All Politics Watch
- Why Biden’s 'drop by' with Belarus opposition leader matters
The president signaled support for democracy over autocracy, after failing to meet with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya last week.
- Time to bring back the ‘talking filibuster’? Watch Joe Manchin.
The West Virginia Democrat is leveraging his influence in the 50-50 Senate – even signaling a willingness to alter a controversial rule he supports. He says it gives the minority party a voice.
- Why did Capitol security fail on Jan. 6?
Top security officials engaged in finger-pointing at the first congressional hearing on the U.S. Capitol attack. But at least senators agreed on who caused it, with one notable exception.
- Impeachment 2.0: bipartisan, yes, but the fallout could be huge
Many Republicans who voted to impeach or convict former President Donald Trump are feeling the intra-party consequences – even if it's not yet clear how heavy they will be.
- How does GOP solve a problem like Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The new congresswoman's controversies have forced GOP onto a political tightrope – yet another example of how fractious Congressional caucuses can be.
- Why it’s still (very much) Donald Trump’s Republican Party
All that talk about the ex-president starting a third party? Not happening. He’s working hard to keep Republicans loyal – and help the party retake the House and Senate in 2022.
- On Inauguration Day, America hits the reset button
President Donald Trump ended his four years in office with flourish and a hint of mystery – bequeathing multiple crises to new President Joe Biden. But Inauguration Day also saw displays of bipartisanship.
- Why corporations are rethinking political donations
Big banks, big tech, and other major companies are pausing political contributions, primarily to Republicans, after election results were challenged. But Sen. Rick Scott has special reason for concern.
- For Democrats, the Cheneys are unlikely heroes
Both the former vice president and his daughter, Rep. Liz Cheney – a rising GOP star – played key roles in pushing back on President Trump’s effort to undo President-elect Biden’s victory.
- Why Biden isn't just 'getting the old gang back together'
Many of the president-elect's Cabinet picks featured in the Obama administration. But Joe Biden's White House will mix experience with unprecedented diversity.
- Why President Trump's grip on Washington may linger
With little more than a month left in office, the president is planning his encore act in politics. His voice may stifle successors in the Republican party and in the White House.
- The Georgia conundrum and what it says about Trump
President Trump will campaign Saturday in Georgia with the state's two Republican senators ahead of their runoffs. But his appearance begs a question: If the system is rigged, as he claims, why vote at all?
- On Trump, Biden, and McCain: some observations on civility
Not long ago, Joe Biden and John McCain won a prize for “civility in public life.” Now the practice is in even shorter supply – but not completely gone.
- When Republicans push back on Trump
From ‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Brian Kilmeade to Georgia’s secretary of state, conservatives aren’t necessarily moving in lockstep with President Trump. That’s what democracy is about.
- Who decides when an election is over?
The media don’t determine the winner, and President Trump has the right not to concede. But there are after-effects. Enter America’s next great civics lesson.
- Hope for our ‘more perfect Union’
Not long ago, Americans would take their children to see the president – no matter the party. Now our divisions seem deep, our system fragile. But we as individuals can do our part.
- The four-year shadow of Nov. 8, 2016
Less than a month from the election, hedged bets, qualifiers, and "to be sure" paragraphs abound. They're all, in part, a fingerprint of the unlikely outcome in 2016.
- The pros and cons of presidential debates
Symbol of democracy or shameless partisan carnival? The first debate of 2020 has many wondering whether they're even worth it.
- The Supreme Court fourth wall shows cracks
Nominees for the high court are usually shy about personal opinion. But the code of speaking in code may be weakening in the age of President Trump.
- What's happened to third parties in 2020?
Despite a "walking" campaign from Kanye West, this November mostly features an either-or electoral menu. But who benefits is not so clear.