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Donald Trump survives an apparent assassination attempt

The shooting is a dark turn in an already chaotic presidential campaign #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/07/14/donald-trump-survives-an-apparent-assassination-attempt?utm_source=press.coop

O.J. Simpson’s defence was a harbinger of post-truth politics

Ignore the facts, believe in conspiracies #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/04/12/oj-simpsons-defence-was-a-harbinger-of-post-truth-politics?utm_source=press.coop

Joe Biden comes out fighting against Donald Trump

His campaign-style state-of-the-union speech may calm Democrats’ nerves, for now #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/03/08/joe-biden-comes-out-fighting-against-donald-trump?utm_source=press.coop

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women are staging a sex-strike

It worked in ancient Greece; it might work in New York state #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/03/14/ultra-orthodox-jewish-women-are-staging-a-sex-strike?utm_source=press.coop

The economics of skiing in America

How monopoly and price discrimination are transforming an industry #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/02/27/the-economics-of-skiing-in-america?utm_source=press.coop

A clash over Trump’s disqualification tests the Supreme Court

The justices must try to find a way through a legal and political minefield #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/01/02/a-clash-over-trumps-disqualification-lands-at-the-supreme-court?utm_source=press.coop

Donald Trump’s tremendous love

His politics may seem hostile, yet he talks like a Valentine’s Day card #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/02/13/donald-trumps-tremendous-love?utm_source=press.coop

What the death of America’s border bill says about toxic congressional politics

Republicans opt for theatre instead of governance #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/02/06/what-the-death-of-americas-border-bill-says-about-toxic-congressional-politics?utm_source=press.coop

The Supreme Court will decide how quickly Donald Trump is prosecuted

The special counsel tries a gambit to keep the former president’s trial for election subversion on track #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/12/12/the-supreme-court-will-decide-how-quickly-donald-trump-is-prosecuted?utm_source=press.coop

Donald Trump does exactly what he was expected to do

After winning Iowa easily, he could have the primary in effect wrapped up by the end of February #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/01/16/donald-trump-does-exactly-what-he-was-expected-to-do?utm_source=press.coop

Joe Biden’s re-election bid is in trouble

The Democrats’ bet looks increasingly risky #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/31/joe-bidens-re-election-bid-is-in-trouble?utm_source=press.coop

By averting a government shutdown, Kevin McCarthy risks his job

Yet the squabbling House Republicans may be too divided to topple him #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/10/01/by-averting-a-government-shutdown-kevin-mccarthy-risks-his-job?utm_source=press.coop

In America, lots of usable organs go unrecovered or get binned

That is a missed opportunity to save thousands of lives #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/09/16/in-america-lots-of-usable-organs-go-unrecovered-or-get-binned?utm_source=press.coop

Angry parents challenge how California schools handle gender identity

Democrats in Sacramento might want to pay attention to it #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/09/07/angry-parents-challenge-how-california-schools-handle-gender-identity?utm_source=press.coop

American megachurches are thriving by poaching flocks

Denominations are out. Brand identity and good vibes are in #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/american-megachurches-are-thriving-by-poaching-flocks?utm_source=press.coop

The rise of “tranq dope” is making America’s opioid crisis worse

A new drug cocktail rots people’s limbs #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/the-rise-of-tranq-dope-is-making-americas-opioid-crisis-worse?utm_source=press.coop

Post-covid, American children are still missing far too much school

The pandemic seems to have permanently increased truancy #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/post-covid-american-children-are-still-missing-far-too-much-school?utm_source=press.coop

Floridians should avoid wrestling armadillos unless necessary

Leprosy is still rare, but is spreading in Florida and the south-east #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/floridians-should-avoid-wrestling-armadillos-unless-absolutely-necessary?utm_source=press.coop

New York’s shelter system is being overwhelmed by migrants

There are better ways to manage the influx #press

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2023/08/24/new-yorks-shelter-system-is-being-overwhelmed-by-migrants?utm_source=press.coop