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How Josh Mandel, Son of Suburban Ohio, Became a Right-Wing Warrior

The Senate candidate was a rising Republican when he abandoned his moderate roots. Now, those who have watched his transformation wonder if his rhetoric...

How Cindy Axne, One of the Most At-Risk Democrats in Congress, Hangs On

Meet Representative Cindy Axne of Iowa, who has some advice for the White House about how to talk to voters.

Peter Thiel, the Right’s Would-Be Kingmaker

Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement.

Giuliani in Talks to Testify to House Jan. 6 Panel

It is not clear how much assistance he might provide in the investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to hold onto power.

On Capitol Hill, a Push to Unionize House Aides Gains Traction

Democrats have signed on to a resolution that would for the first time give House aides the same organizing protections other federal government employees...

This Supreme Court May Be an Abomination. But It Is Not an Aberration.

For most of its history, the court has been a friend to hierarchy and reaction.

How Republicans Saw Inflation Coming Ahead of the Midterm Elections

The White House has been slow to recognize the political potency of rising prices. But Republicans had a plan, and they think the issue...

Senate Votes to Ban Forced Arbitration in Sex Abuse Cases

The bipartisan legislation would end the secretive practice of forced arbitration in workplace sexual assault and harassment claims.

Mitch McConnell vs. Republicans

Making sense of the G.O.P. leader’s squabble with his own party.

Let’s All Sweat Student Debt

Flick that pen, Joe.

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