Politics

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.

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Should Trump’s January 6 prosecution be televised?

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.

Debate Me, Bro

Ron DeSantis vs. Gavin Newsom is good for everyone.

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.

We’re Not Coming All The Way Back From This

On the Trump indictment. The latest one.

The New Trump Indictment Is Less Clear Cut

Yet the politics seem straightforward.

Three Strikes, You’re Out?

Donald Trump indicted yet again, this time related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Who Are the Real Kingmakers? Voters.

It’s not the deep state, billionaires, or establishment RINOs.

Scamming Grandma

Team DeSantis’ new line of attack against Trump won’t work.

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