Why are Americans abandoning Trump on the economy?

Why are Americans abandoning Trump on the economy?

Affordability is the word that Zohran Mamdani made the centre of his New York mayoral campaign after watching the Democrats lose so badly in 2024. But now it’s the Republicans and President Trump that have to convince voters the economy is going in the right direction. And 70 percent of them no longer trust Trump to get it right. What does this mean for the midterms?

Later, why the Supreme Court could be about to hand Trump the power he craves to fire whoever he fancies. We talk to Slate' s Mark Joseph Stern.

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Old men and corrupt tyrants: America's choice for 2024

Old men and corrupt tyrants: America's choice for 2024

After a deeply unedifying week of US politics we look at the choice before America in November. Is Biden too old to stand for President? Is Trump too corrupt? And what happens next if the answer to bo...

13 Feb 202432min

A court rules Trump has no presidential immunity

A court rules Trump has no presidential immunity

The unanimous decision by the court of appeal in Washington has declared that Donald Trump has no presidential immunity. This means Special Counsel Jack Smith can now proceed apace with his indictment...

6 Feb 202442min

Could Taylor Swift swing the US election?

Could Taylor Swift swing the US election?

It's all quiet - for now - on the campaign front.Today we ask whether republicans are prepared to scupper a cross-party border deal if they think it could help Trump in November. And we bring you the ...

30 Jan 202436min

What happened in New Hampshire and what does it mean?

What happened in New Hampshire and what does it mean?

Nikki Haley lost by more than ten points overnight in New Hampshire. The Republican National Committee now wants to crown election-denier Trump as its nominee. But Haley has made clear she’s not going...

24 Jan 202428min

BONUS EPISODE: Ron gone, endorses Don - has Trump won?

BONUS EPISODE: Ron gone, endorses Don - has Trump won?

A bonus episode of The News Agents: USA as Ron DeSantis drops out of the presidential race and endorses the man that's ridiculed him for months on end - Donald Trump. He's kissed the ring - 6 days aft...

22 Jan 202434min

Donald Trump dominates in Iowa: is the Republican race already over?

Donald Trump dominates in Iowa: is the Republican race already over?

Last night in Iowa saw many firsts. The coldest caucus on record and the biggest lead by the winner. Trump secured his win just 31 minutes after the polls closed. His nearest rivals, Ron DeSantis and ...

16 Jan 202432min

The 2024 US election: the starting gun is fired

The 2024 US election: the starting gun is fired

The US 2024 election calendar kicks off in earnest this week as the wannabee Republican nominees head to Iowa. Trump is making a quick pit stop via the courts - to tell them to grant him immunity from...

9 Jan 202431min

End of Year America Special: Your questions answered

End of Year America Special: Your questions answered

Could California exit the union? Could Trump try for three terms? Would proportional representation ever work in America? And what were we doing on a soup-making course before the New Hampshire primar...

19 Des 202339min

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