2016 National Elections

How to Force Donald Trump to Release His Tax Returns

What if a convention rule change allowed delegates to reject any candidate on the first ballot who hasn’t made them public?

• Conor Friedersdorf
• July 7, 2016

Gaffe Track: That's No Sheriff's Badge, Donald

• David A. Graham
• July 6, 2016

Donald Trump’s Much-Improved Fundraising Haul

His campaign announced that it raised $51 million in June, significantly more money than it made in May.

• Nora Kelly Lee
• July 6, 2016

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