Politics

Whither Vivekmentum?

Ramaswamy’s expected post-debate surge hasn’t happened. Yet.

Making a Federal Case of It

Trump’s co-defendants are trying to remove their Georgia indictments to federal court. Expect him to do the same.

Bad Intentions

Ron DeSantis, the left, and the Jacksonville massacre.

University of Alabama Slated to Host Third Republican Debate

Plus, Wisconsin Republicans ramp up early vote efforts ahead of 2024.

GOP Struggles to Reach Consensus on Abortion Policy

‘We have a war within the Republican Party to decide if we even are pro-life at the federal level.’

Electability’s Last Stand

The politics of Trump’s trial date.

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A Constitutional Crisis of Confidence

Why so much emphasis on disqualifying Trump rather than defeating him?

He Looks Hard

Can a party be reactionary and countercultural?

GOP Financiers Still Looking for a Trump Alternative

Plus: Party leaders are still talking up Glenn Youngkin while Team Trump talks up Ramaswamy.

The Whited Sepulcher

On the supposed heroism of Mike Pence.

GOP Candidates Wobble on Trump (Again)

Despite months to prepare, Republican presidential hopefuls still knocked off-balance by Trump debate questions.

Our Best Stuff From the Week of the First Debate

Plus, F-16s to Ukraine and a debate about Trump and the 14th Amendment.

The Return of COVID Anxiety Poses Problems for Democrats

No one—except for a few hardliners—wants to hear about lockdowns and mask mandates.

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The costs and benefits of prosecuting a president.

Post-Debate, Nikki Haley Gets a Second Look

Plus: Trump and Tucker discuss the prospect of civil war.