Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Hits a Battleground State

The Charlotte raids pose a new political test of a top Trump priority.

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Lines at the Food Pantry, Billionaires at the White House

What the government shutdown revealed about Trump’s America.

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A Democrat Pushing 80 Confronts the Young(er) and Restless

A fight brewing in Massachusetts could preview Democrats’ age battles.

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The Republicans Warning They Have a Problem

Off-year elections might hold more lessons for Republicans than Democrats.

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What the Virginia Governor Election Might Portend for Trump

The governor’s race in the president’s backyard could tell us if a backlash has arrived.

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What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump

He’s not on the ballot, but the results could carry hints about the future of his movement.

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More Americans May Soon Feel the Shutdown’s Effects

More paychecks aren’t going out, and nutrition benefits may lapse. The government shutdown is growing more painful, and the fight over why is intensifying.

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It’s Unconstitutional, but Trump Keeps Musing About a 3rd Term

A president who has chafed at the limits on his power sees political benefit in talking about remaining in office.

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The White House Wrecking Ball

President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing has struck a nerve in Washington and beyond.

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Your November Election Guide (Yes, This November)

It’s not a presidential election year, or even the midterms, but races this fall will offer a sense of voters’ moods in the first year of the new Trump administration.

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