Feed MRSS-S hillary_clinton_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:07:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-01-15/george-clooney-from-long-haired-surfer-to-silver-fox-40-images-of-the-last-great-hollywood-heartthrob.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:07:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-01-15/george-clooney-from-long-haired-surfer-to-silver-fox-40-images-of-the-last-great-hollywood-heartthrob.html ICON Approaching his 65th birthday, the actor is at the peak of his professional career and heads into awards season as a major contender thanks to ‘Jay Kelly’ Approaching his 65th birthday, the actor is at the peak of his professional career and heads into awards season as a major contender thanks to ‘Jay Kelly’ George Clooney Hollywood Nicole Kidman Michelle Pfeiffer Hillary Clinton Brad Pitt Amal Clooney Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Actor George Clooney poses for a portrait session in Los Angeles, California, May 1985. Actor George Clooney poses for a portrait session in Los Angeles, California, May 1985. Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Actor George Clooney poses for a portrait session in Los Angeles, California, May 1985. Actor George Clooney poses for a portrait session in Los Angeles, California, May 1985. Frank Edwards (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Kelly Preston, circa 1985. George Clooney and Kelly Preston, circa 1985. NBC (NBCUniversal via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney in the TV show 'The Facts of Life.' George Clooney in the TV show 'The Facts of Life.' Jim Smeal (Ron Galella Collection via Getty) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney at the Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. George Clooney at the Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Vinnie Zuffante (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney in Los Angeles in 1990 promoting his film 'Red Surf.' George Clooney in Los Angeles in 1990 promoting his film 'Red Surf.' Walt Disney Television Photo Arc (ABC) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney rolling in money in the ABC series 'Sunset Beat.' The image did not come to fruition: only two episodes were aired in 1990. George Clooney rolling in money in the ABC series 'Sunset Beat.' The image did not come to fruition: only two episodes were aired in 1990. Harry Langdon (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney photographed in Los Angeles in 1992. George Clooney photographed in Los Angeles in 1992. Harry Langdon (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney poses for a portrait session on March 2, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. George Clooney poses for a portrait session on March 2, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. Harry Langdon (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Gerorge Clooney poses for a portrait in 1992 in Los Angeles, California. Gerorge Clooney poses for a portrait in 1992 in Los Angeles, California. NBC (NBCUniversal via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney as Doctor Doug Ross in 'ER', August 4, 1994. George Clooney as Doctor Doug Ross in 'ER', August 4, 1994. Ron Davis (Archive Photos) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney poses with a pool stick during the filming of 'From Dusk till Dawn' circa 1995 in Los Angeles, California. George Clooney poses with a pool stick during the filming of 'From Dusk till Dawn' circa 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Barry King (WireImage) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney during 'Batman Forever' Los Angeles Premiere at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, California, United States. George Clooney during 'Batman Forever' Los Angeles Premiere at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, California, United States. Ron Galella, Ltd. (Ron Galella Collection via Getty) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Michelle Pfeiffer and actor George Clooney attend the 'One Fine Day' Westwood premiere on December 17, 1996 at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Westwood, California. Michelle Pfeiffer and actor George Clooney attend the 'One Fine Day' Westwood premiere on December 17, 1996 at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Westwood, California. NBC (NBCUniversal via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney in 1996 playing Dr. Doug Ross in ‘ER,’ the series that made him famous. George Clooney in 1996 playing Dr. Doug Ross in ‘ER,’ the series that made him famous. Sunset Boulevard (Corbis via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Elle Macpherson and George Clooney on the set of 'Batman & Robin,' directed by Joel Schumacher. Elle Macpherson and George Clooney on the set of 'Batman & Robin,' directed by Joel Schumacher. Colin Davey (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney poses with a model of Batman during a photocall for his latest film 'Batman and Robin' at Planet Hollywood, London, June 23, 1997. George Clooney poses with a model of Batman during a photocall for his latest film 'Batman and Robin' at Planet Hollywood, London, June 23, 1997. MIKE NELSON (AFP via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney pose in 1997 to promote ‘Batman & Robin.’ Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney pose in 1997 to promote ‘Batman & Robin.’ New York Daily News Archive (NY Daily News via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Nicole Kidman attending premiere of movie 'The Peacemaker' at the Ziegfeld Theatre. George Clooney and Nicole Kidman attending premiere of movie 'The Peacemaker' at the Ziegfeld Theatre. Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) Celine Balitran, George Clooney And David Duchovny At Guild Awards Party Celine Balitran, who was Clooney's partner, George Clooney and David Duchovny at the Screen Actors Guild Awards gala in 1997 in Los Angeles. Celine Balitran, who was Clooney's partner, George Clooney and David Duchovny at the Screen Actors Guild Awards gala in 1997 in Los Angeles. Vinnie Zuffante (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney, Alicia Silverstone y Chris O'Donnell en 1997 en Las Vegas. George Clooney, Alicia Silverstone y Chris O'Donnell en 1997 en Las Vegas. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic, Inc) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Mark Wahlberg, Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, George Clooney, and Dylan McDermott in Las Vegas in 1998. Mark Wahlberg, Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, George Clooney, and Dylan McDermott in Las Vegas in 1998. Kevin.Mazur (WireImage) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney during 'Out of Sight' New York premiere at Chelsea West Cinema in New York City, New York, United States. Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney during 'Out of Sight' New York premiere at Chelsea West Cinema in New York City, New York, United States. Jim Smeal (Ron Galella Collection via Getty) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in Las Vegas in 1999. George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in Las Vegas in 1999. New York Daily News Archive (NY Daily News via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney con su madre Nina, su padre Nick y su abuela Dica en el estreno de 'O Brother' (2000). George Clooney con su madre Nina, su padre Nick y su abuela Dica en el estreno de 'O Brother' (2000). Frank Micelotta Archive (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Mark Wahlberg, George Clooney, and Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards. Mark Wahlberg, George Clooney, and Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards. Ron Galella (Ron Galella Collection via Getty) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Benjamin Bratt watches Julia Roberts hug George Clooney in New York in 2001. Benjamin Bratt watches Julia Roberts hug George Clooney in New York in 2001. Chris Weeks (WireImage) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Tony Bennett and George Clooney at a tribute to singer Rosemary Clooney, the actor's aunt. Tony Bennett and George Clooney at a tribute to singer Rosemary Clooney, the actor's aunt. Guy Kinziger (WireImage) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney points at the camera in a photo taken in the 2000s. George Clooney points at the camera in a photo taken in the 2000s. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic, Inc) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia at the premiere of 'Ocean's Eleven' in 2001. George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Andy Garcia at the premiere of 'Ocean's Eleven' in 2001. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Julia Roberts and George Clooney at the premiere of ‘Ocean's Eleven’ in 2001. Julia Roberts and George Clooney at the premiere of ‘Ocean's Eleven’ in 2001. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Drew Barrymore and George Clooney at the premiere of ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ in 2002. Drew Barrymore and George Clooney at the premiere of ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’ in 2002. New York Daily News Archive (NY Daily News via Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Catherine Zeta-Jones and George Clooney in 2002. Catherine Zeta-Jones and George Clooney in 2002. GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Sofia Loren at an Armani fashion show in Milan in 2003. George Clooney and Sofia Loren at an Armani fashion show in Milan in 2003. Jeff Kravitz (FilmMagic, Inc) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Casey Affleck, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt during an event organized by Warner Bros. Casey Affleck, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt during an event organized by Warner Bros. Robino Salvatore (GC Images) George Clooney And Amal Alamuddin Civil Wedding George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin at their wedding in Venice in 2014. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin at their wedding in Venice in 2014. Taylor Hill (FilmMagic) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON Amal Clooney and George Clooney at the Albie Awards in 2024. Amal Clooney and George Clooney at the Albie Awards in 2024. Pascal Le Segretain (Getty Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the Venice Film Festival in 2024. George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the Venice Film Festival in 2024. Jacopo Raule (GC Images) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival in 2025. George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival in 2025. Bruce Glikas (Bruce Glikas/WireImage) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney and Hillary Clinton after a performance of the play ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Broadway in 2025. George Clooney and Hillary Clinton after a performance of the play ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Broadway in 2025. Bruce Glikas (FilmMagic) GEORGE CLOONEY ICON George Clooney, with his hair dyed black, at a party after the premiere of the play ‘Good Night, And Good Luck’ in New York in 2025. George Clooney, with his hair dyed black, at a party after the premiere of the play ‘Good Night, And Good Luck’ in New York in 2025. <p></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-01-15/george-clooney-from-long-haired-surfer-to-silver-fox-40-images-of-the-last-great-hollywood-heartthrob.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-16/rob-reiner-the-director-and-activist-with-progressive-ideas-that-infuriated-trump.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-16/rob-reiner-the-director-and-activist-with-progressive-ideas-that-infuriated-trump.html Paola Nagovitch The filmmaker, who was murdered on Sunday, was a devoted Democrat who long championed causes opposed to Trumpism. He also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to progressive campaigns The filmmaker, who was murdered on Sunday, was a devoted Democrat who long championed causes opposed to Trumpism. He also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to progressive campaigns Rob Reiner Donald Trump Hollywood Joseph Biden Kamala Harris Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Neilson Barnard (Getty Images para DIFF) Rob Reiner Rob Reiner at the Dubai International Film Festival on December 9, 2017. Rob Reiner at the Dubai International Film Festival on December 9, 2017. <p>Sick, obsessive, deranged, bad for America. These are some of the words President Donald Trump used to describe the renowned film director and actor Rob Reiner shortly after he and his wife were found dead, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-15/michele-and-rob-reiners-son-nick-reiner-arrested-on-suspicion-of-his-parents-murder.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-15/michele-and-rob-reiners-son-nick-reiner-arrested-on-suspicion-of-his-parents-murder.html">presumably murdered by their middle son</a>, who was arrested on Monday. Without mincing words or using euphemisms, the Republican leader justified the couple’s tragic death by citing the “anger” that Reiner allegedly provoked in others with his “raging obsession” with the president. The fact is that Reiner was a devoted Democrat who championed many causes and ideals opposed to Trumpism.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-16/rob-reiner-the-director-and-activist-with-progressive-ideas-that-infuriated-trump.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-11-05/the-us-government-shutdown-breaks-all-time-record-with-no-sign-of-agreement-between-democrats-and-republicans.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:36:37 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-11-05/the-us-government-shutdown-breaks-all-time-record-with-no-sign-of-agreement-between-democrats-and-republicans.html Iker Seisdedos García The effects of the spending cuts are deepening at airports, while Trump says he will only pay half the food stamp money after two federal judges ordered the administration to do so The effects of the spending cuts are deepening at airports, while Trump says he will only pay half the food stamp money after two federal judges ordered the administration to do so Donald Trump Zohran Mamdani Hillary Clinton Mike Johnson Barack Obama AARON SCHWARTZ (EFE) US Lawmakers continue work to end the government shutdown The Washington Monument, without visitors due to the government shutdown, this Tuesday. The Washington Monument, without visitors due to the government shutdown, this Tuesday. <p>As fate would have it, the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-10-31/us-government-shutdown-plunges-the-country-into-a-statistical-blackout.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-10-31/us-government-shutdown-plunges-the-country-into-a-statistical-blackout.html">current U.S. government shutdown</a> shattered its historical record this Tuesday at around 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), when the polling stations closed in New York City, which had just elected its first socialist and Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-11-05/the-us-government-shutdown-breaks-all-time-record-with-no-sign-of-agreement-between-democrats-and-republicans.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/hollywood-artists-sign-petition-against-trump-administration-for-severe-censorship-in-taking-jimmy-kimmel-off-air.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:45:01 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/hollywood-artists-sign-petition-against-trump-administration-for-severe-censorship-in-taking-jimmy-kimmel-off-air.html María Porcel Estepa Stars including Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, Selena Gomez, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks and Jane Fonda issued a warning that the US is experiencing similiar persecution to the McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950s Stars including Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, Selena Gomez, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks and Jane Fonda issued a warning that the US is experiencing similiar persecution to the McCarthy witch hunts of the 1950s Jimmy Kimmel Robert de Niro Jane Fonda Selena Gomez Ben Affleck Donald Trump Hollywood ABC Disney+ Joseph McCarthy Charlie Kirk Hillary Clinton AP Some of the 400 signatories of the letter against the suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Some of the 400 signatories of the letter against the suspension of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' <p>ABC’s sudden cancellation of <i>Jimmy Kimmel Live!</i> last Wednesday has sparked a wave of unrest in the American cultural and social world. This past weekend, conversations on the streets, in restaurants, and in groups of friends revolved around the issue. And it wasn’t just citizens who were shocked by the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-18/jimmy-kimmel-the-nice-guy-the-trump-administration-got-fired-after-two-decades-of-late-night-comedy.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-18/jimmy-kimmel-the-nice-guy-the-trump-administration-got-fired-after-two-decades-of-late-night-comedy.html">suspension of Kimmel’s long-running show</a>, after 22 years on the air. Many well-known figures have complained publicly and privately, with gestures such as canceling their Disney+ accounts, since ABC belongs to the Disney brand. This Monday, more than 400 artists went a step further and signed a letter in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) protesting the audiovisual conglomerate’s decision.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/hollywood-artists-sign-petition-against-trump-administration-for-severe-censorship-in-taking-jimmy-kimmel-off-air.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/republican-senators-call-for-special-counsel-to-follow-up-on-trumps-claims-of-treason-against-obama.html Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:36:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/republican-senators-call-for-special-counsel-to-follow-up-on-trumps-claims-of-treason-against-obama.html Iker Seisdedos García The government declassifies documents that, according to the administration, incriminate the former president in a conspiracy to implicate Trump in a Russian interference plot during the 2016 election campaign The government declassifies documents that, according to the administration, incriminate the former president in a conspiracy to implicate Trump in a Russian interference plot during the 2016 election campaign Barack Obama Donald Trump Vladimir Putin Joseph Biden Tulsi Gabbard Hillary Clinton SHAWN THEW (EFE) Trump’s claims of ‘treason’ against Obama Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaking at the White House on Wednesday to implicate Obama in the "Russian hoax." Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaking at the White House on Wednesday to implicate Obama in the "Russian hoax." <p>Since last Friday, the Donald Trump administration has been insisting on accusing <a href="https://english.elpais.com/americas/2020-11-18/obama-significant-damage-has-been-done-in-the-us-and-around-the-world-by-trump.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/americas/2020-11-18/obama-significant-damage-has-been-done-in-the-us-and-around-the-world-by-trump.html">former President Barack Obama</a> and several senior officials of fabricating a false conspiracy to exaggerate Russian interference in the 2016 election, which Trump won.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-07-25/republican-senators-call-for-special-counsel-to-follow-up-on-trumps-claims-of-treason-against-obama.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-06-23/two-billionaires-two-very-different-weddings-soros-and-abedin-vs-bezos-and-sanchez.html Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:45:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-06-23/two-billionaires-two-very-different-weddings-soros-and-abedin-vs-bezos-and-sanchez.html María Porcel Estepa George Soros’ heir and the Amazon founder belong to very different elite circles: the former, a progressive, comes from inherited wealth; the latter is a self-made billionaire who has grown closer to Trump George Soros’ heir and the Amazon founder belong to very different elite circles: the former, a progressive, comes from inherited wealth; the latter is a self-made billionaire who has grown closer to Trump George Soros Jeff Bezos Amazon Hillary Clinton Anna Wintour Vogue Getty Images Combo Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos and (r) Alex Soros and Huma Abedin. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos and (r) Alex Soros and Huma Abedin. <h2></h2><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-06-23/two-billionaires-two-very-different-weddings-soros-and-abedin-vs-bezos-and-sanchez.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-09/from-unconditional-love-to-total-war-trump-and-musks-bromance-and-breakup-in-four-acts.html Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:15:54 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-09/from-unconditional-love-to-total-war-trump-and-musks-bromance-and-breakup-in-four-acts.html Iker Seisdedos García The public fallout brings to a close, at least for the moment, a high-profile alliance that their allies are now trying to rebuild The public fallout brings to a close, at least for the moment, a high-profile alliance that their allies are now trying to rebuild Donald Trump Elon Musk Tesla Motors Space X Washington D.C. Truth Social Jeffrey Epstein Hillary Clinton Joseph Biden Ron DeSantis Naomi Klein Peter Thiel NASA Matt Rourke (AP) Elon Musk and Donald Trump shake hands in March in Philadelphia. Elon Musk and Donald Trump shake hands in March in Philadelphia. <p>When historians of the future study and classify the figure of Donald Trump by era, it is very possible that among them they will highlight “the Elon Musk epoch.” And as historians know, rarely do eras end as cleanly, publicly, and violently as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-06/trump-and-musks-public-fallout-sends-shockwaves-through-the-maga-movement.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-06/trump-and-musks-public-fallout-sends-shockwaves-through-the-maga-movement.html">the era of the Trump-Musk bromance ended last Thursday</a>, which united the destinies of the president of the United States and the richest man in the world. It took only a few hours and a handful of messages on the social networks they each own (Truth Social and X) to end their affair before a global audience, less than a year after it became official.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-06-09/from-unconditional-love-to-total-war-trump-and-musks-bromance-and-breakup-in-four-acts.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-01/louise-penny-writer-canada-is-now-seen-as-a-country-that-knows-how-to-stand-up-for-itself.html Thu, 01 May 2025 15:43:52 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-01/louise-penny-writer-canada-is-now-seen-as-a-country-that-knows-how-to-stand-up-for-itself.html Iker Seisdedos García The bestselling crime novelist canceled the US tour of her new book in protest of Trump’s attacks on her country. ‘There’s no shortage of stupidity in Washington right now’ The bestselling crime novelist canceled the US tour of her new book in protest of Trump’s attacks on her country. ‘There’s no shortage of stupidity in Washington right now’ Canadá Donald Trump Louise Penny Hillary Clinton Justin Trudeau Mark Carney Enric Fontcuberta (EFE) Interview with writer Louise Penny Writer Louise Penny, in Barcelona for the presentation of one of her works, on March 29, 2024. Writer Louise Penny, in Barcelona for the presentation of one of her works, on March 29, 2024. <p>Knowlton would be one of those towns where, as Frank Sinatra sang, there’s only one perfect crime possible: killing time. That is, of course, if it weren’t for its most famous resident: crime novelist <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-04-11/from-yellowstone-to-reservation-dogs-how-the-west-was-won-back-by-native-americans-in-us-television-shows.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-04-11/from-yellowstone-to-reservation-dogs-how-the-west-was-won-back-by-native-americans-in-us-television-shows.html">Louise Penny</a>. Her novels, featuring a French-speaking detective named Armand Gamache, always take place in a fictional village called Three Pines, a place beloved by her millions of readers. Penny drew inspiration for Three Pines from Knowlton, a charming town in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, about an hour from Montreal, where she recently welcomed EL PAÍS.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-01/louise-penny-writer-canada-is-now-seen-as-a-country-that-knows-how-to-stand-up-for-itself.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/CPK2VV3NIRF7HJSBYKRUFQP6LQ.jpg?auth=998e2239b7f18dfc7234320354e1613ac644efeaa33c07b61b178b508097506b" width="3000" height="2000" alt="From left, Louise Penny, Hillary Clinton, and Seth Meyers, on the latter's late-night show in 2021, when Penny and Clinton published their joint book, 'State of Terror.'"></img> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-04-27/fracking-the-fuse-for-trumps-trade-war.html Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-04-27/fracking-the-fuse-for-trumps-trade-war.html Santiago Carcar Romera Widely used in the United States for hydrocarbon extraction, this technique enables the new administration to redefine its position in the global economy without concerns over energy security Widely used in the United States for hydrocarbon extraction, this technique enables the new administration to redefine its position in the global economy without concerns over energy security Donald Trump América Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Canadá Jessica Lutz (REUTERS) Fracking: The fuse for Trump’s trade war Chevron fracking site near Midland, Texas, U.S. August 22, 2019. Chevron fracking site near Midland, Texas, U.S. August 22, 2019. <p>New York, 2010. At the legendary Cipriani restaurant on Wall Street, the oil industry gathers to honor its own at the Platts Global Energy Awards. At the event, an executive casually extols the virtues of a rapidly expanding technique in the hydrocarbon sector: fracking. He predicts it will revolutionize the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-02-26/the-us-uses-cheap-gas-to-win-the-industrial-battle.html" target="_blank">oil and natural gas markets</a>, transforming the United States from a hydrocarbon importer into an energy-exporting powerhouse.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-04-27/fracking-the-fuse-for-trumps-trade-war.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-04-18/us-government-counterattacks-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-from-deporting-him-by-mistake-to-painting-him-as-a-monster.html Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:09:09 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-04-18/us-government-counterattacks-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-from-deporting-him-by-mistake-to-painting-him-as-a-monster.html Paola Nagovitch After several setbacks in the courts, the Trump administration is trying to justify the expulsion of the Salvadoran with a series of judicial and police documents that, it claims, prove that he is a dangerous criminal After several setbacks in the courts, the Trump administration is trying to justify the expulsion of the Salvadoran with a series of judicial and police documents that, it claims, prove that he is a dangerous criminal Donald Trump Washington D.C. El Salvador Nayib Bukele Maryland Pam Bondi Hillary Clinton AP US government counterattacks in Kilmar Abrego García case: From deporting him ‘by mistake’ to painting him as a monster Chris Van Hollen speaks with Kilmar Abrego García at a restaurant in El Salvador, April 17. Chris Van Hollen speaks with Kilmar Abrego García at a restaurant in El Salvador, April 17. <p>In this story, Kilmar Abrego García, the Salvadoran migrant <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-04-14/bukele-tells-trump-he-will-not-return-salvadoran-migrant-mistakenly-detained-in-cecot-prison.html">mistakenly deported to his native country</a> despite having a court order prohibiting his removal from the United States, is David, and Goliath, the Donald Trump administration. Justice is on Abrego García’s side, with the Supreme Court having ordered his return to American soil. But in this version of the biblical tale, it is far from clear that the young man will be able to defeat the giant Republican administration, which, after several court defeats, has decided to employ a new attack strategy in a case that has shaken the country. Now it seeks to portray Abrego García as a monster.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-04-18/us-government-counterattacks-in-kilmar-abrego-garcia-case-from-deporting-him-by-mistake-to-painting-him-as-a-monster.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-02-13/amid-an-anti-trans-wave-world-athletics-considers-genetic-test-for-athletes-competing-in-the-female-category.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:21:06 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-02-13/amid-an-anti-trans-wave-world-athletics-considers-genetic-test-for-athletes-competing-in-the-female-category.html Carlos Arribas The body chaired by Sebastian Coe unifies the criteria to completely exclude transsexual athletes and women with XY chromosomes and differences in sexual development from competitions The body chaired by Sebastian Coe unifies the criteria to completely exclude transsexual athletes and women with XY chromosomes and differences in sexual development from competitions Sebastián Coe Thomas Bach Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Benazir Bhutto Ibrahem Alomari (REUTERS) World Athletics genetic test Caster Semenya, in a 2019 Diamond League meet. Caster Semenya, in a 2019 Diamond League meet. <p>Only women whose biological sex is female and those whose biological sex is male (with XY chromosomes), but who are completely insensitive to the androgenic effects of testosterone (that is, with a female phenotype and even if there is the presence of male gonads), will be able to participate in elite competitions in the female category if World Athletics succeeds in approving, as planned, a new rule next March. To determine their eligibility, and obtain their visa, all athletes considered to be at an elite level — the best in the world, those who qualify for the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-12-16/paris-prepares-for-the-banlieue-olympics.html">Olympic Games</a>, World Championships, continental championships or the Diamond League — must undergo a genetic test of saliva or dried blood to determine the presence of the SRY gene, associated with the Y chromosome, which marks the male biological sex, their testosterone levels and whether their body is sensitive to the androgenic and anabolic effects of the hormone of masculinity.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2025-02-13/amid-an-anti-trans-wave-world-athletics-considers-genetic-test-for-athletes-competing-in-the-female-category.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-06/revenge-now-payback-later.html Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:02:51 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-06/revenge-now-payback-later.html Lluís Bassets Champagne is flowing in Moscow, Budapest and Jerusalem, and in the headquarters of the far right Champagne is flowing in Moscow, Budapest and Jerusalem, and in the headquarters of the far right Donald Trump Kamala Harris Joseph Biden Xi Jinping China Washington D.C. Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Andrew Kelly (Reuters) Revenge now, and revenge later Donald Trump supporters celebrate the election results in New York early Wednesday morning. Donald Trump supporters celebrate the election results in New York early Wednesday morning. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-04/kamala-harris-the-candidate-who-breaks-glass-ceilings-but-refuses-to-talk-about-them.html">Kamala Harris</a> needed a Democratic wave to lift her to the White House with no room for delegitimization. Any other result would not do. Very early on election night, with the first results in North Carolina and Georgia coming in, it became clear that the tsunami was not going to arrive. In the end, only the blue wall of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan remained, and more specifically their dense urban areas, the last trench against the Trumpist advance, pending the different types of deferred votes. It was not enough to either proclaim victory or concede defeat, as will be the case on Wednesday once it is definitively confirmed that Donald Trump has obtained the 270 delegates he needs to return to the White House.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-06/revenge-now-payback-later.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-11-04/narco-violence-fear-and-politics-specter-of-terrorism-looms-over-relationship-between-mexico-and-the-united-states.html Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:50:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-11-04/narco-violence-fear-and-politics-specter-of-terrorism-looms-over-relationship-between-mexico-and-the-united-states.html Elias Camhaji Mascorro The barbarity of recent weeks has reignited the debate on the use of terror by criminal groups, but its implications also cross over issues such as migration, trade, and the US presidential election The barbarity of recent weeks has reignited the debate on the use of terror by criminal groups, but its implications also cross over issues such as migration, trade, and the US presidential election Claudia Sheinbaum Felipe Calderón Sinaloa Cartel Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Washington D.C. Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Jesus Bustamante (Reuters) Narco-violence, fear and politics: Specter of terrorism looms over the relationship between Mexico and the United States A woman and child walk past a burned-out car amid cartel violence in Culiacán. A woman and child walk past a burned-out car amid cartel violence in Culiacán. <p>Two car bombs in Guanajuato. The decapitation of the mayor of Chilpancingo. The discovery of a dismembered body abandoned in a cooler wrapped with gift bows in Sinaloa. In the midst of a spiral that left almost 200,000 people dead during the last six-year term, violence has reached levels of sophistication and barbarity that go beyond what statistics are able to record. The security crisis has been the main challenge at the<a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-10-01/claudia-sheinbaum-mexicos-first-female-president-i-will-not-let-you-down.html"> beginning of Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration</a> and has placed Mexico at the forefront of a discussion as uncomfortable as it is delicate: <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-09-24/cartel-war-in-sinaloa-spreads-fear-to-other-states-in-mexico-you-see-fewer-people-on-the-streets-and-businesses-close-early.html">can the events of the last few weeks be considered acts of terrorism</a>? It is not just a label. The debate has resurfaced at a critical moment: on the eve of the U.S. election, in an atmosphere of complete distrust and reproaches between the two countries, and in view of the possibility of victory for a candidate — <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-04/donald-trumps-lies-about-haitians-raise-racial-tensions-in-springfield.html">Donald Trump</a> — who has for years pursued the idea of naming drug cartels as terrorist groups, with potentially disastrous consequences.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-11-04/narco-violence-fear-and-politics-specter-of-terrorism-looms-over-relationship-between-mexico-and-the-united-states.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-02/how-does-the-electoral-college-work-and-why-will-it-decide-the-next-president.html Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:19:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-02/how-does-the-electoral-college-work-and-why-will-it-decide-the-next-president.html Jordi Alonso Martínez Yañez In five occasions, this system has awarded the presidency to candidates who did not win the popular vote In five occasions, this system has awarded the presidency to candidates who did not win the popular vote América Hillary Clinton Donald Trump George W. Bush Al Gore California Texas Florida Arizona Connecticut Oregón Idaho Dakota del Norte Minnesota Georgia (EE UU) Jonathan Drake (Reuters) FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: North Carolina Electoral College representatives sign the Certificates of Vote in the State Capitol building in Raleigh, North Carolina North Carolina Electoral College representatives sign the certificates of vote, Dec. 19, 2016. North Carolina Electoral College representatives sign the certificates of vote, Dec. 19, 2016. <p>In the 2000 U.S. election, the Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore won the popular vote with a difference of 0.5% over his Republican challenger George W. Bush. Despite this, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-21/how-do-elections-work-in-the-united-states-a-simple-guide.html">the Electoral College</a> awarded the victory to Bush as he secured five more electors than Gore. In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton won almost 3 million more votes than Donald Trump, however, the Republican secured 77 more electors than Clinton, and he won the election. Due to these results, the Electoral College system has caused controversy among some voters, but it is still the main basis that defines elections in the United States.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-11-02/how-does-the-electoral-college-work-and-why-will-it-decide-the-next-president.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-10-29/rosario-marin-anti-trump-republican-harris-can-win-by-10-million-votes-and-still-lose-the-presidency.html Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:21:18 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-10-29/rosario-marin-anti-trump-republican-harris-can-win-by-10-million-votes-and-still-lose-the-presidency.html Luis Pablo Beauregard The California politician and 41st U.S. treasurer under George W. Bush is one of the voices within the party calling on people not to vote for the former president The California politician and 41st U.S. treasurer under George W. Bush is one of the voices within the party calling on people not to vote for the former president Donald Trump Kamala Harris George W. Bush Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton Joseph Biden Barack Obama Gabriel Osorio (EL PAÍS) Rosario Marin, anti-Trump Republican: ‘Harris can win by 10 million votes and still lose the presidency’ Rosario Marin, the first Mexican-American Treasurer of the United States, in Los Angeles, October 4. Rosario Marin, the first Mexican-American Treasurer of the United States, in Los Angeles, October 4. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/Y2MVM7XMXJAHLLEVQL6T4UYDB4.jpg?auth=14a55e5b1f147f9e6be7d6ba43797fb4a84fd595062bfbb5b54ae175145b1ea1" width="7146" height="4769" alt="Rosario Marin, the first Mexican-American Treasurer of the United States, in Los Angeles, October 4."></img><p>There are few Latina politicians in the United States with a story like that of Rosario Marin. The 66-year-old, born in Mexico City, headed the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the first administration of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-12-11/bidens-focus-on-bashing-trump-takes-a-page-from-the-winning-obama-and-bush-reelection-playbooks.html">George W. Bush </a>(2001-2004), whom she still affectionately calls “my president.” Marin, a Republican from California, embodies much of the “American dream.” She immigrated legally with one of her three brothers because of a job opportunity offered to her father, a janitor, and her mother, a seamstress. In 1994, she embarked on a career in politics after being elected as a councilwoman in Huntington Park, a city south of Los Angeles with a large middle-class Latino community. Marin, of conservative convictions, was the first female mayor of the town. For years, she was the friendly face of the party for Latinos in the most diverse state in the country, even when Republicans supported harsh measures against immigrants like her.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-10-29/rosario-marin-anti-trump-republican-harris-can-win-by-10-million-votes-and-still-lose-the-presidency.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-21/barack-and-michelle-obama-anoint-kamala-harris-as-their-political-heir-hope-is-making-a-comeback.html Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:37:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-21/barack-and-michelle-obama-anoint-kamala-harris-as-their-political-heir-hope-is-making-a-comeback.html Macarena Vidal Liy The former presidential couple launched a message of unity at the Democratic convention and drew drastic contrasts between the vice president and her opponent, Donald Trump The former presidential couple launched a message of unity at the Democratic convention and drew drastic contrasts between the vice president and her opponent, Donald Trump Michelle Obama Barack Obama Kamala Harris Joseph Biden Donald Trump Hillary Clinton MICHAEL REYNOLDS (EFE) Barack and Michelle Obama anoint Kamala Harris as their political heir: ‘Hope is making a comeback’ Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. <p>“America is ready for a new chapter. America is ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris,” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/20/barack-obama-speech-dnc-kamala-harris" target="_blank">he said</a>. “Hope is making a comeback!” she proclaimed. In their closing speeches on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/americas/2020-11-18/obama-significant-damage-has-been-done-in-the-us-and-around-the-world-by-trump.html">Barack Obama</a>, America’s first Black president, and his wife, Michelle, invested the presidential candidate as the heir to their political legacy, in the hope she will become the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-07-31/the-kamala-harris-enigma-a-daughter-of-immigrants-now-running-for-the-highest-office-in-the-land.html">first U.S. president of mixed Black and South Asian American heritage</a>, and the country’s first female leader, in November’s election.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-21/barack-and-michelle-obama-anoint-kamala-harris-as-their-political-heir-hope-is-making-a-comeback.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-20/emotional-biden-calls-for-support-for-kamala-harris-to-beat-donald-trump-and-preserve-democracy.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:49:48 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-20/emotional-biden-calls-for-support-for-kamala-harris-to-beat-donald-trump-and-preserve-democracy.html Miguel Jiménez Cabeza ‘I love the job, but I love my country more,’ the president said as he passed the baton to his vice president at the Democratic convention in Chicago ‘I love the job, but I love my country more,’ the president said as he passed the baton to his vice president at the Democratic convention in Chicago Joseph Biden Kamala Harris Donald Trump Tim Walz Hillary Clinton Jill Biden Chicago Kevin Lamarque (REUTERS) Emotional Biden calls for support for Kamala Harris to beat Donald Trump and ‘preserve democracy’ Joe Biden and Kamala Harris embrace after the president's remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 19, 2024. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris embrace after the president's remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 19, 2024. <p>An emotional Joe Biden did his best Monday to throw the full weight of his <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-19/kamala-harris-looks-to-democratic-convention-for-final-push-in-battle-against-trump.html">support behind Kamala Harris </a>to succeed him as president of the United States. A month ago, Biden was still the presumptive Democratic nominee for re-election himself. After throwing in the towel in an exercise of realism in the face of pressure from his party and the public, Biden is now turning his attention to preventing Donald Trump from returning to the White House. He called for a vote for Harris to “preserve democracy.” The president received all the affection of the Democratic convention in Chicago, with an audience more devoted than ever, in a speech that served as a bittersweet farewell and a political testament. “America, I gave my best to you. I made a lot of mistakes in my career, but I gave my best to you,” the president said.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-20/emotional-biden-calls-for-support-for-kamala-harris-to-beat-donald-trump-and-preserve-democracy.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-19/kamala-harris-looks-to-democratic-convention-for-final-push-in-battle-against-trump.html Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:54:51 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-19/kamala-harris-looks-to-democratic-convention-for-final-push-in-battle-against-trump.html Macarena Vidal Liy The four-day televised event begins Monday in Chicago with a tribute to Joe Biden’s legacy before turning the spotlight on the vice president The four-day televised event begins Monday in Chicago with a tribute to Joe Biden’s legacy before turning the spotlight on the vice president Kamala Harris Donald Trump Joseph Biden Chicago Tim Walz Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Brendan McDermid (Reuters) United Center, the host venue of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago Preparations at the United Center, site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA on August 18, 2024. Preparations at the United Center, site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA on August 18, 2024. <p>The Democratic National Convention (DNC) that begins Monday in Chicago will be a very different event from the one that was being planned exactly a month ago. Instead of the hushed meeting that was to quietly certify President Joe Biden’s candidacy for re-election, the party that has turned its electoral prospects on its head is now getting read for a jubilant party. More than 50,000 supporters, delegates, politicians, advisers, journalists and celebrities are gathering in the Windy City for Vice President<a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-12/opposing-campaign-strategies-harris-joy-versus-trumps-america-is-sinking.html" target="_blank"> Kamala Harris’ nomination</a> on Thursday as the official Democratic candidate and the party’s great hope to win the November 5 elections. Although the pro-Palestinian protests set to take place outside the venue may cast a shadow over the celebrations.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-08-19/kamala-harris-looks-to-democratic-convention-for-final-push-in-battle-against-trump.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-06-17/luis-a-miranda-jr-some-young-latino-is-going-to-take-off-like-a-rocket-soon-and-become-president-of-the-united-states.html Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:57:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-06-17/luis-a-miranda-jr-some-young-latino-is-going-to-take-off-like-a-rocket-soon-and-become-president-of-the-united-states.html Patricia Caro The 69-year-old, who has been an activist for four decades and helped win over the Latino vote in several campaigns, has published ‘Relentless,’ a memoir about how the Hispanic community has become a transformative force in the country The 69-year-old, who has been an activist for four decades and helped win over the Latino vote in several campaigns, has published ‘Relentless,’ a memoir about how the Hispanic community has become a transformative force in the country Puerto Rico Donald Trump Joseph Biden Latinos Lin-Manuel Miranda América Rudolph Giuliani Hillary Clinton Corrie Aune (EL PAÍS) ESTADOS UNIDOS-LUIS A MIRANDA-ENTREVISTA Author and activist Luis A. Miranda photographed on June 4, 2024 in Manhattan, New York. Author and activist Luis A. Miranda photographed on June 4, 2024 in Manhattan, New York. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/WS2nirACK6gvrn0sJ20uI2TZ1NY=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/WQDVWBROYJDOXD6HIAFCKGKZ4I.jpg" width="8667" height="5778" alt="Author and activist Luis A. Miranda photographed on June 4, 2024 in Manhattan, New York."></img><p>When Luis A. Miranda, 69, arrived in New York from Puerto Rico more than four decades ago, he did not know that it was going to be a one-way journey. In love with the city and surprised by the discrimination suffered by his community, he dedicated himself from the start to defending the rights of Latinos. He was part of the administration of Ed Koch and Rudolph Giuliani in the mayor’s office of New York, although he soon abandoned the Republican ship, and helped an unknown Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton to gain the support of Latino voters. He also created the Hispanic Foundation to unite the entire community in a common struggle, although he found fame thanks to the success of his son, actor Lin-Manuel, who is the creator of the musical <i>Hamilton</i> and several Disney blockbusters. In his memoir <i>Restless, </i>he discusses what sways the Latino vote and how this community has become the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-05-23/neither-trump-nor-biden-can-win-without-latinos-an-x-ray-of-36-million-voters.html">greatest transformative force in the United States</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-06-17/luis-a-miranda-jr-some-young-latino-is-going-to-take-off-like-a-rocket-soon-and-become-president-of-the-united-states.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-05-21/trump-elects-not-to-testify-as-defense-rests-in-stormy-daniels-hush-money-trial.html Tue, 21 May 2024 19:27:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-05-21/trump-elects-not-to-testify-as-defense-rests-in-stormy-daniels-hush-money-trial.html María Antonia Sánchez-Vallejo Cobo The presentation of final arguments on May 28 will give way to the deliberations of the jury, which must reach a unanimous verdict to convict the former president The presentation of final arguments on May 28 will give way to the deliberations of the jury, which must reach a unanimous verdict to convict the former president Donald Trump Joseph Biden Hillary Clinton FBI JUSTIN LANE (Reuters) Trump elects not to testify as defense rests in Stormy Daniels hush money trial Donald Trump addresses reporters with Todd Blanche, who leads his team of lawyers, in New York, May 21. Donald Trump addresses reporters with Todd Blanche, who leads his team of lawyers, in New York, May 21. <p>Donald Trump’s defense lawyers at his criminal trial in New York concluded their case Tuesday after calling only two witnesses — neither one of them the former president, who has chosen not to testify. After the prosecution rested its case a day earlier, the presentation of final arguments will take place next Tuesday, May 28 (there is no session Monday due to Memorial Day, a federal holiday). Judge Juan Merchan said he expects the<a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-04-21/stormy-daniels-case-how-12-jurors-were-cast-in-the-people-vs-trump.html"> jury of 12 New Yorkers</a> to begin deliberating next Wednesday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-05-21/trump-elects-not-to-testify-as-defense-rests-in-stormy-daniels-hush-money-trial.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-03-28/biden-leans-on-his-democratic-predecessors-as-trump-remains-isolated-from-other-republican-leaders.html Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:15:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-03-28/biden-leans-on-his-democratic-predecessors-as-trump-remains-isolated-from-other-republican-leaders.html AP Associated Press The display of solidarity between Biden, Obama and Clinton is a sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from other Republican leaders The display of solidarity between Biden, Obama and Clinton is a sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s isolation from other Republican leaders América Joseph Biden Donald Trump Bill Clinton Barack Obama Hillary Clinton PETE SOUZA (Casa Blanca) barack obama and hillary clinton US President Barack Obama, followed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden, enter the White House in 2009. US President Barack Obama, followed by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden, enter the White House in 2009. <p>When President Joe Biden needs advice, there are two people he can turn to who know what it’s like to sit in his chair. Sometimes he will invite Barack Obama over to the White House for a meal or he will get on the phone with Bill Clinton.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/elections/2024-03-28/biden-leans-on-his-democratic-predecessors-as-trump-remains-isolated-from-other-republican-leaders.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-20/discreet-ultra-rich-and-almost-family-to-the-clintons-huma-abedin-and-alex-soros-the-new-couple-of-american-royalty.html Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:40:48 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-20/discreet-ultra-rich-and-almost-family-to-the-clintons-huma-abedin-and-alex-soros-the-new-couple-of-american-royalty.html María Porcel Estepa The successor of billionaire George Soros and Hillary Clinton’s right-hand woman have made their relationship public. She is divorced from a former congressman who spent a year and a half in jail for sending sexual messages to minors The successor of billionaire George Soros and Hillary Clinton’s right-hand woman have made their relationship public. She is divorced from a former congressman who spent a year and a half in jail for sending sexual messages to minors George Soros Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Getty Images Huma Abedin - Alex Soros Political advisor Huma Abedin and philanthropist Alexander Soros. Political advisor Huma Abedin and philanthropist Alexander Soros. <p>In the most recent Instagram photos of Huma Abedin and Alexander Soros you don’t see parties, beaches or plates of food. They are not like other couples. The last image of Soros, 38, is at a dinner in Munich for the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-09-05/open-society-foundations-pledge-100-million-to-start-new-roma-foundation.html">Open Society Foundations</a>, where he is giving the inaugural speech with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. While the most recent photos of Abedin, 49, show her at a party for a podcast about female leaders, giving a conference in Miami, at New York Fashion Week and on the red carpet at the Met Gala. However, you can no longer see the photo that they posted on their respective Instagram Stories, which disappeared within a few hours. That image showed the two of them together, holding each other by the waist, among red roses, boxes of jewels and heart decoration in a restaurant in Paris. The two celebrated Valentine’s Day together. With the image, the two — both powerful, rich Democrats deeply immersed in the highest circles of American power — showed that they have become the surprise new couple of the year. But perhaps it’s not such a big surprise.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-20/discreet-ultra-rich-and-almost-family-to-the-clintons-huma-abedin-and-alex-soros-the-new-couple-of-american-royalty.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-28/rosalynn-carter-honored-by-family-friends-first-ladies-and-presidents-including-husband-jimmy.html Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:53:08 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-28/rosalynn-carter-honored-by-family-friends-first-ladies-and-presidents-including-husband-jimmy.html AP Associated Press The tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta marked the second day of a three-day schedule of public events celebrating the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov. 19 The tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta marked the second day of a three-day schedule of public events celebrating the former first lady and global humanitarian who died Nov. 19 América Jimmy Carter Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton Michelle Obama Barack Obama George W. Bush Laura Bush Joseph Biden Jill Biden Kamala Harris Georgia (EE UU) Atlanta EVELYN HOCKSTEIN (Reuters) Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attends a tribute service for his wife former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 28, 2023. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attends a tribute service for his wife former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 28, 2023. <p>Rosalynn Carter was memorialized Tuesday as a matriarch who felt more comfortable among the impoverished and vulnerable than world leaders, as a rare gathering of all living U.S. first ladies and multiple presidents, including<a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-10-01/jimmy-carter-gets-a-peak-at-his-last-goodbye.html"> her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter</a> in the front row, mourned her.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-28/rosalynn-carter-honored-by-family-friends-first-ladies-and-presidents-including-husband-jimmy.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-21/60-years-after-jfks-death-todays-kennedys-choose-other-paths-to-public-service.html Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:48:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-21/60-years-after-jfks-death-todays-kennedys-choose-other-paths-to-public-service.html AP Associated Press The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy and inflammatory comments about everything from the Holocaust to the pandemic, have led to a rare public family breach The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy and inflammatory comments about everything from the Holocaust to the pandemic, have led to a rare public family breach América John Fitzgerald Kennedy Robert Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Dallas Texas Bettmann Archive John F. Kennedy [Death] US President John F Kennedy & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy settled in rear seats, and Texas Governor John Connally (front) prepared for motorcade into city from airport, Nov. 22, 1963 in Dallas. After a few stops, the President was assassinated in the same car. US President John F Kennedy & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy settled in rear seats, and Texas Governor John Connally (front) prepared for motorcade into city from airport, Nov. 22, 1963 in Dallas. After a few stops, the President was assassinated in the same car. <p>Patrick Kennedy, son of Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, remembers being a young state legislator in Rhode Island some 30 years ago and hearing encouraging words from the opposition leader at the time.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-21/60-years-after-jfks-death-todays-kennedys-choose-other-paths-to-public-service.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-14/kim-kardashian-and-donald-trump-a-story-of-love-hate-and-rude-phone-calls.html Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:12:55 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-14/kim-kardashian-and-donald-trump-a-story-of-love-hate-and-rude-phone-calls.html María Porcel Estepa A book by journalist Jonathan Karl claims that the former president asked for ‘quid pro quo’ from the reality TV star in exchange for pardoning Alice Marie Johnson A book by journalist Jonathan Karl claims that the former president asked for ‘quid pro quo’ from the reality TV star in exchange for pardoning Alice Marie Johnson Kim Kardashian Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Washington D.C. Sarah Silbiger (Bloomberg) President Trump Delivers Remarks On Second Chance Hiring Donald Trump listens to Kim Kardashian's speech at the White House on June 13, 2019. Donald Trump listens to Kim Kardashian's speech at the White House on June 13, 2019. <p>Both are controversial, ubiquitous and divisive. But that’s where the similarities between <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2023-05-06/revenge-mansions-after-divorcing-kanye-west-kim-kardashian-becomes-architecture-influencer.html">Kim Kardashian</a>, 43, and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-13/trumps-plans-if-he-returns-to-the-white-house-include-deportation-raids-tariffs-and-mass-firings.html">Donald Trump,</a> 77, end. As the media stars that they are, the two have been able to take advantage of each other for their own gain. That is, until their obvious differences caused this tenuous relationship to fall apart. Now, a new book on Donald Trump has offered more details about the relationship between the former president and the media personality. And friendly is not the word to describe it.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-14/kim-kardashian-and-donald-trump-a-story-of-love-hate-and-rude-phone-calls.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>