2016 Election

Rubio Is Making a Smart Move in Running for Senate

If he chooses to make another bid for the White House, he could finally run an authentic campaign.

• Peter Beinart
• June 22, 2016

Will Trump’s Campaign Drown in Debt?

The billionaire’s political operation is running a record $45 million deficit.

• Andrew McGill
• June 22, 2016

Donald Trump Gets Defensive

The presumptive Republican nominee attacked Hillary Clinton in a speech on Wednesday.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• June 22, 2016

Donald Trump Brings Back the Talk of Default

If the economy crashes, “I’m going to give you back half,” the presumptive Republican nominee tells the nation’s creditors.

• Russell Berman
• June 22, 2016

Marco Rubio's Change of Heart

The Florida senator announced he’s running for reelection, reversing his previous decision not to stand.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• June 22, 2016

Will Hillary Clinton Win Over Capitol Hill?

The presumptive Democratic nominee is scheduled to meet with House Democrats on Wednesday, as she pivots to the general election.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• June 22, 2016

Can Hillary Clinton Turn Red States Blue?

The Democratic presumptive nominee plans a 50-state strategy for the general election.

• Clare Foran
• June 22, 2016

Republicans Offer a Plan to Replace Obamacare

The House GOP’s health-care proposal would expand savings accounts, provide tax credits for buying insurance, and allow people to purchase coverage across state lines. Just don’t ask how much it costs.

• Russell Berman
• June 22, 2016

Trump Is Surrounding Himself With Evangelical Pastors

The Republican appointed an “executive advisory board” that’s a who’s who of conservative Christian leaders.

• Emma Green
• June 21, 2016

Trump Is on the Verge of Losing Even Republicans

In a new CNN poll, nearly half of GOP voters responded that they’d prefer to see their party nominate someone else.

• David A. Graham
• June 21, 2016

Clinton Goes After Trump

In a speech on Tuesday, the Democrat criticized her Republican opponent’s business practices.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• June 21, 2016

Pennsylvania Democrat Chaka Fattah Found Guilty

The verdict comes roughly 11 months after the Justice Department released a detailed indictment against the longtime House member, including charges related to the misuse of public money.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• June 21, 2016

Donald Trump's Campaign Is Nearly Penniless

The most recent filing for the presumptive Republican nominee shows just $1.3 million cash on hand and a measly $5.6 million in fundraising over the course of May.

• David A. Graham
• June 21, 2016

What If He Wins? What If He Loses?

• James Fallows
• June 21, 2016

Bernie Sanders’s Call to Reform the Superdelegate System Gets Traction

Some Senate Democrats agree with his critiques, according to Politico.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• June 21, 2016

The Ludicrous Cost of Event Spaces Near the RNC Convention

With the help of brokers, restaurants within walking distance of the Quicken Loans Arena are making six-figure deals.

• Alexia Fernández Campbell
• June 21, 2016

The Plight of Conservative Feminists

Carly Fiorina has argued that a Hillary Clinton presidency won’t empower women. Would Trump be better?

• Clare Foran
• June 21, 2016

Why Is Donald Trump Begging for Money as If He’s Broke?

The self-described billionaire’s off-brand approach to financing his campaign.

• Conor Friedersdorf
• June 21, 2016