As the US election began to rapidly slip away from Kamala Harris, it became clear that the presidential candidate wasn’t going to speak at her election night rally in Washington D.C. That’s when people started slipping out of the event, including Dr Emma Shortis.

Today, Dr Emma Shortis on Donald Trump’s projected return to the White House, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party.

In the weeks since he was announced as Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance has been labelled by some Democrats as ‘weird’. Now the man who started the ‘weird’ line of attack, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been chosen as Kamala Harris’ running mate for the Democratic ticket. Walz has been described as a plain speaker with ‘dad appeal’, in stark contrast to his opponents, but is being ordinary enough to win over the average American voter?

Today, Dr Emma Shortis, what the two VP nominations say about their respective parties.

Donald Trump’s conviction in a New York courthouse has led to furious reactions from his supporters and allies. So, could things combust? Has the risk of political violence just gone up?

Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute Dr Emma Shortis, on the mind boggling logistics and the risk of violence and disorder in the fallout from the verdict.

Donald Trump has passed the first electoral test of his ambitious campaign to return to the White House.. It is now very likely he will become the Republican presidential nominee.

Today, Dr Emma Shortis on what Donald Trump’s enduring popularity says about America.