issues challenge to his critics during unexpected call to morning TV
The president’s doubling down against critics comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
- by Peter Hartcher
Harris says she backs Biden but she may end up replacing him
Democrats are seriously weighing the prospect that Kamala Harris could become their nominee. Harris, already dissatisfied with her lack of visibility, is ramping up her approach.
- by Erica L. Green
‘No one is irreplaceable’: More Democrats say Biden’s candidacy is unsustainable
Growing swaths of Democrats now believe that by remaining on the ticket, the president is jeopardising their ability to maintain the White House.
- by Katie Glueck, Nicholas Nehamas and Lisa Lerer
Explainer
US Votes 2024
‘I screwed up’: When is a leader too old to lead?
Joe Biden’s recent halting debate against a blustering rival caused panic in some quarters. But does it mean he should throw in the re-election towel?
- by Angus Holland and Jackson Graham