The Thing That Binds Gabbard, Gaetz, and Hegseth to Trump
The president-elect’s most controversial Cabinet picks share one crucial tie.
Did Republicans Just Hand Trump 2.0 His First Defeat?
The Senate GOP elected John Thune as majority leader—and decisively rejected Trump’s apparent favorite.
What Trump Can (And Probably Can’t) Do With His Trifecta
Narrow Republican majorities in the House and Senate could help—and frustrate—the president.
Don’t Turn Inward
After a bruising election, many Americans may feel an impulse toward solitude. That’s the wrong instinct.
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
Trump’s ‘Deep State’ Revenge
The president-elect has long demonized intelligence officers and other federal employees. This is how he might come for them.
The Two Donald Trumps
Donald Trump campaigned as the return-to-normal candidate—while promising policies that would unleash fresh chaos.
Trump Signals That He’s Serious About Mass Deportation
These are not the staff picks of someone who doesn’t mean what he says.
The Democrats’ Senate Nightmare Is Only Beginning
If the party doesn’t figure out how to compete in more states, perpetual GOP dominance is all but assured.
The Democrats Need an Honest Conversation on Gender Identity
The party went into an election with policies it couldn’t defend—or even explain.
Why America Still Doesn’t Have a Female President
Every woman is the wrong woman.
The 21st Century’s Greatest, Ghastliest Showman
Donald Trump has made himself a spectacle—and inescapable.
The Cumulative Toll of Democrats’ Delusions
One Democratic congressman wasn’t surprised by Tuesday’s election results.
Why Did Latinos Vote for Trump?
The narrative of America as the land of the free has ceased to be many voters’ top priority.
The Strategist Who Predicted Trump’s Multiracial Coalition
Donald Trump made his biggest gains in diverse areas that have supported Democrats for decades. Why?
Don’t Give Up on America
This country has always been a big, beautiful land of contradictions.
The Case for Treating Trump Like a Normal President
Both the president-elect and his opposition should behave differently this time around.
Election Night Jubilation Outside Mar-a-Lago
For one night, at least, the anger and paranoia were gone. Only the joy remained.
What Swayed Trump Voters Was Bidenomics
For millions of Americans, an unacceptable present weighed more heavily than an uncertain future.
What Can Women Do Now?
Trump’s victory is a referendum on feminist progress.