DeSantis Impresses Voters and Trolls Trump in Iowa Swing
The former president canceled a rally in Des Moines, citing a storm warning. The Florida governor made the most of his rival’s absence, as DeSantis allies taunted Mr. Trump. Send…
May 2023
Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power
Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
5 Things to Know About the Philadelphia Mayoral Race
The winner of the Democratic contest is all but certain to become the next mayor of Philadelphia and could play a key role in the 2024 presidential election. Send any…
Before Title 42, Congress Failed Repeatedly to Overhaul Immigration Policy
Legislative initiatives to overhaul immigration policy have fallen flat as partisan differences and other rifts have scuttled attempts at compromise. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
It’s Been a Week. What Does It Tell Us About 2024?
The presidential race has started to crystallize, with flawed standard-bearers, worried political parties and voters unhappy with their choices. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10…
How a Military Base’s New Name Honors a Military Spouse and Mother
Fort Benning is now officially Fort Moore, the only U.S. base named for a married couple. Photographs and Text by Arin Yoon Arin Yoon, a photographer and military spouse, has…
In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress
The president’s commencement address at Howard University, a historically Black institution, came as Democratic strategists have expressed concerns about muted enthusiasm for Mr. Biden among Black voters. Send any friend…
Asylum Debate Snarls Efforts to Forge an Immigration Deal in Congress
Despite hopes among some Democrats and Republicans that the expiration of strict pandemic-era border rules would force a compromise, bipartisan talks have sputtered. Send any friend a story As a…
Democrats Spar Over Immigration as Title 42 Lifts
The end of a pandemic-era restriction on migrant arrivals has set off new arguments in the party over an issue that it often struggles to navigate. Send any friend a…
Biden Is Talking to Howard University Students. But Does He Speak to Them?
Conversations with students at the historically Black school reveal a more lukewarm support for the president than among their parents’ generation. Here’s what they have to say. George and Lindi…