Fears Over Fate of Democracy Leave Many Voters Frustrated and Resigned
As democracy frays around them, Republicans and Democrats see different culprits and different risks. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
October 2022
For Trump’s Backers in Congress, ‘Devil Terms’ Help Rally Voters
In vilifying tweets and speeches, G.O.P. lawmakers who contested the election have far outpaced other Republicans and Democrats in fueling polarization. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
How Trump Could Resist the Jan. 6 Panel’s Subpoena
If the ex-president turns down the drama of testifying, his legal team could mount several constitutional and procedural arguments in court. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…
Voters Stick to Pandemic-Era Habits, As Early Turnout Surges
More than 5.5 million people have cast ballots in person or by mail. Experts predict high turnout in the midterm elections.
Illegal Border Crossings by Venezuelans Plunge in the Face of New Policies
The number of Venezuelans entering the United States illegally dropped from about 1,200 a day to 150 in the first days after the Biden administration rolled out the new policies.…
As Midterms Near, Biden Warns Republicans Seek to Dismantle Democratic Legislation
The president told MSNBC that G.O.P. lawmakers could undo Democrats’ legislative victories if they regained control of Congress. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift…
In a Race Rife With Antisemitism Concerns, Mastriano Adviser Calls Shapiro ‘At Best a Secular Jew’
Mr. Mastriano, a far-right Republican who promotes Christian power and disdains the separation of church and state, has alarmed a broad swath of Pennsylvania’s Jewish community. Send any friend a…
The Ins and Outs of America’s Shrug at the Threat to Democracy
With voters distracted by other issues and election denial flourishing, the country has what academics call a legitimacy problem. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
The Proud Boys Presented Dan Cox With a Gift. Now, He Says He Didn’t Keep It.
A member of the extremist group gave a comb to Mr. Cox, the Republican candidate for governor of Maryland, after his victory in the primary in July, a video showed.…
Super PAC Aligned with Senate G.O.P. Cuts Off New Hampshire TV Ads
New Hampshire was once seen as one of the Republican Party’s top chances to pick up a Senate seat in 2022. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you…