From Democratic candidates boasting of muscle and testosterone to their Republican opponents insulting those who do not embody the ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) model, the mid-term election campaign is turning into a contest to see who is the ‘manliest’. The focus is on the vote of young men, who are disillusioned with Trump and will be decisive for Congress.

The Republicans continue to hold a clear financial advantage, but they do not always manage to translate this into support. The lack of funds is, however, an issue amongst the Democrats, particularly in an election cycle that sees them on the offensive in traditionally Republican strongholds  

On social media, footage of the violence, looting and destruction that struck several French cities over the weekend has been widely shared and commented on within the American extremist sphere. This has fuelled a narrative linking public disorder to France’s progressive migration policies

The general takes another step towards the presidency by securing Ankara’s backing. A major blow for Greece, Cyprus, the EU and Israel 

The Pew Research Centre reports a slump in the president’s approval ratings amongst voters who, just two years ago, favoured him over Kamala Harris. The only religious group that still supports him is that of white evangelical men

Ever since he became the Democratic candidate in Texas, the senator has been subjected to a barrage of insults from his political opponents, in an attempt to portray him as out of step with the values of conservative masculinity which, according to the Republicans, he is supposed to embody. This is where the nickname coined by Trump, "White Tofu", comes from.

Between 2019 and 2025, seventy American companies are alleged to have transferred nearly $3 million to Pyongyang. Fourteen individuals have been charged by the Department of Justice: two Americans, who have already been arrested, and ten North Koreans, all resident in China and still at large, accused of identity theft to obtain salaries from American companies that had employed them without realising it.   

US football is growing partly thanks to the Latin American communities, their presence in the stadiums and the fan culture they have helped to build. For the clubs, this means identity and revenue. For the supporters, a sense of belonging goes beyond just the ticket