The US elections of 2024
Our coverage of the race to control the White House and Congress
United States
Republicans finally win the coveted trifecta
Yet the party’s grip on power could be less reliable than it appears
United States
What Trump’s picks suggest about how his presidency will go
Loyalty, competence and an appetite for disruption are among the traits he is filtering for
The Economist explains
Why is Donald Trump keen to use “recess appointments”?
The president-elect is testing the loyalty of the Senate’s next majority leader
United States
Did sexism propel Donald Trump to power?
The perils of drawing conclusions from a sample of only two
The Economist explains
Will Donald Trump’s power be unchecked if Republicans win the House?
A “trifecta” of presidency, Senate and House of Representatives would provide a huge opportunity
United States
What a second Trump presidency will bring
If Donald Trump is set to shake up the old world order, what will take its place?
China
Is the return of Donald Trump China’s dream or nightmare?
His election is a propaganda win, but he poses real dangers for the Communist Party
The Americas
Donald Trump is poised to smash Mexico with tariffs
He has been crystal clear he wants to force the country to do his bidding
Middle East & Africa
Will Donald Trump “stop the wars” in the Middle East?
What he does may depend on which son-in-law spoke to him last
United States
Opinion polls underestimated Donald Trump again
A small but stubborn error affected polls across the board