2016 Election

Ted Cruz Is Readying for 2020

With staffing changes and the establishment of two nonprofit groups to advance his agenda, a future presidential campaign appears to be under way.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 6, 2016

Scott Walker Is Backing Donald Trump

“He” is better than “her,” the Wisconsin governor says.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 6, 2016

Clinton Takes a Page From Sanders's College Plan

The Democratic candidate would provide many students with free tuition, although she stopped short of making that universal.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• July 6, 2016

Clinton in the Queen City

The Democratic candidate’s visit to Charlotte revealed a two-step plan—relying on Barack Obama to help her turn out Democrats, and on Donald Trump to keep Republicans at home.

• David A. Graham
• July 6, 2016

Gaffe Track: Trump's Mash Note for Saddam

• David A. Graham
• July 6, 2016

Would It Be Legitimate to Deny Donald Trump the Nomination?

The debate illuminates different theories of government.

• Conor Friedersdorf
• July 6, 2016

Obama Makes His Debut on the Campaign Trail

The president joined Hillary Clinton in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tuesday, singing her praises as a friend and former rival.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 5, 2016

Why Hillary Clinton Can't Escape Controversy

Recent investigations provide her opponents with plenty of material for continued attacks.

• Clare Foran
• July 5, 2016

Comey: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor Would Bring Such a Case'

The FBI director said the agency had concluded its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server on Tuesday.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• July 5, 2016

Donald Trump Isn't Sorry

The Republican candidate refuses to apologize for his mistakes—and that may be key to his success.

• Yoni Appelbaum
• July 5, 2016

American Secessionists Dream of Declaring Independence

Separatist movements across the country are having a moment in the midst of the 2016 presidential election.

• Clare Foran
• July 4, 2016

Opioid of the Masses

To many, Donald Trump feels good, but he can’t fix America’s growing social and cultural crisis, and the eventual comedown will be harsh.

• J. D. Vance
• July 4, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #33: The Star

• James Fallows
• July 3, 2016

The Black Lives Matter Movement’s Political Moment

The party conventions provide an opportunity for protesters to reassert themselves on a national stage.

• Vann R. Newkirk II
• July 3, 2016

Why Is Populism Winning on the American Right?

The answer may have less to do with the Trump phenomenon, and more daunting implications, than it seems.

• J.J. Gould
• July 2, 2016

I'm Still a Republican—and I'll Fight to Reclaim My Party

George Will is denouncing a GOP that has been ailing for years, but quitting won’t help—an American political party can only be reformed from within.

• David Frum
• July 1, 2016

Loretta Lynch: ‘I Certainly Wouldn’t Do It Again’

The nation’s top law-enforcement official speaks out on her tarmac meeting with Bill Clinton, and how she’ll handle the investigation of Hillary Clinton.

• Uri Friedman
• July 1, 2016

Loretta Lynch Says She Won’t Intervene to Save Hillary Clinton

The attorney general reportedly plans to announce that she will accept the recommendations of federal prosecutors investigating the former secretary of state and her use of a private email server.

• Russell Berman
• July 1, 2016