Politics

Consolidation, Sort Of

2024 isn’t 2016.

Dispatch Live: Dublin Riots and OpenAI Whiplash

Join us for our weekly livestream conversation.

Snakebit

How to rationalize voting for Trump again.

A Closer Look at Donald Trump’s Rhetoric of Retribution

The former president is running first and foremost to punish his enemies.

Calling All Roundheads

The case for congressional superiority.

Our Best Stuff From a Week Filled With Gratitude

Israel’s war on Hamas, Sam Altman and artificial general intelligence, and more.

Chris Christie Predicts Political ‘Fallout’ for Trump’s Trials

The former New Jersey governor talks to Dispatch Politics about his path to the nomination.

When Historians Go Bananas

The relentless search for racism in the past has reached the point of diminishing returns.

Seeking A More Family-Friendly House of Representatives

Retiring lawmakers want to spend more time with their kids. Why do they have to choose?

The Apprentice

Is Ron DeSantis viable … in 2028?

Support for Israel Is Costing Biden. But for How Long?

One year from now, progressives might be more worried about Donald Trump than angry with the president.

The Convert

The radicalization of Mike Lee.

Handicapping the 2024 Senate Map

Prepare for a real battle for control of the upper chamber next year.

Our Best Stuff on Ukraine, the War in Gaza, and 2024

Plus: Joe Biden has a challenger and Nikki Haley is on the rise.

Nikki Haley’s Unproven Reserves

The GOP contentender has had a good few weeks, but can she keep making gains?

A Different Kind of Identity Politics

Nikki Haley vs. anonymous speech.