US POLITICS
The president, who is trailing key states in recent polling, tried to cast the election as a struggle for democracy itself. Share full article President Biden meeting with supporters at Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Atlanta during a campaign event…
Leo Brent Bozell, the son and grandson of influential right-wing figures, shattered a windowpane in the Capitol, pursued a police officer and made his way into the speaker’s office during the pro-Trump riot. Share full article Rioters outside the Capitol…
The president is trying to increase his support among Black Americans, some of whom are angry over the war in Gaza. Others feel disengaged altogether. Here are takeaways from events held this week. Share full article President Biden spoke at…
When Justice Samuel Alito and Senator Bob Menendez landed in hot water, they looked for a scapegoat close to home. Inside their homes, in fact. Share full article Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have…
In an after-hours session on Capitol Hill, insults by the right-wing Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene led to a raucous exchange with Democrats, featuring insults about personal appearance, intellect and more. Share full article By Luke Broadwater Reporting from Washington May…
The ad, from a center-left group, points out that the former president has long been critical of people who take the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump walking into court in Manhattan on…
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight. Share full article Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, center,…
The Trump campaign says it can broaden the electoral battlefield with a play for Minnesota, but the state has disappointed Republicans for decades. Share full article Donald J. Trump’s loss in Minnesota in 2016 was close enough to keep him…
In Montana, Republicans are trying to paint Senator Jon Tester as a Washington sellout, while their own candidate, Tim Sheehy, faces scrutiny over his credibility and how he sustained a gunshot wound. Share full article Tim Sheehy, the leading Republican…
It is a time-honored tradition in U.S. politics: wealthy people burning through their fortunes to ultimately lose an election. Share full article Representative David Trone of Maryland lost his Senate race this week to Angela Alsobrooks. The costly realm of…
A prototypical Washington insider, he once said, “The hot air index is actually down when people like me go on vacation.” Share full article Jack Quinn in 2001. He was chief of staff to Al Gore when he served as…
In his remarks, President Biden paid his respects but also subtly addressed criticism by Republicans that crime has skyrocketed on his watch. Share full article “It’s no accident that violent crime is near a record 50-year low,” Mr. Biden told…