Politics

DeSantis, Scott, and the Allure of ‘Someone Else’
As a new poll shows Glenn Youngkin’s strength, conservatives are in a quandary.

A Struggling Mike Pence Takes the Spotlight
Plus: Donald Trump channels Republican voters’ animus for the GOP.

Trump’s Staying Power Fueled by a Disgruntled GOP Base
No other Republican downtalks the GOP like the former president, and that’s how his supporters like it.

Our Best Stuff From the Week of Indictment 3.0
Donald Trump appears in federal court. Again.

Presenting Your 2024 Senate Race Ratings
Thinking about the Senate affects the plans of party tastemakers when choosing a presidential nominee.

The Ron DeSantis Reset Gets Mixed Reviews After One Week
The Florida governor’s campaign implemented a massive overhaul, but will it be enough?

What Devon Archer Told Congress
The House Oversight Committee releases the transcript of its closed-door session with Hunter Biden’s former business associate.

A Party Switch Bears Fruit for the North Carolina GOP
Republicans are taking advantage of a veto-proof supermajority thanks to a Democratic defection.

Secret Service Protection, Explained
RFK Jr. says he should be receiving security, but Secret Service protection this early in the election is extremely uncommon.

NRSC Banks on Dave McCormick to Run for Senate in Pennsylvania
Plus: Trump indicted, again.