How a dynamist and a populist could make or break modern America

How a dynamist and a populist could make or break modern America

You can imagine a scenario in which these two men unite and create a fusionism that uplifts America. But the potential tensions here are also important.

  • byRoss Douthat

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Republicans on House Ethics reject release of report on Matt Gaetz

Republicans on House Ethics reject release of report on Matt Gaetz

In one his first jobs as VP-elect,J.D. Vance is seeking to rally support for Trump’s controversial nominee for attorney-general.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Murdoch’s Ruddicide will fail. Here’s why Trump will warm to our Kevin

Murdoch’s Ruddicide will fail. Here’s why Trump will warm to our Kevin

News Corp wants Kevin Rudd removed from his Washington post,but the envoy has already built a network within the Trump 2.0 White House.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Pat Cummins turns craft beer investor

Pat Cummins turns craft beer investor

The men’s cricket captain has become the first outside investor with Mountain Culture Beer Co

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
Kamala Harris distances herself from Joe Biden after ‘garbage’ gaffe

Kamala Harris distances herself from Joe Biden after ‘garbage’ gaffe

Biden’s ill-timed remark has given the Trump campaign an opening to pivot from its own backlash over an offensive joke that has infuriated Puerto Ricans,a key Latino voting bloc.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
China sought to hack Trump and Harris campaign phones,officials say

China sought to hack Trump and Harris campaign phones,officials say

The Chinese effort is seen as “bipartisan” for now,two officials said,noting that there had been attempts to target the communications of President Joe Biden,too.

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‘He’s MAGA but he’s smart’:J.D. Vance seen as smooth-talking sidekick to Trump

‘He’s MAGA but he’s smart’:J.D. Vance seen as smooth-talking sidekick to Trump

Despite his rival suggesting he had been replaced by Elon Musk on Trump’s ticket,Vance was warmly welcomed in the crucial state of Arizona. Michael Koziol was there.

  • byMichael Koziol
Five takeaways from J.D. Vance’s interview with The New York Times

Five takeaways from J.D. Vance’s interview with The New York Times

The Republican vice presidential nominee told a New York Times podcast that he is complex and that he regrets saying ‘childless cat ladies’. Sort of.

  • byMichael C. Bender
J.D. Vance is laser-focused on the future,especially his own

J.D. Vance is laser-focused on the future,especially his own

As the Republicans take misogynistic potshots at Kamala Harris,Trump’s running mate is unveiling a new persona.

  • byMaureen Dowd
Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump

Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump

The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.

  • byBruce Wolpe
Self-reflecting and nice:VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division

Self-reflecting and nice:VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division

The candidates for US vice president were so polite and agreeable that it felt at times like a mutual appreciation club.

  • byFarrah Tomazin