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JD Vance is attempting to write his political future. His boss has other ideas
In the US vice-president’s new book, ‘Communion’, Vance seeks distance from Trump by positioning himself as just a regular guy.
Three new-generation, millennial mayors reaching across the US political divide
As US national politics grows ever more polarised, youthful leaders from the left and right are pragmatically focusing on solving their cities’ problems – helping to restore voters’ faith in the democratic process.
How Dick Cheney made vice-presidency dangerous
Dick Cheney turned a seemingly insignificant job into the most powerful office in the world, secretly driving controversial tactics and helping to lead the US ‘war on terror’.
From pageants to politics: Erika Kirk’s rise as the new face of the Maga movement
Nothing makes a politician more potent – and palatable – than a strong dose of improbability. And no political figure in the US was as improbable as Erika Kirk. Barely a month ago, the…
Democrats are making a mistake by muscling in on macho Republican tactics
When it comes to what qualities a political leader should possess, a six-pack is probably pretty far down most people’s lists. However, it seems that brawn is increasingly valued over brains in the US,…
In the swing
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Comment
With the Inflation Reduction Act, Joe Biden showed the value of political experience.
Going places
From small-town mayor to transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg has become the Biden administration's most visible advocate for America's trillion-dollar infrastructure revival.
Potus report
As the 46th US president gets into his stride, we assess Joe Biden's first months in office, where he's succeeded and fallen short.
Balance of power
At a febrile time for the US, we meet three figures who are speaking up about social justice, civil rights and the power of fair reporting.
