US politics
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Shaky answers and several gaffes mean Biden’s press conference won’t stem the bleeding
Over the course of an hour Joe Biden demonstrated a command of foreign policy and gave no indication that he was considering dropping out of the 2024 election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Joe Biden press conference LIVE updates: Fresh blow for president ahead of make-or-break moment
The media opportunity comes amid a growing number of Democrats calling on him to stand aside as the party’s candidate in the November 5 election.
- by Rachel Clun and Farrah Tomazin
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US Votes 2024
Democrats ‘evenly divided’ on Biden as US announces new diplomatic initiative with Australia
With Biden refusing to quit, the Democrats have been left searching for an ‘executable, pragmatic pathway’ to win the November 5 election
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
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Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat party elder and ally of the president, has refused to explicitly endorse him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
- by Kerri Sackville
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US Votes 2024
Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may force his hand and open the door for Kamala Harris.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Biden issues challenge to his critics during unexpected call to morning TV
The president’s doubling down against critics comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
- by Peter Hartcher