Why Not Whitmer?
The Michigan governor isn’t running for president. But she is happy to be interrogated over whether she might change her mind.
The Woman Who Bought a Mountain for God
The country’s fastest-growing Christian movement helped fuel Trump’s rise—and is gearing up for spiritual battle.
‘She’s Going to Be Famous for a Long Time’
Aileen Cannon has little experience as a judge, but Democratic lawyers who have appeared in her courtroom say she’s ready for the trial of her life.
Why Trump Might Just Roll to the Presidential Nomination
Even if someone defeats him in an early contest, history suggests that they will still have their work cut out for them.
Will Trump Get a Speedy Trial?
The answer might determine his legal fate.
A Star Reporter’s Break With Reality
Lara Logan was once a respected 60 Minutes correspondent. Now she trades in conspiracy theories that even far-right media disavow. What happened?
A Supreme Court Ruling That Could Tip the House
The Court delivered a rare victory for voting rights—and may have given Democrats a handful of new seats.
Ron DeSantis’s Joyless Ride
The ultimate performative politician doesn’t seem to enjoy the in-person performance of politics.
Inside the Meltdown at CNN
CEO Chris Licht felt he was on a mission to restore the network’s reputation for serious journalism. How did it all go wrong?
Republicans Don’t Really Want to Cut Spending
GOP leaders are starting to recognize that what the government funds is more popular than they like to claim.
Political Campaigns May Never Be the Same
How AI could save politics—if it doesn’t destroy it first
The Case for Debt-Ceiling Optimism
All of the public feuding is good, actually.
Why the GOP Wants to Rob Gen Z to Pay the Boomers
The budget clash, in many ways, represents the fiscal equivalent to the battle over cultural issues raging through Republican-controlled states.
Colorado’s Ingenious Idea for Solving the Housing Crisis
And why local governments hate it
The Most Dangerous Democrat in Iowa
As state auditor—and his party’s only elected politician in statewide office—Rob Sand is in the Republicans’ sights. But his eyes are on higher things.
Why Biden Caved
The president said he would not negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling. But that’s exactly what he’s now doing.
A Bouncy, Fresh Brand of Trumpism
Vivek Ramaswamy has burst into the Republican primary race with ultra-Trumpy politics and super-tall hair.
The Abortion Absolutist
Warren Hern has been performing late abortions for half a century. After Roe, he is as busy with patients as ever.
Entirely Unrepentant
In an unhinged town hall, Donald Trump repeated familiar lies and tested new talking points.
The Book-Bans Debate Has Finally Reached a Turning Point
Potentially the most consequential shift has come from the Biden administration.