Joe Biden
Our coverage of President Joe Biden and his remaining time in office ahead of the 2024 election, including foreign policy towards Ukraine and Israel, immigration and the economy
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Europe
American restrictions on hitting Russia are hurting Ukraine
The Biden administration’s justifications keep changing
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United States
History will judge Joe Biden by Kamala Harris
A victory would be her triumph, and his, but a loss would be his responsibility
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Leaders
Can Kamala Harris win?
Joe Biden’s vice-president has an extraordinary opportunity. But she also has a mountain to climb
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United States
Kamala Harris carries the torch, and the burden, of Bidenomics
She aims to build on the president’s social-care agenda while escaping blame for inflation
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United States
Republicans adjust their attacks for their new foe, Kamala Harris
Ms Harris inherits some of Joe Biden’s vulnerabilities—and brings a few of her own
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United States
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say
How the Democrats’ likely candidate changes the race
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By Invitation
A prominent donor on why the Democrats shouldn’t anoint Kamala Harris
A competition to replace Joe Biden would better serve the party, and the country, argues Joe Ravitch
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United States
Kamala Harris lacks charisma and time
But, if nominated, that does not rule out her defeating Donald Trump
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Leaders
Joe Biden has given Democrats a second chance to win the White House
If they are not to squander it, they must have a proper contest
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United States
Joe Biden quits the race, at last. What’s next?
The embattled president has endorsed Kamala Harris, his vice-president, as his successor
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Briefing
Will Binyamin Netanyahu’s visit to America repair or weaken ties?
He may damage relations with Israel’s indispensable protector
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United States
Momentum against Joe Biden is mounting again
After a brief lull, pressure is growing to replace him as the Democratic nominee
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United States
Gretchen Whitmer would like to be America’s first woman president
Could abortion rights and “fixing the damn roads” take Michigan’s governor to the White House?
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United States
The disorganisation of the Democratic rebels against Joe Biden
Why the party is failing to mount a concerted push to replace its nominee
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United States
How do you solve a problem like Joe Biden?
The uproar over his candidacy reveals dysfunction afflicting both major parties
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Finance & economics
Betting markets are useful when politics is chaotic
Why, then, are they largely outlawed in America?