US news from the Guardian (2024)

LiveSecret recording reveals Alito agreeing that US should return to ‘a place of godliness’ – live ‘It’s unbearable’: in ever-hotter US cities, air conditioning is no longer enough Rudy Giuliani says he’s ‘very, very proud’ of actions after taking Arizona mug shot Jury to resume deliberations in Hunter Biden gun case Violent crime in the US plummeted in first months of 2024, FBI data reveals Primaries in four states could have big say in who will control Congress Trust in US institutions has ‘never been lower’ – here’s why that matters Airin Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ likely more toxic than previously thought First Thing: Senior Hamas official says it accepts UN ceasefire resolution USelections 2024: seven key House races to watch Trump’s Project 2025 plot would take ‘wrecking ball’ to US institutions, key Democrat warns Claims of rigged system by convict Trump and allies ‘threaten rule of law’ Leonard Peltier, Indigenous activist in prison for 47 years over FBI killings, has parole hearing James Lawson Jr, civil rights activist and nonviolent protest pioneer, dies aged 95 RevealedDavid Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women America’s problem is massive inequality – not ‘woke’ educated elites Europe is beset by global threats. How will a destabilised EU cope with them? Itried to solve a murder – and almost had a nervous breakdown Howmuch do you love your children? With prom season approaching, it’s time for more competitive parenting After the Winnie-the-Pooh slasher, now there’s a Mickey Mouse horror movie. This is not necessarily a bad thing Deepfakes are here and can be dangerous, but ignore the alarmists – they won’t harm our elections Europe is lurching right on immigration. Despite Farage and Sunak’s best efforts, Britain will not follow MyFacebook profile was hacked but all the platform offered was a faceless void ‘You can’t coach effort’: Fever coach attacks team’s fight as Clark held to 10 points Panthers seize control of Stanley Cup Final after late surge in Game 2 ‘Defeat clarifies so much’: Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on the power of losing DanHurley turns down reported $70m offer to coach Los Angeles Lakers Trump’s Project 2025 plot would take ‘wrecking ball’ to US institutions, key Democrat warns Claims of rigged system by convict Trump and allies ‘threaten rule of law’ NewYork probation officers interview Trump before his criminal sentencing Trump vows to ‘drill, baby, drill’ despite rally attendees wilting in extreme heat Tesla leads charge to defend Elon Musk’s $56bn pay package USadds 272,000 jobs as labor market holds unexpectedly strong ‘Greed’: John Deere rolls out hundreds of US layoffs and sends work to Mexico Notguilty: how tech mogul Mike Lynch’s fortunes soared, fell – and rose again Tech tycoon Mike Lynch cleared of all fraud charges in Hewlett-Packard trial Pictures & video Biden apologises to Zelenskiy for US military aid delay to Ukraine –video D-day commemorations begin for 80th anniversary – in pictures Boeing's Starliner spacecraft lifts off carrying two Nasa astronauts to ISS – video Most viewed Most viewed in US news Most viewed Across the guardian