Republican Party

GOP Calls to Abolish the Department of Education, Explained
The department has been controversial since its inception, but it’s difficult to eliminate a Cabinet department.

Politics of Principle, Politics of Power
And what happens when you forgo the former for the latter.

For Glenn Youngkin, Home Is Where the Heart Appears to Be
The Virginia governor is managing endless chatter about 2024 but seems laser-focused on flipping the state Senate.

Dave McCormick to Announce Pennsylvania Senate Run in Pittsburgh
The Republican has broad support for the nomination to face Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

Base Assumptions
Why identity politics and the ‘Real America’ fallacy are bad for our politics.

Mike Pence to Decry Republican Populism in New Hampshire Speech
Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy pitches his America First vision, and Glenn Youngkin’s PAC rakes in cash.

The No-Values Party
The modern Republican Party has no principles, but plenty of contradictions and incoherence.

Mitch McConnell’s Future as Leader Uncertain Following Second Freeze-Up
Plus: A prominent New Hampshire donor says he’s warming to Ron DeSantis.

A Pivotal Moment for Ukraine
The counteroffensive grinds on, but U.S. support could be on the verge of drying up.

The Elephant Not in the Room
Wednesday’s GOP presidential primary debate was full of fireworks, but will it matter?

It’s Republican Debate Day in America
Plus: Democrats discuss their voter turnout strategy for 2024.