Peter Nicholas

Peter Nicholas is a former staff writer at The Atlantic. He is a past co-winner of the Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting. He was previously a national political reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and he has also worked at the Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Times-Picayune of New Orleans.

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  1. Pence 2024?

    If Donald Trump officially enters the next presidential race, that doesn’t mean his former vice president will stay out of the contest.

    Mike Pence stands in front of a microphone, half in shadow.
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  2. Biden the Sinner

    The president’s meeting with Pope Francis will come at a delicate time for both leaders.

    President Joe Biden faces criticism from conservative Catholic bishops over his stance on abortion rights.
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  3. How Delta Beat Biden

    The new administration promised competency and efficiency, but it has struggled all year with consistent pandemic messaging.

    President Joe Biden departs after speaking about COVID-19 at the White House complex on August 23
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