The SlatestApril 20 2018 4:17 PMHow a Maryland Accent Is Defining Montana’s Senate RaceJim Newell
PoliticsApril 18 2018 4:51 PMWhat Republicans’ Doomed Effort to Undo the Budget Deal Is Really AboutMidterm talking points, and Kevin McCarthy’s résumé.Jim Newell
PoliticsApril 16 2018 5:58 PMPlease Stop Predicting the End of Trump’s PresidencyUnless you can explain exactly how he gets impeached or why he resigns.Jim Newell
The SlatestApril 12 2018 2:48 PMPaul Ryan Shows His Cards in Race to Replace HimJim Newell
The SlatestApril 11 2018 9:31 AMPaul Ryan Will Retire from CongressJim Newell
The SlatestApril 9 2018 5:48 PMThe CBO’s New Deficit Projections Are Even Worse Than They SeemJim Newell
PoliticsApril 6 2018 3:32 PMThe Balanced-Budget Amendment Is Deeply StupidAnd dumb-messaging-vote season in Congress is even dumber than usual.Jim Newell
BooksApril 4 2018 7:23 PMI Just Want to See Tiger Win AgainEveryone is eager to praise his personal redemption. But the only thing to admire is his legendary talent.Jim Newell
PoliticsMarch 28 2018 4:57 PMWhy Didn’t Trump Just Take the Border Wall Deal?The president wants to satisfy his base, but he wouldn’t take yes for an answer.Jim Newell
PoliticsMarch 26 2018 4:25 PMHow the March for Our Lives Can Actually WinGun control activists need to carry their momentum into the next Congress.Jim Newell
The SlatestMarch 23 2018 11:31 AMTrump Threatens to Veto Congress’ Giant Spending Bill. Is He Serious?Jim Newell
PoliticsMarch 21 2018 5:26 PMHow the Wall, Guns, and Obamacare Fared in Congress’ Giant Spending BillIt’s a mixed bag.Jim Newell
The SlatestMarch 16 2018 1:50 PMThe Most Endangered GOP Senator Just Caught a Big BreakJim Newell
PoliticsMarch 14 2018 5:21 PMDebunking Republicans’ Post-Pennsylvania SpinThe Democrat didn’t run as a conservative, and the Republican didn’t lose because of his ’stache.Jim Newell
The SlatestMarch 8 2018 6:10 PMRepublicans Hate Trump’s Tariffs, but Won’t Do Anything About ThemJim Newell
PoliticsApril 19 2018 4:55 PMThe Beto BubbleBeto O’Rourke is gaining ground in early polls. But Ted Cruz will be very tough to beat.Jim Newell
The SlatestApril 17 2018 2:37 PMRep. Charlie Dent’s Early Retirement Creates a Total Headache for PennsylvaniaJim Newell
The SlatestApril 13 2018 2:32 PMJim Jordan Won’t Be the Next House Speaker, but He Could Play KingmakerJim Newell
PoliticsApril 11 2018 6:11 PMThe Complicated Race to Replace Paul RyanCan’t pick a leader until you know what the job will be.Jim Newell
PoliticsApril 10 2018 5:50 PMRepublicans Shrug Off Trump’s Mueller RageSenators say they’re confident the president won’t fire Robert Mueller, even if they can’t say why.Jim Newell
SportsApril 8 2018 8:47 PMPatrick Reed Is Golf’s Oddball Villain. He’s Also a Major Champion.Jim Newell
SportsApril 5 2018 5:15 PMTiger Woods’ First Round Back at the Masters Was a Thrilling MediocrityJim Newell
PoliticsMarch 29 2018 1:09 PMPaul Ryan Hasn’t Retired Yet, but the Battle to Replace Him Has BegunJim Newell
PoliticsMarch 27 2018 6:11 PMWhen Ryan Costello Knew He Was in TroubleA retiring GOP congressman reflects on 15 months of chaos.Jim Newell
The SlatestMarch 23 2018 2:29 PMTrump Caves, Signs Omnibus Spending Bill Into LawJim Newell
The SlatestMarch 22 2018 3:54 PMSenators Terrified That Rand Paul Will Make Them Work the WeekendJim Newell
The SlatestMarch 19 2018 8:56 PMCongress’ Mad Scramble to Stuff the Biggest Bill of the YearJim Newell
PoliticsMarch 15 2018 7:27 PMNever PelosiHow a Democratic victory complicates Nancy Pelosi’s return to power.Jim Newell
PoliticsMarch 12 2018 7:49 PMThe Gun Debate Is DeadTrump’s lack of support for gun control means nothing will move.Jim Newell
PoliticsMarch 7 2018 8:37 PMAfter a Texas Stumble, What Will the DCCC Do Next?A backfiring performance in Texas reveals the campaign committee’s dilemma.Jim Newell
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