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Democrats finally release report of 2024 election - and immediately disown it
The report was supposed to offer "full transparency" but was almost withheld.
Latest from Kamala Harris
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Kamala Harris looks for a way back in
New York Times: Why Kamala Harris is eyeing a governor run instead of the presidency.
Trump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rally
Trump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
Former first lady will not go to Trump’s inauguration and skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
The US ‘Presidents Club’ convenes to honour Jimmy Carter
Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.
Harris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm shattered in 2021
Vice-President to certify victory of man she repeatedly called unfit for office.
Bruce Springsteen on Trump, trauma and making music at 75
Times: He may be a rock legend, but Springsteen says he still has something to prove.
Trump named Time's Person of the Year
The award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.
Shane Te Pou: Taxing wealth to fix health should be Labour’s vision
OPINION: Labour’s best chance of success lies in offering a bold, progressive vision.
How Kamala Harris burned through $2.5b in 15 weeks
NY Times: Was investing in celebrity-fuelled events more ostentatious than effective?
Was the Trump election a setback for women? Even women do not agree
New York Times: With his history of sexism, why did so many women back Trump over Harris?
Why was there a drop-off in Democratic turnout in 2024 US election?
New York Times: Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020.
As Trump returns to power, allies and adversaries expect a wave of revenge
New York Times: Trump has vowed retribution against critics after presidential victory.
How Harris and Biden lost to Trump, leaving Democrats in shambles
Democrats failed to connect with voters, focusing too much on Trump, leading to losses.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Yes, Trump's a bad guy – but he won and should be better than Biden
OPINION: Trump's a big mouth - it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s bluff.
Shane Te Pou: Why Kamala Harris lost and the lessons for NZ’s Labour Party
OPINION: Harris didn’t provide a clear pathway forward or offer real hope.
'They don’t understand my life’: What the Democrats misread about America
Financial Times: Why did the Democrats' pitch to 'all Americans' fall flat?
Pariah, felon, president-elect: How Trump fought his way back to the White House
New York Times: How Trump defied the odds to re-win the presidency.
The one essential bet that paid off: How Trump won and Harris lost
New York Times: The surprising campaign strategy behind Trump's win.
10 takeaways from the night Trump marched back to the White House
New York Times: America’s democracy will again be put to the test.
Simon Wilson: Donald Trump's triumph of the will
OPINION: Trump is king now, but will his courtiers get what they want?
Who could be in Trump's cabinet? President-elect prepares to take power
The victory could give Trump a broad mandate to pursue an agenda of radical change.
Harris’ final message to supporters as Democrat blame game begins
Kamala Harris broke her silence after failing to appear on election night.
Four more years of unpredictability? The world prepares for Trump’s return
NY Times: Trump has said he would transform relationships with allies and adversaries.