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The Trump-Vance ticket is a repudiation of free-market conservatism

The last time he chose a running mate, Donald Trump tried to reassure people with traditionally conservative economic views. Not this time.

July 16, 2024 1:28 pm CET

Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance called U.K. ‘Islamist country’

New Labour government figures had made overtures to Donald Trump’s running mate — and have rejected his suggestion.

July 16, 2024 12:44 pm CET

Trump’s comeback in Milwaukee

Nach dem Anschlag auf Donald Trump beginnt der Nominierungsparteitag der Republikaner unter völlig anderen Vorzeichen. Für POLITICO ist unter anderem Anne McElvoy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, vor Ort. …

July 16, 2024 6:18 am CET

Biden defends ‘pretty damn good’ mental acuity in testy interview

President rejects the idea of reconsidering his decision to stay in the race.

July 16, 2024 5:47 am CET

Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts

Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too.

July 16, 2024 4:01 am CET
From Across the Pond

Security and defense will have to rest more on Europe — and less on the US

After decades of underinvestment and spending cuts to NATO, there remains much more to be done. But virtually all members now understand the urgency of the task at hand.

July 16, 2024 4:01 am CET

Trump’s VP pick spells ‘disaster’ for Europe and Ukraine

Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance champions U.S. isolationism and opposes aid for Ukraine.

July 15, 2024 11:04 pm CET

Live at the RNC: Trump insider on the survivor and a new VP

Reince Priebus is one the Republican Party’s veteran power brokers. He served Donald Trump as his first White House chief of staff and chairs the host committee …

July 15, 2024 11:00 pm CET

Ukraine ready to work with Trump if he wins, says Zelenskyy

Trump has said he will cut aid to Ukraine and end the Russian war “in one day.”

July 15, 2024 9:48 pm CET

55 things to know about J.D. Vance, Trump’s VP pick

Donald Trump’s pick for vice president made a 180-degree turn from fierce critic to bulldog surrogate for the former president.

July 15, 2024 9:42 pm CET

Europe’s populists use Trump shooting to slam the left

From Spain to Serbia, right-wing forces were quick to point the finger over the attack.

July 15, 2024 7:07 pm CET

Zelenskyy sees ‘positive signals’ on being able to hit Russian targets

Kyiv is getting enough to hold but not to win against Russia, the Ukrainian president said.

July 15, 2024 7:06 pm CET
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Judge dismisses Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified docs criminal case

Cannon concluded that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment violated the Constitution.

July 15, 2024 4:28 pm CET

New Dutch government’s top NATO priority: Act normal

Support for Ukraine and maintaining a presence in Taiwan Strait will continue, new Dutch defense minister tells POLITICO.

July 15, 2024 4:04 pm CET

Russia blames Trump shooting on his political opponents

“The atmosphere around candidate Trump provoked what America is confronting today,” Moscow said.

July 15, 2024 9:41 am CET

EU opens new front with China over car chips

Officials are concerned subsidized Chinese firms are going after the bloc’s champions.

July 15, 2024 6:00 am CET

What Washington thinks of Keir Starmer

After years of Conservative turmoil, the new British prime minister has been welcomed by Democrats and Republicans alike.

July 15, 2024 4:00 am CET

‘He’s in the saddle’: Allies say Trump is in high spirits after shooting

“He sounds like a person who is ready to go, very strong, unwavering,” said his former chief of staff.

July 15, 2024 12:27 am CET

‘Massive security breach’: Secret Service under fire after gunman got clear shot at Trump

How a gunman could scale a roof where Trump was speaking prompts calls for investigation.

July 14, 2024 11:51 pm CET
Unpacked

Like with several other US leaders, luck saved Trump

Trump is not the first incumbent or former U.S. president to have narrowly escaped an assassination attempt — and chance has often played a part.

July 14, 2024 9:06 pm CET

Biden condemns Trump attack as ‘contrary to everything we stand for’

He said that he ordered an independent review of what occurred at the Trump rally.

July 14, 2024 8:34 pm CET

An expert on political violence sees a way out of America’s crisis

Despite the bitter atmosphere, there are real ways to ease political tensions.

July 14, 2024 8:16 pm CET

The known unknowns of the Trump shooting

There’s more questions than answers right now. Here are a few we’re thinking about.

July 14, 2024 7:20 pm CET

Biden holding roughly steady in national polls held after poor debate — but he’s still behind

Three new major national polls out Sunday morning bolstered President Joe Biden’s argument to remain the Democratic Party’s nominee this fall after his poor debate performance last …

July 14, 2024 7:08 pm CET
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