The Challenge of Governing With a Congressional Majority
Republicans and Democrats face a set of obstacles next year, no matter who holds the most seats.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Why Hillary Clinton Can’t Escape Health Conspiracy Theories
No matter how untrue—and contradictory—their assertions, her critics will insist she has something to hide.
Hurricane Matthew's Voting-Rights Challenge
The fallout from the storm will further limit access to the ballot in communities where it’s already limited.
Can a President Trump Keep His Business Intact?
There’s a federal law on the books that could discourage him from holding onto his assets.
The Precarious Masculinity of 2016 Voters
Several recent surveys suggest that when men feel persecuted, they turn to Donald Trump for affirmation.
Al Gore Returns to Florida for Hillary Clinton
“Your vote really, really, really counts,” the former vice president told Democrats. “You can consider me an Exhibit A of that truth.”
Paul Ryan Misses His Chance
The House Republican leader could have withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump immediately after a controversial 2005 recording surfaced last week. Why didn’t he?
Trump Tries to Intimidate Republicans Into Sticking With Him
His campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, warned that she knows of GOP congressmen who perpetrated sexual assaults.
Independents and Women Bail on Trump, Giving Clinton a Double-Digit Lead
The latest PRRI/The Atlantic poll shows Hillary Clinton building a double-digit advantage—after being locked in a dead heat two weeks ago.
The Political Power of Muslim Women in the Time of Trump
Ghazala Khan is slated to stand with the recently-formed American Muslim Women political action committee when it endorses Hillary Clinton.