Chicago

I first met Alexi Giannoulias in early 2013, at an event for Barack Obama's inauguration. He was chatting with Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer, and they were laughing heartily. Despite his impressive career, which I had closely followed, I couldn't help but be struck by the confidence with which he stood next to two of America's most powerful men.

I spent the Labor Day weekend in Chicago, America's greatest summer city. Sunday afternoon in particular was glorious. The temperatures were moderate, the skies were clear and the tourist sections of the city were teeming with happy Pearl Jam fans who'd just attended Saturday's concert at Wrigley Field.

The government has rejected suggestions from agencies for planners on leasing days per year and is turning to temporary – mild – measures for “saturated” urban centers.

Donald Trump has signaled his backing for a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida, where he resides.

"Whether people like it or not," the Republican presidential candidate said on his Truth Social platform, "this will happen."

After the official confirmation of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s candidacies by the Democratic National Convention last Thursday, the electoral landscape in the US is set.

Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on Aug. 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out Friday on the final 10-week sprint to election day, with the Democrat surging after an electrifying speech accepting the Democratic Party nomination.

On Friday, US Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president, promising to be a leader for all Americans. Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Harris emphasized her commitment to fight for America's future, regardless of party affiliation, race, gender, or background.

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday before a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" and warning that Donald Trump will take America backward if he wins November's blockbuster election.

Kamala Harris was due to accept the nomination of the Democratic Party in Chicago last night, becoming Donald Trump's official rival for the presidency.