The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

Georgia and Nevada on their minds: Senate watchers sweat two swing states

It's a tale of four Democratic incumbents. And the two from Arizona and New Hampshire are…

Newsom says Dems ‘have a messaging problem’

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Pollsters fear they’re blowing it again in 2022

Democrats seem to be doing better than expected with voters. But if the polls are wrong,…

Arizona judge: State can enforce near-total abortion ban

The only exemption is if the woman's life is in jeopardy.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

World Bank president says he will not resign, apologizes for remarks on climate science

"When asked, 'Are you a climate denier?' I should've said no," Malpass said.

The untold story of Trump’s botched impeachments

Rachael Bade, Playbook's co-author, and Karoun Demirjian, national security reporter at the Washington Post, pull back…

How a zombie apocalypse is informing a new wave of Dem ads

Wide Angle Research, a nonprofit firm, has conducted extensive, cutting-edge research on voter behavior. And they're…

Mike Braun likely running for Indiana governor in 2024

The Republican senator said Thursday he plans to make a formal announcement sometime in November or…

UNGA is dead. It’s the sideshows that really matter.

The U.N. General Assembly is now officially the least interesting part of New York's two-week, do-gooder…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she had successful surgery for thyroid cancer

The Arkansas GOP gubernatorial candidate and former White House press secretary said she is now cancer-free.

Bill Clinton declines to say much about Kenneth Starr

Starr died last week at the age of 76.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

‘The Bitter End’ to democracy? Hindsight is 20/20.

Political scientist and author Lynn Vavreck's new book explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that…

White House says Republican governors shipping migrants to other states is ‘reckless,’ ‘shameful’

Two busloads of migrants were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris' home outside the U.S.…

Rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gets jail term

Photographs of Robert Keith Packer wearing the sweatshirt went viral after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack…

Buses drop migrants off outside Kamala Harris’ residence

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Fetterman campaign agrees to Oct. 25 debate with Oz

The announcement follows weeks of wrangling over debates in the high-stakes battle in Pennsylvania for the…

Lindsey Graham saves Biden’s big day

The South Carolina Republican dropped a surprise bomb into the middle of Democrats' inflation party.

Queen Elizabeth’s emotional procession, in 180 seconds

King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward took part in Queen Elizabeth's processional…

George W. Bush part of baseball’s 9/11 anniversary tribute

There were moments of silence, remembrances and tributes at ballparks across America on the anniversary of…

9/11 terror attacks reverberate as U.S. marks 21st anniversary

"It's been 21 years, but it's not 21 years for us. It seems like just yesterday."

Opinion What the Truth Social Flop Says About Trump

Trump attracted only an estimated 3.9 million to his Truth Social account, making him one of…

Kara Swisher knows when to fold ’em

After two decades, Kara Swisher hosted her last annual Code Conference in Los Angeles. She describes…

D.C. mayor declares public emergency in response to migrant buses

In a statement, Mayor Muriel Bowser's office called the buses sent by Texas's and Arizona's Republican…

Biden leans into abortion rights in speech to Democratic activists

The president's remarks about abortion came as he works through refining a midterm stump speech full…

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

Grand jury issues subpoenas seeking information on Trump-aligned PAC

The former president's major fundraising arm finds itself in DOJ's crosshairs.

The premiere of the new Hunter Biden film was as wild as you’d think

The Hunter Biden industrial complex is booming and likely to grow even bigger.

Oz says he does not support criminal penalties for those who obtain abortions

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Former Defense leaders decry ‘extremely adverse’ political climate

They specifically cited political polarization caused by the disruption of the peaceful transition of power after…

Former Defense leaders decry ‘extremely adverse’ political climate

They specifically cited political polarization caused by the disruption of the peaceful transition of power after…

Israeli army says soldier likely killed Al Jazeera reporter

Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in May while covering Israeli military raids in the occupied West…

Biden seeks to separate ‘mainstream’ Republicans from ‘Trumpies’ in Wisconsin speech

"The extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to go backwards. ...Together we can and must choose a…

Pope who served 33 days before stunning death is beatified

"With a smile, Pope John Paul managed to communicate the goodness of the Lord," Pope Francis…

Why Sarah Palin’s loss is a warning for the GOP

A chunk of Alaska's Republican voters, who strongly favored Trump in 2020, preferred a Democrat over…

September 2022

Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

McCarthy says Biden should ‘apologize’ at ‘Soul of the Nation’ speech

McCarthy says Biden should 'apologize' at 'Soul of the Nation' speech lead image

Pete Buttigieg has a bridge to sell you. Just don’t ask if it’s linked to a campaign.

Democrats' success in November -- and his own political ambitions -- could be boosted by the…

Dr. Oz and David McCormick will finally reunite

The former foes are set to appear at a foreign policy event next week, hosted by…

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union’s final leader, dies

He oversaw the end to the Soviet empire, a divided Europe and the Cold War.

‘Inherently unfair’: GOP attacks student debt relief as Dems celebrate

'Inherently unfair': GOP attacks student debt relief as Dems celebrate lead image

‘There’s enormous frustration’: Trump forces Republicans off-script… again

Having once decried the search of Mar-a-Lago, defenders of the ex-president are now warning of civil…

Biden headed to key midterm states for Labor Day

While Biden's travel plans have been billed as a Labor Day celebration, these stops will also…

Beto O’Rourke postpones events after being hospitalized

The Democratic candidate for Texas governor will be resting at home in El Paso, he said.

Fed chair says July low inflation numbers are not enough

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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

When Senator Leahy laughed with Raul Castro

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the most senior and longest-serving member of the Senate, is retiring at…

Ethics board: South Dakota Gov. Noem may have ‘engaged in misconduct’

The ethics board said it found sufficient information that Gov. Kristi Noem may have "engaged in…

‘We got rolled’: How the conservative grassroots lost the fight with Biden because it was focused on Trump

The former president's presence on the political landscape is making it harder to launch a modern…

Fauci will step down in December

He said in a statement that he would leave his government post in December to "pursue…

Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘They do not have the right to vote’

Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'They do not have the right to vote' lead image

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills…

Dems mount $10M ad campaign to sell landmark law — and skirt a November wipeout

Liberal groups aim to avoid the mistakes that plagued Democrats after the passage of Obamacare.

Pence: ‘I would consider’ testifying to Jan. 6 committee

"The American people have a right to know what happened," Pence said. "And in the months…

Former police officer gets 7-plus years in prison in Jan. 6 case

An off-duty Virginia police officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a…

Poll: More registered voters approve of Mar-a-Lago search than disapprove

Roughly half of respondents in a new poll believe the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago on Monday…

Indiana Legislature first to approve abortion bans post Roe

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions…

Trump hints 2024 run, bashes Jan.6 panel and pushes election lies at CPAC

Trump hints 2024 run, bashes Jan.6 panel and pushes election lies at CPAC lead image

Trump world takes stock of which Republicans back him against the FBI

Donald Trump’s team and allies are moving swiftly to draw political benefit from an unannounced search…

Justice Department charges alleged Iranian operative in plot to assassinate Bolton

The Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against an alleged Iranian operative accused of plotting to…