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![Analysis: ‘One inch from potential civil war’ – near-miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Analysis: ‘One inch from potential civil war’ – near-miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
The US experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarised politics.
![Focus: Donald Trump assassination attempt - how it unfolded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Focus: Donald Trump assassination attempt - how it unfolded
The former US president was shot at during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
![Opinion: The long history of assassinations and violence against US Presidents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: The long history of assassinations and violence against US Presidents
OPINION: Political assassinations strike at the very heart of the American psyche.
![Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Americans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shooting
Many Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.
![Assassination attempt: Donald Trump is neither unique nor irreplaceable - Opinion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Assassination attempt: Donald Trump is neither unique nor irreplaceable - Opinion
OPINION: Violence plays a larger role in US politics than in other developed countries.
![Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Police descend on home of 20-year-old gunman killed after assassination attempt on Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police descend on home of 20-year-old gunman killed after assassination attempt on Trump
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Trump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt, two dead, FBI 'close' to identifying shooter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Trump rally shooting being investigated as assassination attempt, two dead, FBI 'close' to identifying shooter
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
![Trump shooting attempt upends the US election campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Trump shooting attempt upends the US election campaign
Shooting attempt sends already dark and tumultuous race for the White House into chaos.
![Opinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: This shocking incident will have just won Trump the presidency
OPINION: Trump's campaign will only benefit from his brave reaction.
![PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on last day of his trip to the US](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on last day of his trip to the US
PM Christopher Luxon wraps up on the last day of his trip to the US, while visiting NASA’s Ames Research Centre in San Francisco. Video / Claire Trevett
![Biden pledges to 'finish the job' amid campaign challenges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden pledges to 'finish the job' amid campaign challenges
Biden tells a Michigan rally he is committed to the campaign and will counter GOP threats.
![Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Luxon meets California Governor Gavin Newsom, tries his arm at baseball
Newsom is one of the names in the mix to be a future presidential candidate.
![Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president
Russian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.
![Biden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White House](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Biden 'expressed his love for NZ' in meeting with Luxon at White House
US President expressed his 'love' for New Zealand.
![Claire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plague](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Claire Trevett: Luxon's big day in DC and the questions he's avoiding like the plague
The Prime Minister was like a kid in a candy shop, but there were questions to avoid.
![How Kamala Harris’ awkward moments became internet gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
How Kamala Harris’ awkward moments became internet gold
Harris is embraced by an influential constituency: hyper-online content creators.
![Parkinson's expert visited the White House eight times in eight months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Parkinson's expert visited the White House eight times in eight months
NY Times: The White House wouldn't comment on the purpose of the neurologist's visits.
![Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit
OPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'
![Is Biden fit for duty? The answer depends on a little-known White House doctor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Is Biden fit for duty? The answer depends on a little-known White House doctor
Kevin O’Connor became Joe Biden's personal doctor in 2009 and the two are extremely close.
![Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Editorial: Why should New Zealanders care about the US election?
OPINION: The outcome could have ripple effects for all Kiwis.