The Trump administration’s military strategy in Latin America breaches long-established legal rules and norms in three key ways.
- Associate Professor and Director of the Centre on US Politics, UCL
Donald Trump has long made his disdain for the laws governing how militaries fight wars.
Crypto investments by the Trump family could cause major conflicts of interest for the president, critics warn.
Former Harvard president Larry Summers says a ban on foreign students would cause damage not just to the university but to the US’s image globally.
The Trump administration attack on Harvard is part of a much wider project.
Republicans are showing some signs of discontent over federal layoffs, as Democrats fail to unveil future political plans.
The Musk-led purge of public servants is causing concern among some Republicans as well as Democrats.
Trump is talking about tariffs on foreign goods on a scale not seen for 90 years, and that did not work well for the US economy, say experts.
Splits are already appearing between the factions of Donald Trump supporters.
In the last ten years, Republicans have increasingly lost faith in the FBI. Here’s why.
Donald Trump said he wanted to make the US the crypto capital of the world.
What will those who elected Donald Trump expect him to achieve and what will be his priorities? An expert analysis.
A summary of what the Conversation is publishing on the US election, as it goes live.
Whoever is the new president wants the Senate on their side. Predictions suggest a shift from Democrat to Republican control.
Elon Musk is offering registered voters a chance to win US$1 million if they support his petition on free speech.
Thomas Gift, who hails from Pennsylvania, is just back from the swing state which is likely to hold the key to upcoming election result.
La candidata demócrata Kamala Harris vive una especie de luna de miel con buena parte del electorado en Estados Unidos. Pero las lunas de miel siempre terminan. ¿Qué ocurrirá el día después?
Presidential nominee Kamala Harris gave some further details about her background and the policies she would support in her speech.
Há cinco histórias principais que provavelmente influenciarão os eleitores na próxima eleição presidencial em novembro.
There are five key storylines that are likely to influence voters at the upcoming presidential election in November.
Joe Biden a totalement manqué son débat contre Donald Trump. Si bien que des rumeurs annoncent qu’il pourrait retirer sa candidature à sa propre succession.
RFK Jr wants to get into the television debates, but so far, it’s not looking likely.
Students protesting at US campuses don’t reflect the majority view in the country.
Many Democrats fear that banning TikTok would lose them votes from young people.
Polling suggests young Republicans may be more enthusiastic about Trump, than young Democrats are about Biden.
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