Why the director of national intelligence needs more than political loyalty to do the job

President Donald Trump’s choice for acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has proved controversial. Pulte’s ...
NPR

National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up

There's a dichotomy shaping up in this midterm election year. The national political landscape could hardly look worse for President Trump and Republicans. At the same time, the GOP is suddenly ...
The New York Times

Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips

The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O.P. say there is still time to right the ship. The Republican Party’s outlook has dimmed along with voter faith that President Trump can ...
AOL

National politics are ‘killing Republicans’ in WA elections. Can that change?

Washington state leaders are often at odds with the Trump administration and allying with like-minded leaders in Oregon and California. The state has earned a national reputation as a reliably blue ...
The New York Times

Democrats’ Draft Report on 2024 Loss Reopens Political Wounds Ahead of Midterms

An incomplete examination of what went wrong for the Biden and Harris campaigns in 2024 was released after it had become an embarrassment for the Democratic National Committee. Shane Goldmacher Reid J ...