Politics
Mike Johnson’s Christmas Vacation
Plus: A look at how a viable third-party candidate could throw the 2024 election into chaos.
No Labels Rethinking Strategy Amid Stumbles
The nonpartisan group is still preparing to elevate a 2024 ticket.
How the 2024 Election Could Get Weird
Evaluating the prospect of viable, competitive third-party candidates.
Donald Trump Gets Josh Hawley’s Endorsement
Plus: Will Sununu backing Haley matter in New Hampshire?
The Dangerous Lie Behind Trump’s ‘Dictator for a Day’ Comments
Populist politicians argue falsely that our problems would be easy to solve if only sinister forces weren’t in the way.
Iowa Shrugs at 2024
No Democratic caucus and not much suspense for Republicans means Iowa’s clout risks being diminished.
Joe Biden’s Hunter Problem
Plus: Trump has a ‘commanding’ lead in the latest Iowa Poll.
You’ll Be Back, Dummies
How the former president outrages the media and wins over the anti-anti-Trumpers.
Beer Track and Meth Track
Right-wing media is preemptively whitewashing a second Trump presidency.
Stopping Dictatorships—On Day 1 and Every Day
To keep authoritarianism at bay, take care of the institutions of government.
Haley, DeSantis Pull Their Punches on Trump’s Fitness for Office
Plus: Ramaswamy’s attack-everyone strategy isn’t paying off.
Capital ‘A’ and Lowercase ‘a’
Do Republicans want authoritarianism or do they just want Trump?
No Blanket Immunity for Trump in January 6 Civil Case
Plus: Christie—and only Christie—goes after the president from the debate stage.
