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Unrest amplifies party’s divisions over Gaza war and gives Republicans fodder for campaign attacks
Also in today’s newsletter, some investors have begun ‘Trump-proofing’ their portfolios
University seals campus as demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war intensify
Also in today’s newsletter, the Trump campaign’s ‘spring retreat’
Eloquence and charisma are vastly overrated in politics
There were doubts the 2024 US election rivals would agree to the traditional televised face-off
As polls show the race tied, the president is campaigning around the country and his opponent is stuck spending his days in a Manhattan courtroom
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation data
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front lines
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger voters
President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this week
A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas industry in a critical election swing state
The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming days
US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in Pennsylvania
FT analysis finds former US president is trailing his own campaign numbers from 2020
FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by stubborn fears over high prices
Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls
Move comes as White House tries to mobilise progressive voters ahead of November election
US growth does not matter much to voters if interest rates remain elevated
Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-Pacific
Diplomatic push comes as Washington says Tehran is readying military response to strike on consulate
Also in today’s newsletter, where Trump and one of his megadonors disagree
The move towards the critical $4 per gallon threshold comes at a delicate moment for the US president
Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida meet at Washington summit focused on China’s threat in Indo-Pacific
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