Newsletter

The ‘Draft Youngkin’ Conspiracy

When the truth hurts too much.

Shutdown Incoming

Breaking down lawmakers’ options for breaking the stalemate.

Nikki Haley and Tim Scott’s Collision Course

Plus: Donald Trump hopes to shut down more GOP debates.

India and Canada’s Fraying Relationship

Plus: Saudi Arabia reaches out to the Palestinians.

The Potemkin Debate

Will it be the last?

The GOP Survivor Problem

The second Republican presidential primary debate was even more chaotic than the first.

The GOP Survivor Problem

The second Republican presidential primary debate was even more chaotic than the first.

The Politics of Bob

How much credit do Democrats deserve for turning against Menendez?

The Trout in Robert Menendez’s Milk

Too many politicians feel no shame, much less express it.

The UAW (and Bidenomics) vs. Economic Reality

How policy fuels a needless conflict that may have no long-term winners.

Can Nikki Haley Be the Consensus Candidate—And Will It Matter?

Plus: Joe Biden goes on the offensive against Republicans, and Rep. Mike Gallagher on the GOP field.

Iran Shows No Signs of ‘De-Escalation’

As the White House pursues diplomacy, Iran’s president threatens America and its allies.

Iran Shows No Signs of ‘De-Escalation’

As the White House pursues diplomacy, Iran’s president threatens America and its allies.

The Consolidation Debate

The end for DeSantis, the beginning for Haley?

Squeezing the Speaker

Why a small minority has such power over Kevin McCarthy.

Unpacking the Menendez Indictment

The New Jersey senator faces another round of bribery charges, and Democrats are split on his next move.