


Usha Vance, wife of Donald Trump’s VP pick, was once a Democrat
The lawyer, whose parents are Indian immigrants, seems to prioritise ambition
J.D. VANCE, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, introduced himself to America in a 37-minute prime-time address at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 17th. But before his lengthy speech, which seamlessly blended a storybook biography with populist politics, millions of Americans briefly heard from his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance. “When J.D. met me, he approached our differences with curiosity and enthusiasm,” she said. “He wanted to know everything about me, where I came from, what my life had been like.”

Donald Trump tries to be both unifier and pugilist in his convention speech
The candidate thrills his party but mixes his message

Why MAGA is the future, not just present, of the GOP
The selection of J.D. Vance means that Donald Trump’s influence may linger

Calling Donald Trump a threat to the rule of law has backfired
It strengthened him politically and led to constitutional protections for presidents, not citizens

Donald Trump tries to be both unifier and pugilist in his convention speech
The candidate thrills his party but mixes his message

Why MAGA is the future, not just present, of the GOP
The selection of J.D. Vance means that Donald Trump’s influence may linger

Calling Donald Trump a threat to the rule of law has backfired
It strengthened him politically and led to constitutional protections for presidents, not citizens
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Protecting presidents requires communication, not just lots of men with guns
Bob Menendez is found guilty of corruption
From head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to convicted foreign agent
Momentum against Joe Biden is mounting again
After a brief lull, pressure is growing to replace him as the Democratic nominee