Trump: Putting Out Fires, or Starting Them?
The Republican candidate is trying to convince Americans their country is dangerous. They may believe him, but that doesn’t mean they’ll vote for him.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Trump’s Loyalty Problem
Many conservatives changed their minds about the Republican several times during the primary. What will this mean for November?
The Candidate of Calamity
Donald Trump seems determined not to calm racial strife—but to exploit it.
Trump’s Empty Promise of ‘Law and Order’
In the wake of police-officer shootings, the Republican nominee is relying on divisive rhetoric to bring the country together.
Trump, Clinton, and the Realignment of Battleground States
The GOP nominee has seen surprising success in the Rustbelt, and Democrats have realized that the historically right-leaning Sunbelt states could go to Clinton.
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?
An Early Democratic Convention Lineup
Featuring: Bernie Sanders, the Obamas, and other heavyweights
The Donald Trump Veepstakes: A Cheat Sheet
The presumptive Republican nominee has named Governor Mike Pence of Indiana as his running mate.
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.
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.