The so-called ‘Golden Circle’ was to be an empire of slave-owning states stretching from the Deep South of the US, across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
- Teaching Fellow in US politics and international security, University of Portsmouth
The Trump administration will trample on the first amendment rights of many of its citizens.
Democrats are pushing back against Trump by testing out some new tactics.
Des agents masqués et armés de la police de l'immigration de Donald Trump (ICE) multiplient les arrestations agressives, suscitant inquiétudes et controverses.
Donald Trump’s government is planning to recruit more immigration agents and extend detention centres.
Democrats failed to stop Trump’s major policy bill passing in the Senate, despite all their efforts.
Trump’s ambition to extend the powers of the president has prompted national ‘no kings’ protests.
Less well known than Elon Musk, Russ Vought is one of Donald Trump’s right-hand men, and may be stepping up to replace Musk at Doge.
Trump denied knowing much about the Heritage Foundation’s programme for power. But his first 100 days shows he is following its recommendations.
Attacks on the judiciary, the press and universities are all part of a concerted attempt to stifle dissent in America.
In the 1930s a group sprang up in North America that wanted to merge the US with Canada. Elon Musk’s grandfather was a significant figure.
Denying access to intelligence sharing and satellite information could lead to an existential crisis for Ukraine.
Donald Trump is demanding Ukraine do a deal to hand over some of its critical minerals.
The US has struggled to attract recruits to its military in the past few years.
Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as US president at the US Capitol Building on January 20.
As President Biden’s term of office comes to a close, where has he made a difference?
Early results were predicting a Donald Trump win.
A summary of what the Conversation is publishing on the US election, as it goes live.
Violence around US polling stations is prompting concern over workers’ safety.
When Walz and Vance went head-to-head the atmosphere was less angry than in recent political debates.
Democratic vice-presidential hopeful Tim Walz believes that neighbours should help each other out.
Walz has a formidable resume as a former schoolteacher, football coach and national guardsman-turned-politician.
The incumbent vice president has a number of significant advantages over rival Democrats.
The GOP appears keen to paper over any differences and double down on their support for Trump.
If Joe Biden repeats his wobbly performance in an upcoming ABC TV interview, calls for him to withdraw from the race will intensify.
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