Nixon apologists have now spurred a Justice Department investigation of Watergate. But the Trump parallels they draw aren’t flattering to either man.

Staff complaints about the Alaska Senate candidate shouldn’t be dismissed. But abuse is built right into the institution.

New polling shows a majority of Michiganders, and an even bigger majority of young voters, don’t even know who the leftist streamer is.

A new report alleging the senator may have traded pork for contributions could be a good test of public tolerance for self-dealing in the Trump era.

It’s hard to promote a pre-election Red Scare when you’re palling around with a socialist mayor and the Chinese premier.

Christian clergy running as Democrats in 2026 are defying the alleged GOP monopoly over Christianity without seeking to impose their faith on others.

The industry’s barrage against Sherrod Brown’s attempted comeback in Ohio is revenge against the whole party.

The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.

The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.

The president believes Americans should be more grateful to him. If he has to bribe them into it, he will.

Widespread dissatisfaction with Jeffries and Schumer isn’t helping Democrats’ effort to become the party of change and reform.

The watchword for congressional Republicans in 2026 was mañana. Now time has run out.

It’s a perilous argument to make right before the midterms, particularly when combined with Trump’s routine dismissal of living-cost concerns.

It’s a perilous argument to make right before the midterms, particularly when combined with Trump’s routine dismissal of living-cost concerns.

The GOP’s midterms problem isn’t the MAGA base. It’s the Trump 2024 voters who don’t think he’s doing that great a job.

While ICE is trying to avoid more protest-generating outrages, it’s quietly targeting more and more immigrants with no criminal record.

If Jeffries becomes Speaker, talking with President Trump’s son-in-law might make sense. But it can wait until after the midterms.

If Jeffries becomes Speaker, talking with President Trump’s son-in-law might make sense. But it can wait until after the midterms.

The 42nd president’s legacy has diminished, and many of his policies now seem misguided. But his revival of the party holds lessons for 2028.

The 42nd president’s legacy has diminished, and many of his policies now seem misguided. But his revival of the party holds lessons for 2028.

Either of the Democratic 2028 prospects would be the youngest president ever. Unlike fellow millennial J.D. Vance, it may be smarter for them to wait.

Trips to Iowa and South Carolina are stirring rumors about the Defense secretary bringing his clownish macho act to the 2028 field.

Republicans’ recent gerrymander upended Florida’s map, setting off messy GOP battles as Democrats fight for survival.

Trump’s job-approval numbers are awful any way you slice it. And there’s little chance that will change before the midterms.

Democrats are widely expected to flip the House and maybe even the Senate. If not, there could be hell to pay.

A Republican gerrymander accidentally took down the fiery Islamophobe Andy Ogles, despite Trump’s backing. Marsha Blackburn was luckier.

Francesca Hong is probably still going to win her primary. But old social-media posts about abolishing Thanksgiving aren’t helping her.

Francesca Hong is probably still going to win her primary. But old social-media posts about abolishing Thanksgiving aren’t helping her.

Gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and Senate nominee Adam Hamilton are about the strongest ticket Democrats could hope for in this red state.

Gubernatorial nominee Cindy Holscher and Senate nominee Adam Hamilton are about the strongest ticket Democrats could hope for in this red state.

South Carolina’s appointed senator wants to be known as the heir to her late brother but the ideological servant to Donald Trump.

The Senate GOP leader has a tentative deal on a stopgap spending bill. But Trump could instantly kill it.

No, Democrats aren’t communist, and the relatively small progressive surge in primaries isn’t a Bolshevik Revolution.

His agenda is jammed in the Senate due to Republican senators he ousted or alienated. Intraparty strife is also a bad look for the midterms.

There will be time enough for fighting each other after the midterms. Doing so now helps the GOP make this election a choice rather than a referendum.

Nevada, New Hampshire, Michigan, New Mexico and Virginia also earned early-state status. Iowa is out in the cold.

Nevada, New Hampshire, Michigan, New Mexico and Virginia also earned early-state status. Iowa is out in the cold.

Nevada, New Hampshire, Michigan, New Mexico and Virginia also earned early-state status. Iowa is out in the cold.

Blasts from the past like Mark Sanford and Trey Gowdy could be in the field, along with some 2026 losers. Then there’s the late incumbent’s sister.

Blasts from the past like Mark Sanford and Trey Gowdy could be in the field, along with some 2026 losers. Then there’s the late incumbent’s sister.

The House keeps passing legislation Trump wants, but it can’t get through the Senate. That’s making the majority leader a target for MAGA wrath.

The erratic Pennsylvania Democrat is flirting with a party flip. If the midterms produce a narrow Senate majority, he could have massive leverage.

The Speaker keeps putting off hugely unpopular cuts to social programs. Now they’re supposedly coming in a fourth reconciliation bill.

Originally a temporary fill-in giving Republicans a chance to sort out their options, Lindsey Graham’s sister seems to be making a power move.

In a White House address, Trump spouted wild election conspiracy theories. Damage to the midterms could be profound.

In a White House address, Trump spouted wild election conspiracy theories. Damage to the midterms could be profound.

For years, many Republicans have tried to avoid engaging with his election denial. Tonight, he’s rubbing their faces in it.

For years, many Republicans have tried to avoid engaging with his election denial. Tonight, he’s rubbing their faces in it.

The Speaker is trying to break Trump’s legislative logjam by giving him Iran-war funding and a watered-down SAVE America Act.

Efforts to rein in ICE tactics and poorly targeted mass deportations have been met with a backlash from Trump’s base.