Democrats in Virginia took control of the state government this month. The victory portends a broader political shift in the state that could affect the 2020 race.
— Jacob Denninger
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The resistance of behind-the-scenes White House officials are no match for President Trump’s most destructive impulses.
—Aidan McDonald
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It has been a year since the hate-inspired shooting in Pittsburgh. So far, nothing has changed.
— Carly Kabot
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The consequences of the conservative court's decision in June Medical Services, LLC v. Gee could reach far beyond Louisiana.
— Carly Kabot
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LeBron James said Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was only thinking about himself when he criticized the Chinese government. He should look in the mirror.
— Jacob Denninger
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Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to defuse scandals by admitting to his worst behavior without shame. They’re still a big deal.
— John Woolley
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If the opposition in parliament continues to refuse a general election and delay Brexit, this October 31 may turn out to be more sinister than a typical Halloween.
— Liam Downer-Sanderson
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Even Trump allies recognize that the decision to abandon the Kurds in Syria will ensure the re-emergence of ISIS.
— Jacob Denninger
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Bad debate performances may well be good enough for Biden to win the Democratic nomination, but will they be good enough to win the general election?
—Jacob Denninger
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Twelve 2020 presidential candidates fielded questions from students last week about climate and energy policy. Here are the most memorable moments and key quotes from each candidate.
— On the Record Staff
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Stephanie Valencia, a former White House official who has worked on immigration since 2004, said the Trump era has changed the politics of immigration in America forever.
— Jeff Cirillo
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“They can be their own worst enemy,” ABC White House reporter Karen Travers said about the White House’s chaotic relationship with the press.
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On the anniversary of September 11, Republicans and Democrats at Georgetown University find unity in remembrance.
— Rebecca Hollister, Javon Price and Thomas Mukundan
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If he manages to balance the unbalanceable, Boris Johnson could be remembered as one of Britain’s great prime ministers.
— Liam Downer-Sanderson
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Whether a Democratic presidential candidate will appear on Fox News is one of the seemingly-infinite litmus tests in their nomination process.
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In the weeks since the Mueller Report was publicly released by the Department of Justice, a new catchphrase has entered into President Trump’s lexicon:
“NO COLLUSION. NO OBSTRUCTION.
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Ethical standards in the U.S. political arena are in jeopardy. If norms continue to be pushed to the wayside, the future of our nation could be at risk.
—Ben Tauber
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Central America is in dire need of American assistance. Cutting U.S. aid will undermine border security.
—Maddi Larmore
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Politics in state legislatures may be mundane, but what happens in state houses in 2020 could transform the country.
—Adam Ginsburg
On March 27th, the Supreme Court will hear the case of Kisor v. Wilkie. Their ruling on it, which is all but certain, will constitute a major shift in the balance of power from the executive branch to the judiciary.
—Ben Tauber
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