2016 Election

The Republicans Who Are Staying Home From Trump’s Convention

Excuses include “I've got to mow my lawn” and “I’ve got to really do my hair that week.”

• Michelle Cottle
• July 17, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #40: 'Back to Mike Pence'

• James Fallows
• July 16, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #39: Choosing a Veep

• James Fallows
• July 16, 2016

How Can the U.S. Fix a Broken Government?

A new poll shows Americans think Washington isn’t working well enough. Can the political system solve its own problems?

• Clare Foran
• July 16, 2016

The Security Challenge in Cleveland

The city says its police are ready for the Republican National Convention, but in the year of Trump, everyone is on edge.

• David A. Graham
• July 16, 2016

Republicans' Last, Doomed Fight Against Donald Trump

An eccentric band of conservatives thought they could make a last stand against the presumptive nominee, but wound up only strengthening Trump as he marches to the nomination next week.

• Molly Ball
• July 16, 2016

An Early Democratic Convention Lineup

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, the Obamas, and other heavyweights

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 15, 2016

The Donald Trump Veepstakes: A Cheat Sheet

The presumptive Republican nominee has named Governor Mike Pence of Indiana as his running mate.

• David A. Graham
• July 15, 2016

The Clock Is Running Out on Donald Trump's VP Pick

The presumptive Republican nominee postponed the announcement of his running mate in the wake of the terror attack in Nice, France.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• July 15, 2016

Gingrich's Outrageous Call to Deport All Practicing U.S. Muslims

The former speaker of the House wants to expel anyone who believes in sharia, a stance that misunderstands both the Constitution and Islamic faith.

• David A. Graham
• July 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton's Edge Over Donald Trump

A new poll shows a large share of Americans place faith in the presumptive Democratic nominee to achieve national objectives.

• Leah Askarinam
• July 15, 2016

Tim Kaine Takes His Turn

The Virginia senator auditioned to be Hillary Clinton’s vice-presidential pick at a rally Thursday.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 14, 2016

Trump Keeps Everyone Guessing

Is Mike Pence the Republican vice-presidential pick or not? Contradictory reports and differing answers from inside the nominee’s camp keep the nation wondering.

• David A. Graham
• July 14, 2016

Newt Broke Politics—Now He Wants Back In

The House speaker who made Congress dysfunctional is wriggling back into government by capitalizing on outrage over that very dysfunction.

• Michelle Cottle
• July 14, 2016

Hillary Has No One to Blame but Herself

Despite all the advantages she enjoys, the Democratic candidate could lose the election in November.

• Ron Fournier
• July 14, 2016

Planning for Calamity at the Republican Convention

Top national-security officials told Congress Thursday, they are concerned about violence. But authorities have been strategizing for months in preparation.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 14, 2016

It Looks Like Mike Pence

The presumptive Republican nominee is widely reported to have settled upon the Indiana governor as his running mate.

• David A. Graham
• July 14, 2016