US politics

It’s called ‘silicon sampling’ and it’s going to ruin public opinion polling

The idea behind silicon sampling is simple and tantalising.

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

Former White House Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon leaves the federal courthouse in Washington, on June 6, 2024.

US rescues airman, vows ‘hell’ for Iran if Strait of Hormuz stays shut

Commuters make their way past a billboard with a sentence reading ‘The Strait of Hormuz remains closed’ at the Enqelab Square in Tehran, on April 5, 2026. Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported on April 5, with the key shipping chokepoint effectively closed due to war in the Middle East.

‘Embarrassing and juvenile’: Trump criticised for fiery, expletive-laden Easter message on Iran

While US President Donald Trump is well known for his straight talk, the post on his Truth Social network raised eyebrows, especially on a Christian holiday.

White House aide Stephen Miller is still pursuing his immigration agenda, but more quietly

The California National Guard controls crowds in Los Angeles, on June 8, 2025.

Democrats sue Trump over crackdown on mail-in voting

Mr Trump’s order limits mail-in ballots only to people on “State Citizenship Lists” compiled by his administration.

Trump has discussed firing US Attorney-General Pam Bondi

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

News analysis

Trump’s prime-time speech shows a president torn between escalation and exit

US President Donald Trump delivering an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House on April 1.

US judge blocks Trump order to strip NPR and PBS funding

The judge ruled that the US president was free to critique but not use his power to retaliate against the media outlets over their coverage.

US judge orders Trump to halt $516m White House ballroom project, for now

US President Donald Trump speaking to the media while holding up renderings of the planned White House ballroom, aboard Air Force One on March 29, 2026.

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