2024 presidential campaign
Coverage of 2024 presidential campaign in the Nexus archive.
- America’s first sphere of influence becomes the test of its power at 250
The United States, as it marks its 250th anniversary, faces a world order shaped by its relationship with China. The article examines how Beijing is challenging longstanding US influence in the western hemisphere, focusing on ties between hard tech, soft power, and regional dynamics.
- From rally gunfire to White House shooting, threats against President Trump continue to mount
A 21-year-old gunman, Nasire Best, opened fire on Secret Service agents near the White House, marking the latest in a series of threats against President Donald Trump. This follows a 2024 assassination attempt at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and another suspect, Cole Allen, who targeted Trump officials at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with a manifesto and weapons.
- Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling
President Trump initially mistook the sound of a gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for a falling tray. A Secret Service agent was protected by a bulletproof vest during the incident. Trump referenced previous security threats, including an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and an incident on his Florida golf course during the 2024 campaign.
- ‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
Kamala Harris, former Vice President and 2024 Democratic nominee, indicated she is considering a 2028 presidential bid during the National Action Network convention. Her remarks came amid a competitive field of Democratic candidates vying for influence with Black voters.