Vice-president starts with pitch to Black voters after top Democrats express concern about campaign
Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president
In a country divided into mutually hostile camps, no easy resolution to the polarisation seems likely
Intense war demands have left IDF relying on US to fill gaps in air defences
Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites
Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month
In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border war
Succeeding politically with this demographic is crucial to winning the election
European foreboding about peace and stability in the world finds little echo in New Delhi
Rightwing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility
IAC chair warns of power shift to Big Tech in film and TV
Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidate
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions
Rare move will involve sending American forces to operate Thaad battery for defence against further Iranian missile attacks
The US Congress has been split by slim margins in recent elections. This one will be no different.
Storm estimated to have caused about $50bn in damage, according to President Joe Biden
The human and financial repercussions are a wake-up call about the realities of climate change
The tale of her first campaign shows how misunderstood ‘West Coast liberal’ politics really are
Former US president chides ‘brothers’ for not backing Kamala Harris
The vice-president sought to tap into the female audience of Alex Cooper’s hit chat show
At least four people are killed after state hit by tornadoes and winds of up to 120mph
Also in today’s newsletter, a look at Google’s future after election day and voters feel inflation pain in Michigan
