U.S. politics
Biden is passing the torch ‘to unite our nation’
He addressed the nation from the Oval Office.
Bidens Rede an die Nation
Netanyahu speaks to Congress
US presidential candidates Harris and Trump launch lines of attack: A crook or ‘Dumb as a Rock’
Tale of two leadership contests
Kamala Harris has enough verbal commitments to secure Democratic nomination
With Biden out, Vance may be the wrong pick for Trump
Breath bated, Russia and Ukraine monitor US as Biden withdraws from race
Moscow sniffs a plot behind American president’s decision not to run for reelection, while Kyiv hopes Washington perseveres with aid.
Why Biden finally quit
The Saturday night decision that ended Biden’s reelection campaign.
Democrats rally around Harris after Biden drops out
Within hours of Biden’s decision, dozens of Democrats had publicly released statements in support of Harris.
US missiles are welcome in Germany, foreign minister says
Baerbock’s comments came in response to criticism from within the German government coalition.
Trump returns to the stage. And stays and stays and stays
He was subdued. Defiant. And everything in between.
Can Ursula von der Leyen save Europe?
The European Commission chief is secretive, controlling, and faces an in-tray from hell over the next five years.
Biden’s Covid diagnosis comes at the worst possible time for his campaign
The president said he’s feeling “good.” But his campaign is teetering.
Fact-checking J.D. Vance’s statements on Ukraine
Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick is very critical of supporting Ukraine; POLITICO took a look at how his claims stack up.
Trump’s comeback in Milwaukee
Nach dem Anschlag auf Donald Trump beginnt der Nominierungsparteitag der Republikaner unter völlig anderen Vorzeichen. Für POLITICO ist unter anderem Anne McElvoy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, vor Ort. …
Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts
Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too.
55 things to know about J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick
Donald Trump’s pick for vice president made a 180-degree turn from fierce critic to bulldog surrogate for the former president.
Russia blames Trump shooting on his political opponents
“The atmosphere around candidate Trump provoked what America is confronting today,” Moscow said.
Biden pleads with Americans to cool down the political temperature
“We cannot, we must not go down this road in America.”
‘He’s in the saddle’: Allies say Trump is in high spirits after shooting
“He sounds like a person who is ready to go, very strong, unwavering,” said his former chief of staff.
Biden condemns Trump attack as ‘contrary to everything we stand for’
He said that he ordered an independent review of what occurred at the Trump rally.
Biden holding roughly steady in national polls held after poor debate — but he’s still behind
Three new major national polls out Sunday morning bolstered President Joe Biden’s argument to remain the Democratic Party’s nominee this fall after his poor debate performance last …
Photos from the scene as shots were fired at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania
The former president was rushed off stage and attendees took cover.
‘Fight! Fight! Fight!’ Supporters turn Trump shooting into campaign merch
Trump backers are already trying to take advantage of the assassination attempt to rally support for his reelection bid — and make money in the meantime.
Photo of bloodied Trump fist pumping immediately spotlighted by his allies
“Praying for President Trump,” House Speaker Mike Johnson wrote on X alongside the image.