Trump and DeSantis meet privately in Florida
Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met privately Sunday morning in Miami, breaking a years-long chill between the presumptive Republican nominee and his onetime chief primary rival.
By Josh Dawsey5,000 miles away, a Michigan mayor at the center of the Gaza storm
Navigating between residents’ rage over Gaza and Democrats’ fears of Trump, Abdullah Hammoud must decide whether to back Biden in the fall.
By Yasmeen AbutalebWith U.S. aid resumed, Ukraine will try to dig itself out of trouble
U.S. officials say Ukraine, even with resumption of American military aid, must address manpower shortages and shore up defenses to enable future offensives.
By Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'GradyDemocrats, political figures dogpile onto Trump VP hopeful after story of animal killings
Tongues were wagging on social media after news spread that Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and Trump V.P. hopeful, described how she shot and killed her dog and farm goat.
By Maegan VazquezTrump on trial: Personal anguish, political defiance and a loss of control
The former president has tried to campaign during his New York trial, but it’s constraining him.
By Hannah Knowles, Josh Dawsey and Ashley ParkerKavanaugh says ‘most people’ now revere the Nixon pardon. Not so fast.
It might have been true at one point. It’s not so clear it is anymore -- particularly as another former president stands accused of his own dirty tricks.
By Aaron BlakeThe right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem
The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — despite plenty of reasons to worry about that. Now the bill has come due.
By Aaron BlakeHow Pecker’s testimony bolsters claims of Trump’s election-related scheme
Breaking down former National Enquirer executive David Pecker’s testimony Tuesday, and its meaning to the Trump hush money case.
By Aaron BlakeTrump claims 200 million Americans ‘love’ him. How many actually do?
A deep dive on this actually quite relevant question. (Spoiler: It’s a fraction of 200 million.)
By Aaron BlakeBritain’s Conservative Party, like the U.S. Republican Party, is in turmoil
Five years after a landslide victory, Britain’s Conservative Party is deeply divided and appears headed towards one of its worst defeats in a generation.
By Dan BalzFormer lawmakers have ideas on fixing Congress. Will anyone listen?
More than a dozen former members of Congress started a discussion aimed at reviving the ailing institution. The outlook was bleak.
By Paul KaneThis electrician and union leader could be Biden’s secret weapon in Michigan
UAW President Shawn Fain is a rising star among union members and increasingly Democrats, who see his support as crucial in Michigan, Pennsylvania and other industrial states that could hinge on a few thousand votes.
By Jeanne Whalen and Toluse OlorunnipaUtah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years
John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before filming the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt outside the House Chamber on Jan. 6.
By Spencer S. HsuGOP urges Secret Service to move protesters from park near convention arena
The Republican Party is urging the Secret Service to move protesters further away from the arena in Milwaukee where the party will hold its convention in July.
By Josh DawseyBiden says he will debate Trump ahead of their November rematch
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
By Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahSecrets, lies and payoffs laid bare in Week 1 of Trump trial testimony
The Trump trial in New York: Witness David Pecker faces cross-examination.
By Shayna Jacobs, Tom Jackman, Derek Hawkins and Devlin BarrettTrump’s hush money trial done for the week after third witness testifies
On Friday, ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker took the stand again in the former president’s trial.
By Tom Jackman, Shayna Jacobs and Derek HawkinsHow Trump’s trial is playing, politically
A new poll provides some of the best hints yet.
By Aaron BlakeThe dishonest — and ironic — push to blame campus protests on George Soros
Linking things to George Soros is a classic antisemitic ploy. Here it’s used to criticize protests described as antisemitic.
By Philip BumpDonald Trump’s casual disparagement of prosecutors as ‘evil’ and ‘crazy’
Asked by a right-wing interviewer if he knew Democrats wanted him dead, Trump replied, “Yeah.”
By Philip BumpNew evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy
Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
By Philip BumpArizona defendant Christina Bobb plays key role on RNC election integrity team
Christina Bobb’s indictment solidifies her identity as a dedicated Trump loyalist who fiercely fought to reverse his loss in Arizona.
By Amy Gardner and Yvonne Wingett SanchezHow would you narrow Trump’s VP shortlist? Take this quiz.
Take this quiz and see which people you think Donald Trump could pick to be the Republican vice presidential nominee. The Fix’s Aaron Blake offers his analysis.
By Aaron Blake, Adrián Blanco, Nick Mourtoupalas and Artur GalochaSenate pursues action against AI deepfakes in election campaigns
A Senate hearing highlights the dangers of bogus, artificial intelligence materials in elections. A bill was introduced in 2023, but the urgency is now.
By Joe Davidson