Mark Robinson’s Dereliction of Duty
The Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina hasn’t kept his promises to veterans—but he’s already making new ones.
Politics
Why Trump’s Arlington Debacle Is So Serious
The former president violated one of America’s most sacred places.
A Good-Enough Prime-Time Debut
On CNN, Harris and Walz field-tested responses to attack lines their Republican opponents surely plan to use.
Kamala Harris and the Black Elite
The presidential candidate’s vision appeals more to college graduates than to the majority of Black Americans.
What I Heard at Swifties for Kamala
A Zoom call hosted by a Taylor Swift fan group that supports Harris was leaning into its own dorkiness.
New York City’s Chaos Mayor
Eric Adams ran as a law-and-order candidate. But too often he creates his own drama.
Seven Questions That Should Be Easy for Harris to Answer
She hasn’t had an in-depth interview with a journalist since she became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
Jack Smith Isn’t Backing Down
After a Supreme Court ruling challenged his case, the special counsel filed a fresh indictment of Donald Trump.
Inspectors General Are Doing Essential—And Unpopular—Work
In my years of government service, I saw again and again how they make agencies more accountable, efficient, and honest.
Kamala Harris Is Rerunning Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Campaign
But without the fumbles