Politics

Chris Christie Gets In

Plus: A remarkable ‘sexual content in schools’ fight in Arizona.

The GOP Field Takes Shape

Plus: House Republicans threaten to hold FBI director in contempt over Biden probe.

For Trump, Low-Brow Keeps Working

His most die-hard supporters seem to confuse boorishness with victory.

Video: China, RFK Jr., & Iowa Updates

Watch the video of our weekly livestreamed conversation.

North Carolina Republicans Fret Over Their Gubernatorial Frontrunner

Few in the state GOP want to incite a costly primary battle against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson.

The ‘Normalcy’ Candidate

Is it DeSantis—or Trump?

Nikki Haley in Iowa: ‘I Don’t Play for Second’

Plus: RNC releases qualification rules for August primary debate.

Be Careful of Pat Answers About 2024

As history shows, a lot can happen in a short time.

Iowa Swing Marks Ron DeSantis’ Opening Salvo

The Republican showcases his campaign strategy.

Our Best Stuff From the Week We Actually Fixed the Debt Ceiling

Plus: A dispatch from Ukraine and advice on how to live your best life.

Class Dismissed

How material abundance erodes class but intensifies social status.

The Ups and Downs of Biden’s Reelection Campaign

He has the advantage of incumbency, but will that matter if voters believe he’s bad for the economy?

School Daze

Ron DeSantis has lost ground with his base of college-educated Republicans.

Ron DeSantis’ Most Important Iowa Pal

Plus: Nikki Haley raises money and impresses Republicans in Connecticut.

Second-Tier GOP Candidates’ Breakout Strategy

Republicans who want to compete with Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have three priorities.

Vivek Ramaswamy Pitches Revival in Iowa

The political outsider is taking advantage of every opportunity he gets to connect with grassroots Republicans.