Politics

Our Best Stuff from the Week We Hit the Debt Ceiling
Plus, more on George Santos and the last word (we hope) on gas stoves.

Stirewaltisms: In Favor of Quitting Loud
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is stepping down.

One, Maybe Two, Cheers for Partisanship
Democracy doesn’t work at scale unless you add a competitive element.

Will George Santos Face Any Consequences?
It may be up to voters in 2024 to mete out punishment to the New York Republican: A Dispatch Explainer.

Understanding the Debt Ceiling Debate
Lawmakers gear up for yet another fight over raising the debt limit.

The GOP’s Spending Fight Is More About Fighting Than Spending
These new deficit hawks aren’t opposed to racking up debt, they just want to be the ones doing it.

The Sweep: Where Have All the Candidates Gone?
Donald Trump is still the only announced candidate for 2024.

DOJ Appoints Another Special Counsel
Former prosecutor Robert Hur will head the investigation into Biden’s classified documents case.