Pressure builds as president vows to remain in contest against Donald Trump
Former president receives surge of donations since hush-money conviction while Democrats fret over their candidate
Conviction of Wall Street Journal journalist seen as potential prelude to prisoner swap
The address was long, wife Melania and daughter Ivanka showed up — and other takeaways
Small-cap stocks surge in expectation they will benefit disproportionately from a Fed interest rate cut
Party insiders say pressure for president to quit 2024 race is now ‘insurmountable’
Some of America’s wealthiest tech investors have come out for Trump. But most Big Tech leaders are staying silent, for now
Republican candidate joined on stage by running mate JD Vance at rally in Michigan
The Republican candidate was anointed in a disciplined party conference, while his Democratic rival was haemorrhaging support
Changing demographics are set to keep older people employed despite risks highlighted by Biden
It is not too late to stop the descent of the American political order into tyranny, oligarchy or anarchy
President’s historic decision upends White House contest against Donald Trump
The Democrats must now decide between a coronation of the vice-president or a divisive contested convention
West Virginia senator says time for president to ‘pass the torch’ to younger generation as support ebbs away
The Chinese economy needs a clearer strategy to boost its lacklustre demand
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Large gifts aim to boost diversity and career options amid rising costs for training doctors
Criticism from asset managers is increasingly leading big employers to walk back diversity and environmental measures
Trump’s ex-secretary of state to help Japanese company overcome opposition to deal
The president faces huge pressure to step aside from his campaign. But what would happen next?
Republicans made proposal a central talking point in campaign to appeal to working-class voters
Known to millions from radio, TV and books as ‘Dr Ruth’ she revolutionised the way Americans thought and talked about sex
From photography to working from home, being able to prove things are real is ever more important
The addition of JD Vance to the ticket was Silicon Valley’s triumphal moment
‘We have a big currency problem’
Plus, updates on bitcoin mining and spot ether ETFs
Former president invokes God in convention speech as he accepts Republican nomination days after assassination attempt
America’s former and probably future First Lady fears neither the faux pas nor her husband
A new study shows that it plays out differently to barriers based on race or gender
Montana’s Jon Tester becomes second Democratic senator to urge the president to drop re-election bid
Western officials believe the strategy is proving effective in undermining Moscow’s ability to export crude
The urgency and cost of the climate transition make cheap green imports crucial
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in today’s newsletter, the latest calls for Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee