Politics
The Biggest Questions Ahead of Today’s Speakership Election
Does Kevin McCarthy have a chance to appease his Freedom Caucus critics?
Crunch Time for Kevin McCarthy
As the House prepares to elect its new speaker today, obstacles remain for the GOP leader.
The Agonizingly Low Stakes of Today’s Vote for House Speaker
It’s a bad job at a bad time for the party.
‘America’s Recovery Potential Is Awesome’
But it won’t come through politics. An exit interview with Sen. Ben Sasse.
The George Santos Defense
‘Has not been convicted of felony fraud’ is a pretty low bar to clear.
Activism and Apathy Are Poisoning American Politics
We cannot delegate our political and cultural engagement to the angriest sects of American life.
The GOP Braces for Divided Government—and a Divided Party
GOP centrists are trying to find their footing in a chaotic caucus.
Lying Liars and the Party That Loves Them
Who would take Republicans seriously if they showed outrage about George Santos?
