US POLITICS

The Democratic candidate’s mild manner has been a counterweight to her rival Kari Lake’s charismatic and antagonistic style. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have

“You’re too honest,” President Donald J. Trump said as he pressured his vice president to intervene to block Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Send any friend a story As a…

The Republican ranks grew more extreme and slightly more diverse, while Democrats added several young liberals to their caucus. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have

President Biden and European leaders say they cannot push Ukraine and Russia into negotiations, though some U.S. lawmakers are questioning aid for an open-ended war. Send any friend a story…

By reinventing his Senate campaign after a stroke, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman ended up connecting with voters who responded to his saga of loss and comeback. Send any friend a…

Midterm voters appeared more likely to support candidates of different parties when casting their ballots this year, surveys showed, as many gravitated toward more qualified politicians. Send any friend a…

The midterms’ results showed the limits of “Team Crazy,” in the words of Representative Peter Meijer — one of many harsh judgments coursing through a demoralized Republican Party. Send any…

Both chambers of Congress remained up for grabs, with crucial contests that could determine control yet to be called. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have

Many were centrists with strong national security credentials and were elected in the anti-Trump midterm wave four years ago. But most survived this year, even in tough G.O.P.-leaning districts. Send…

President Biden appeared to have the best midterms of any president in 20 years, avoiding the “shellacking” his predecessors endured. But even a narrow Republican majority could transform his presidency.…