Politics books
Trump made up audit excuse for not releasing tax returns on the fly, new book says
In eagerly awaited book Confidence Man, Maggie Haberman of the New York Times depicts scene on campaign plane in 2016
Martin Pengelly in New York
30, Sep, 2022 @5:00 AM
Kushner camping tale one of many bizarre scenes in latest Trump book
Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman reveals racism, transphobia and ignorance from ex-president’s time in power
Martin Pengelly in New York
29, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
Boris Johnson by Andrew Gimson review – a fawning defence
It requires an iron self-discipline to get through more than 400 pages of sympathy for our disgraced former prime minister
Sonia Purnell
28, Sep, 2022 @10:00 AM
Republican ex-congressman suggests colleagues ‘had serious cognitive issues’
Paul Gosar and Louie Gohmert were eager to believe ‘wild, dramatic fantasies’, claims Denver Riggleman in new book
Martin Pengelly in New York
27, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
White House switchboard called phone linked to January 6 rioter after attack
Claim of call at 4.34pm made in book by former Republican congressman and adviser to House select committee
Hugo Lowell in Washington
26, Sep, 2022 @8:16 PM
Trump claimed ‘I was not watching television’ on January 6, book says
Ex-president denied knowing his supporters were rioting and called them ‘fucking crazy’, Maggie Haberman writes in new book
Edward Helmore
25, Sep, 2022 @7:46 PM
Maurice Glasman, architect of Blue Labour: ‘Labour needs to be itself again’
Ten years ago, political theorist Maurice Glasman was one of Labour’s brightest stars – until a fall from grace. Now, back with a new book, he talks about conservative socialism, backing Brexit – and why Keir Starmer must seize this moment
Julian Coman
25, Sep, 2022 @11:00 AM
We Are Proud Boys review: chilling exposé illuminates Republicans’ fascist turn
Andy Campbell has delivered a smart, well-written and brilliantly reported book about the street gang allied to Donald Trump and the GOP he commands
Charles Kaiser
25, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
The Long Alliance review: sure guide to Biden and Obama’s imperfect union
Gabriel Debenedetti masters the crosscurrents of the Democratic party as well as relations between two presidents
Lloyd Green
24, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
Fox News anchor Bret Baier wanted Arizona ‘put back’ in Trump’s column, book says
News of ‘stunning’ attempt to rescind dramatic election night call contained in The Divider, by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Martin Pengelly in New York
21, Sep, 2022 @1:06 PM
Kamila Shamsie on the crisis in British politics: ‘What kind of democracy is this?’
Growing up in Pakistan, the novelist experienced the euphoria of free elections and the disillusionment when vested interests reasserted themselves. She reflects on the parallels with Westminster today
Kamila Shamsie
20, Sep, 2022 @9:00 AM
Taking Back Trump’s America review: Peter Navarro’s venomous Maga saga
Seeking to raise money to fight contempt of Congress charges, the former trade adviser shows contempt for his rivals
Lloyd Green
20, Sep, 2022 @6:00 AM
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