David Leonhardt and Ian Prasad Philbrick

The election could reshape international affairs.

A case before an appeals court in Washington could influence how the former president’s trials will play out this year.

A clash between constitutional textualism and voter empowerment.

A look at last night’s election results.

Can a Democrat win the Deep South? And other questions to help you make sense of the results.

Who is he?

The Republican Party is in disarray.

What is behind the recent flurry of American diplomacy in the Middle East?

For the first time in the history of the House of Representatives, its members fired their leader in the middle of a term.

The situation serves as a reminder that partisan polarization in Washington is not symmetrical.