Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics. Many opted instead for statements of empathy that lauded the president’s record.
Tag: Presidential Election of 2024
America’s Unstable Politics
A remarkable day for both Donald Trump and President Biden highlights our new era of political uncertainty.
Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet.
The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S.
Germany Promised to Step Up Militarily. Its Budget Says Differently.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed a revolution in defense strategy. But the math is not adding up.
World Leaders Mull a Potential Second Term for Trump
Some governments are taking concrete steps to prepare for the possible return of the former U.S. president.
The Myth of Migrant Crime
Republicans suggest that immigrants are especially likely to be criminals. The data shows the opposite.
Fact-Checking the Republican National Convention on Energy Claims
Several speakers focused on the sharp rise in gas and electricity prices under President Biden. We scrutinized their statements.
J.D. Vance’s Chance
Why Donald Trump tapped Vance to be his successor.
J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change
He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.
The R.N.C. Begins
The latest on the assassination attempt and presidential campaign — plus, an explanation of why childbirth has gotten so expensive.