Politics
Leading by Leaving
Would Biden or Trump ever consider following the paths of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon?
Biden’s Decline Is a Legitimate News Story
Whether some in the media want it to be or not.
Our Best Stuff on Tucker Carlson, Fani Willis, and More
Plus: the third anniversary of the Senate’s second acquittal of Donald Trump.
Biden and the Blank Space
Progressive activists in Michigan are mounting a write-in campaign for ‘uncommitted.’
Truth in Labeling
‘Right’ and ‘left’ might always be changing, but that just means we need more labels, not fewer.
Impeaching Mayorkas: Take Two
House Republicans made a historic statement about the border crisis. Now what?
Fetterman’s Act Is Nothing New
Despite support for Israel and tough talk on the border, he’s the same progressive he’s always denied being.
Democrats Win Back the Santos Seat
Tom Suozzi will return to the House, but don’t read too much into a special election.
Politics Wasn’t Meant to be Loved
On Valentine’s Day, consider how curiosity, friendship, and beauty can curb an obsession with politics.
Looking for Signals in the Suburbs
What today’s special election in New York’s 3rd District might tell us about November.
Trump Secured the 2024 GOP Nomination Three Years Ago Today
A look back at the failed impeachment vote that paved the way for a Trump redux.
Quitting Time
Traditional Republicans are ditching Congress—with one curious exception.
Ronna McDaniel Plans Her RNC Exit
Plus: Biden surrogates push back on the special counsel report.
Our Best Stuff From a Week That Defied Description
Oral arguments at the Supreme Court, a ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and a damaging special counsel report for Joe Biden.