‘Back to normal’: Republicans benefit in first ‘post-pandemic’ election

Top US midterm election voter issues such as inflation and crime have been exacerbated by Covid-19 

Kiran Stacey | NOVEMBER 4 2022

The stark message of the US midterm elections

Joe Biden must tackle median Americans’ concerns to safeguard democracy 

The editorial board | NOVEMBER 4 2022

‘Inflation is an acid’: Bidenomics proves tough sell on campaign trail

Months of soaring prices have damped case for sweeping domestic spending agenda 

James Politi and Lauren Fedor| OCTOBER 25  2022

How Arizona became ground zero for election deniers 

Critical races in the border state typify the looming battle for US democracy 

Caitlin Gilbert, Sam Learner | NOVEMBER 2 2022

US midterms: Republicans double down on Trumpist candidates

The party is in a strong position ahead of Tuesday’s vote despite its embrace of election denialism and other radical views 

James Politi | NOVEMBER 7 2022

America’s brittle consensus on Ukraine

Pressure on Biden to negotiate with Putin is bound to grow 

Edward Luce  | October 26 2022

The US midterm elections carry high stakes

But they will not be decisive for Donald Trump’s chances of a comeback 

The editorial board | OCTOBER 23 2022

America is history’s most successful failing state

Toxic paralysis at home shows that a nation can be rich yet ungovernable 

Edward Luce | OCTOBER 6 2022

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