John McCormack
John McCormack is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was Washington correspondent at National Review and a senior writer at The Weekly Standard. When John is not reporting on politics and policy, he is probably enjoying life with his wife in northern Virginia or having fun visiting family in Wisconsin.
Can the Supreme Court Provide Clarity on Abortion in Life-Threatening Cases?
Two years after Dobbs, there is still confusion about what exceptions to state abortion laws allow.
House Democrats Help Mike Johnson Tee Up Ukraine Aid for a Vote
Plus: What to watch for as arguments in Trump’s Manhattan trial begin.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Gets Political Cover From Donald Trump
Plus: Don’t expect the former president to face backlash from pro-life leaders for his turn on abortion.
Arizona’s Bombshell Abortion Ruling
Plus: Donald Trump is driving Republicans’ new course on abortion.
Will Donald Trump Make Big Gains Among Young Voters?
There’s reason for skepticism, but even a moderate improvement for Trump with that cohort could prove fatal to Joe Biden’s reelection.
What’s at Stake in the Abortion Pill Case Before the Supreme Court?
The case could result in the reinstatement of FDA rules governing the distribution of the abortion drug that were in effect until 2016.
A Fight for Two Different GOPs in Ohio’s Senate Primary
Plus: Why Democrats are boosting the Trump-backed Bernie Moreno.
Can Katie Britt Recover From Her State of the Union Debacle?
Being knocked off Donald Trump’s VP shortlist could be a blessing in disguise.
At the State of the Union, Biden Delivered a General Election Stump Speech
Plus: How the DNC views an RFK Jr. third-party run.
Alabama’s Mad Dash to Offer IVF Clinics Blanket Immunity
There are risks to lawmaking in a fit of political desperation amid a media firestorm.