Politics

The Art of the Deal

An opportune moment for Trump to plead guilty.

Dispatch Live: Hunter Biden to Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion

Join us for our weekly livestreamed conversation.

Trail Tales

And what they tell us about the campaigns.

Do Republicans Want to Win?

Thoughts on ‘the culture of losing.’

Vivek Attempts the Pro-Trump Bank Shot

Plus: With new leadership, can the Georgia GOP right the ship?

Our Best Stuff from the Week Donald Trump Got Arraigned. Again.

Plus, the RNC’s got more than a few problems, and Chris Christie sits down with The Dispatch.

Critical Trump Theory

Many on the right have embraced the idea that the system is rigged against the former president.

How Long Does DeSantis Have?

The clock is ticking on Trump’s most plausible challenger.

Failure to Launch?

Republican candidates for 2024 struggle to respond to Trump’s indictment.

Pence Confronts Trump

Plus: Republicans see a chance to knock off Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden.

The Third-Party Paradox

An independent choice has never been more appealing. Or more dangerous.

Federal Reserve Pauses Rate Hikes

Plus: A rare staff editorial.

The Republican National Committee’s 2024 Playbook

GOP advocates are pushing candidates to focus on mail-in voting, abortion messaging, and independent voters.

The GOP’s Trump Choice

Defending him is morally reprehensible—and a political liability.

Reason and the Mob

Trump rivals can’t capitalize on his indictment.

Why Trump’s GOP Rivals Aren’t Piling On

Plus: Inside the RNC’s post-2022 midterms autopsy.