What analyses of Trump and Harris’ economic plans agree on

Both candidates’ policies would add to the US national debt, but differ widely in by how much.
The US Capitol dome.Leah Millis/File Photo/Reuters

Ethiopian lawmakers choose new president

The country's foreign minister replaces a former diplomat who became Ethiopia's first female head of state.
Ethiopia's outgoing president, Sahle-Work ZewdeEthiopia's outgoing president, Sahle-Work Zewde; image by Tiksa Negeri/Reuters

Substack wants to do more than just newsletters

The newsletter platform is trying to position itself as something more: a way to pay creators of all kinds.

Global governments react to October 7 anniversary

Israel’s Western allies reiterated calls for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic resolution to the conflict, while Iran and Russia heaped blame on Israel.
Smoke billows over tall buildings in Beirut after an Israeli strike. Joseph Campbell/Reuters
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What analyses of Trump and Harris’ economic plans agree on

Both candidates’ policies would add to the US national debt, but differ widely in by how much.
The US Capitol dome.Leah Millis/File Photo/Reuters

Trump’s return to site of assassination attempt underscores a transformed election

The weekend rally in Pennsylvania seemed aimed to recapture the campaign’s momentum immediately following the July shooting.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk in Butler, Pennsylvania.Carlos Barria/Reuters

Inside Obama’s bid to help save Senate Democrats’ majority

The former president cut ads and is embarking on a nationwide tour as his party looks to capitalize on his purple state popularity.
Barack Obama, in a dark suit and light tie, raises his hand dramatically while addressing the Democratic National Convention.Mike Segar/Reuters

Kamala Harris chases the disaffected Republican vote

Liz Cheney and former Nikki Haley backers are encouraged by her outreach. Some on the left are worried.

What US foreign policy could look like under Harris

Analysts think the Democratic presidential candidate will likely shelve her boss’ democracy-vs-autocracy framing if she wins next month’s election.

It’ll be an unhappy holidays for Congress and the next president

The post-election “lame duck” session is always higher-stakes after presidential campaigns. And this year looks like one for the books.

Environmental exceptions for chips underscore tensions in Biden’s economic agenda

The legislation, which the president signed Wednesday, divided lawmakers, with some saying it undermines the administration’s climate and health goals.

National Republicans reel in crucial $30M for Senate battle

It’s a record fundraising haul for the party’s campaign arm, which needs the cash as Democratic candidates post whopping sums themselves.

Vance wants to be a ‘pro-family’ Republican. His party isn’t there yet.

The vice presidential nominee wants a bigger child tax credit and other benefits for building families. His party is still divided on whether to follow.

China’s domestic struggles won’t change its trajectory in Washington

No matter the economic indicators that show growth slowing for America’s chief economic rival, the next president and Congress want to get even tougher on Beijing.

The ‘Midwest Nice’ debate: Vance and Walz put the ‘civil’ in civil war

The likely last face-off between the tickets before the election was disarmingly friendly.
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