Category: Elections

Trump’s Feel-My-Pain Economic Message

The president appears skeptical about Americans’ concerns. How will voters respond?
How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela

The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.
Guinea Goes to Polls as Ruling Junta Seeks Legitimacy

Whoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
Was Mamdani’s Win a Referendum on Capitalism?

Democrats won big nationwide. But Zohran Mamdani’s victory raises questions about whether Democrats and voters are embracing populism.
Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani’s Wife and NYC’s Next First Lady, Dresses to Represent

On election night, Ms. Duwaji’s outfit spoke of her identity as well as the whole city.
In Chinese American Families, There’s a Generational Split on Mamdani

Many older Chinese immigrants are shifting to the political right, dividing from their children, a trend playing out in the New York City mayor’s race.
Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.
The Fleeting Fantasy of a King Who Would Return to Save Nepal

Fury at the country’s politicians had led earlier this year to a failed royalist uprising, which may have been an unheeded warning of the popular discontent that exploded on the streets this month.
Russia Steps Up Disinformation Efforts as Trump Abandons Resistance

The Kremlin has begun a campaign to sway the parliamentary election in Moldova in what could become a new model of election interference online.
What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.

Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.
How Hard Will Musk Fight Republicans’ Budget Bill?

The tech mogul is urging followers to pressure lawmakers to “KILL THE BILL,” potentially undermining a key plank of President Trump’s domestic agenda.