Germany's far right is expected to make big gains in key state elections
BERLIN — It has become a painful pattern for Germany's political mainstream: Once again, a far-right party that for many…
immigration
DNC: On immigration, Democrats shift message to combat GOP attacks
WASHINGTON — As Democrats gather in Chicago this week to endorse the daughter of immigrants from Jamaica and India as…
Why the shortened campaign helped Harris take the lead
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a slim lead over…
Harris offers 'freedom' and contrast to Trump, but few policy details
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has developed a crowd-pleasing line when campaigning against Project 2025, the 887-page policy agenda…
California's economy needs immigrants. What about the environment?
August 6, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: If we use economic activity as the only metric, we…
“I shouldn’t be here” and other takeaways from Trump’s speech.
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump on Thursday delivered his formal acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination, another step in…
Trump describes assassination attempt during speech at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump said Thursday that divine providence saved him from being killed by an assassin in his…
Four takeaways from the new Republican platform (or Trump’s playbook)
The Republican National Convention platform committee released its new platform on Monday, solidifying the party's alignment with Donald Trump ahead…
Trump's divisive ally Nigel Farage is shaking up the British election
CLACTON-ON-SEA, Great Britain — On a slow, muddy path, the pale yellow smoothie found its target: far-right political candidate and…
The conclusions of the Biden-Trump debate: abortion, immigration and “morality”
In their first televised debate, President Biden and former President Trump called each other criminals and liars and looked at…