US politics
Coverage of US politics in the Nexus archive.
- Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live
President Trump meets his cabinet at Camp David to address the ongoing Iran war, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices ahead of midterm elections. A Politics Weekly America episode discusses leftwing Democrats' political developments, including Zohran Mamdani's rise, Abdul El-Sayed's campaign, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential 2028 presidential bid, alongside analysis of Democratic socialism's mainstream prospects.
- Israel debate boils over in the United States
The article discusses the intensifying debate in the United States regarding Israel and questions the extent of shifts in US politics and media on the topic.
- How Sen. Lindsey Graham's death impacts U.S. politics
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death has shocked Washington, D.C. Political strategist Kevin Sheridan analyzes Graham's impact on U.S. politics with CBS News 24/7.
- ‘We Are Going to Regret How Irrelevant We Will Have Become,’ US General Says
US Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) warns that the West's reluctance to secure a Ukrainian victory will have historic consequences, discussing the transactional nature of US politics and the myth of the nuclear red line in an interview with Kyiv Post.
- Trump’s antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church
Donald Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo may be influenced by his childhood attendance at Manhattan's Marble Collegiate Church, led by anti-Catholic pastor Norman Vincent Peale. Peale, known for opposing John F. Kennedy's presidential candidacy due to his Catholic faith, later officiated Trump's first wedding.
- Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’
Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party suffered a historic defeat in Hungary's general election after 16 years in power, marking a symbolic victory against rightwing populism. The outcome is seen as psychologically significant for US politics amid concerns about authoritarianism, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's influence.