A set piece clash between Biden and Trump will turn less on policies than on each candidate’s manner and appearance
Sweeping reform offers route to eventual citizenship and protection from deportation for 550,000 people
Hawkish message designed to appeal to rightwing allies and US Republicans ahead of scheduled address to Congress
Also in today’s newsletter, the candidates vie for Wisconsin’s much-coveted voters
Two candidates are neck and neck in pivotal state that could help decide the US presidency
President steps up attacks on his opponent’s character ahead of first televised debate
The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever
President’s top energy adviser Amos Hochstein says fuel costs ‘still too high for many Americans’
Hollywood stands by president even as Silicon Valley flirts with Donald Trump
Stance on Ukraine may not be enough to convince voters on international affairs
President says Washington will send more Patriot air defence systems to Kyiv as G7 steps up support
Also in today’s newsletter, recent convictions don’t seem to sway voters much
Republican move against top official comes as Trump allies escalate attacks on justice department
Democrats try to draw line under ‘family matter’ while Republicans turn gaze on president’s son’s business affairs
Verdict makes defendant first child of a president to be found guilty of a crime
US election rivals seek to tap wealthy expats as White House race reaches UK
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘a particularly wild moment in Silicon Valley politics’
Republican efforts to pin the son’s sins on the president have intensified with Trump’s legal woes
Vote increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to bring an end to conflict
FT-Michigan Ross poll also finds Democratic president edging ahead of Republican among older voters
US president urges Americans to draw on spirit of Normandy beaches in veiled reference to Donald Trump
Court hears of shared crack use and romantic relationship with wife of late brother
President Emmanuel Macron says aircraft should be dispatched by end of year
President describes Putin as ‘tyrant bent on domination’ at 80th anniversary of D-Day landings in France
Also in today’s newsletter, a tale of two economies in Michigan
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