1. politics
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    Where Does Trump’s Hush-Money Sentencing Go From Here?Trump is due to be sentenced later this month, but his legal team is pushing for the case’s dismissal after his election win.
    By Nia Prater
  2. past is prologue
    Democrats Were Crushed in 2004, Too. It Didn’t Last Long.Losing to George W. Bush was a lot like losing to Donald Trump a second time, with predictions that the Republicans were the true majority party.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. tremendous content
    President-elect Trump Still Peddling His $99 Coffee-Table BookRest assured that having actual work to do will not keep him from promoting his junky wares.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  4. early and often
    Tiny GOP Congressional Majorities Are Perilous for TrumpObamacare repeal foundered during the first Trump administration despite a GOP trifecta. Disunity could hamper his second term, too.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. we’ll do it live
    US flags are seen on the ground as people left the election night event for US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris
    What the F**k Just Happened? And What Happens Now? Live UpdatesAn updating look at the most compelling reactions, analysis, and commentary emerging in the aftermath of Trump’s monumental victory.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  7. the national interest
    Donald Trump and Barack Obama stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during Trump's 2017 inauguration.
    A Farewell to New YorkThe closing of a wonderful chapter in my career.
    By Jonathan Chait
  8. early and often
    Can a MAGA Blitzkrieg Impose Rick Scott on Senate Republicans?Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and other MAGA warriors want Trump ally Scott as majority leader. It likely won’t happen, but it’s an early show of force.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. politics
    What Does Trump’s Hardline ‘Border Czar’ Want to Do?Ex-ICE director Tom Homan has signaled a return to workplace raids and said in an interview that families could be deported together.
    By Nia Prater
  10. hot mic
    The Fantasy of a Liberal JoeTo think you can “build” your own Rogan Experience is to fundamentally misunderstand the power of alternative media.
    By Nicholas Quah
  11. early and often
    San Francisco Mayor London Breed Concedes
    Democrats Can’t Offer Voters Less for MoreIn super-expensive places like San Francisco and New York, voters have the right to ask what they’re getting in return.
    By Ross Barkan
  12. the inside game
    Who Will Fill the Democratic Vacuum?When Trump is sworn in, he will face an opposition without clear leadership for the first time in 20 years.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti
  13. past is prologue
    Trump’s 2024 Win Isn’t a Repeat of 1980’s Reagan RevolutionThere are some superficial similarities, but there’s no reason to assume Trump is presiding over a dramatic electoral realignment.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. 2024 election
    Democrats Lost Because of Their Bad Policies, Not Their Bad AttitudeDemocratic policies on inflation and immigration didn’t work and were unpopular. That mattered more than candidate sympathy for Trump voters.
    By Ed Kilgore
  15. just asking questions
    Why Kamala Harris’s Campaign Was Doomed From the StartCook Political Report editor-in-chief Amy Walter on what she learned from a decisive Trump win.
    By Benjamin Hart
  16. politics
    How Donald Trump’s Victory Could Affect New York CityPresident-elect Trump has vowed to conduct mass deportations and is no fan of the city’s stalled congestion-pricing plan.
    By Nia Prater
  17. 2024 election
    Trump Campaign
    What to Know About Susie Wiles, Trump’s Next Chief of StaffThey call her the “Ice Maiden,” and she’ll be the first woman to ever hold the role.
    By Andrea González-Ramírez
  18. politics
    Where Does Control of the U.S. Senate Stand?Republicans are set to take control of the Senate, but outstanding races in Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania will define the extent of their power.
    By Nia Prater
  19. the national interest
    Trump Can Prosecute Anybody He Wants, Transition Leader SaysDepartment of Justice is now Department of Trump Justice.
    By Jonathan Chait
  20. life after roe
    The Pro-Choice Ballot Winning Streak EndsAfter seven straight pro-choice wins, three states rejected abortion rights, but seven others — including four in Trump country — approved them.
    By Ed Kilgore
  21. early and often
    The Battle for the House Moves WestRepublicans are favored to nail down a trifecta, but Democrats could see a big swing in the West, where votes are still rolling in.
    By Ed Kilgore
  22. tremendous content
    First Trump Presidency ‘Took Its Toll’ on Poor IvankaPost–White House, Ivanka was forced to move to Florida’s “Billionaire Bunker.” She won’t put herself through that again!
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. the national interest
    Trump’s ‘Unprecedented and Powerful Mandate’ Is a LieDo not surrender in advance.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. poll position
    What the Harris vs. Trump Polls Got WrongThe polls weren’t off that much in capturing a near-uniform swing in very close states. But they underestimated the Trump vote once again.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. 2024 election
    Kamala Harris Squandered Her Opportunity to WinVoters, especially women, wanted change, and they didn’t trust her to deliver.
    By Sarah Jones
  26. the system
    Trump’s Multiracial Coalition of Men Is HereLatino men continue their rightward swerve.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  27. politics
    Trump Proves New York City Isn’t As Blue As It Used to BeTrump improved significantly on his 2020 margins, especially in the outer boroughs.
    By Nia Prater
  28. early and often
    US-VOTE-POLITICS-TRUMP
    Trump’s Stunning Victory: How It Played OutAll the Election Night news as it unfolded, with analysis and commentary from the Intelligencer team.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  29. the national interest
    Americans Didn’t Embrace Trump, They Rejected the Biden-Harris AdministrationDemocrats have to understand why they failed.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. 2024 election
    Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Holds Election Night Event In West Palm Beach
    Americans Wanted Change and That Meant TrumpHis unlikely comeback coincided with the election in which it could work.
    By Ed Kilgore
  31. 2024 election
    Donald Trump points to supporters with former first lady Melania Trump during an election night event
    Trump Claims a Real Victory This TimeThere were no lies or conspiracy theories about the election and no mention of his vanquished enemies, even Kamala Harris.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. early and often
    When Will We Know Who Won the Election? Battleground ResultsHere’s when we’re likely to get election results in the seven battlegrounds, with updated results as each swing state is called.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. stop the presses
    Trump Campaign Finishes the Election by Taking Revenge on the MediaReporters from Politico, Puck, and Axios get the ax.
    By Charlotte Klein
  34. poll position
    Final Trump vs. Harris Polls Show It’s Down to the WireAll seven battlegrounds are still in play as the presidential race comes to a close.
    By Ed Kilgore
  35. 2024 election
    The Harris vs. Trump Races Hinges on These 3 FactorsDifferences on abortion and the economy, voter mobilization, and the candidates’ baggage will likely tip the election.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. early and often
    Where Will Trump and Harris Be on Election Day? Full Schedules.Trump cast his vote in Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday. Harris, who already voted, will spend the day in D.C.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  37. tremendous content
    JAPAN-G20-SUMMIT
    Ivanka Subtweets Trump With Wellness Advice on Election EveShe wants everyone to know she’s not thinking about Dad’s campaign and said so with an inane, five-day-late birthday post.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  38. early and often
    Watch the Final Trump & Harris Campaign RalliesDonald Trump closed with rallies in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris spent Monday in Pennsylvania.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. early and often
    The Resurrection of Donald TrumpAn unlikely comeback nears its terrifying apex.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. 2024 election
    Democratic Presidential Nominee Vice President Harris Campaigns Across Pennsylvania Day Before Election
    The Final Polls, Final Predictions, and Final Rallies: Election UpdatesTrump warned of election fraud and called Nancy Pelosi a “bitch” at his final rally. Harris closed out her campaign with optimism and resolve.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  41. early and often
    Residents Cast Ballots As Early Voting Begins In Detroit
    What Democratic Operatives Think Could Decide the Election“Holding her ground among those two voting blocs is probably enough to deliver Harris a win, full stop.”
    By David Freedlander
  42. life after roe
    The Deaths and Agonies of Trump’s Abortion BansAt least four women have died because Roe v. Wade was overturned. Countless others have suffered. Here are some of their stories.
    By Irin Carmon
  43. tremendous content
    The 8 Most Bizarre and Baffling Trump Rally RantsFrom anti-shark diatribes to simulating oral sex with his microphone stand, Trump’s 2024 speeches are weirder than ever.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  44. the national interest
    The Case for Kamala Harris Over Donald Trump Is Totally ObviousDon’t overthink this.
    By Jonathan Chait
  45. early and often
    How Kamala Harris Got This Far Against Donald TrumpA nomination that looked improbable became inevitable.
    By Ed Kilgore
  46. early and often
    Donald Trump Campaigns In Pennsylvania Ahead Of US Presidential Election
    The Evolution of the Trump RallyRarely boring, always changing, and essential to understanding his appeal.
    By Ben Jacobs
  47. social studies
    The Rise of the Climate Anti-HeroSoup on a van Gogh may be more strategic than it seems.
    By Elizabeth Weil
  48. early and often
    Elon Musk Holds Town Hall With Pennsylvania Voters in Lancaster
    Elon Musk’s Pennsylvania PlaybookIt’s secretive and chaotic — but Trump-campaign officials are thrilled.
    By David Freedlander
  49. early and often
    Who Will Win Control of Congress? It’s Complicated.Barring an upset, Republicans will take the Senate, but the House is still a toss-up, and we could even see a rare triple flip.
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. early and often
    The Last Stand of the Never TrumpersWhat does it mean to be a Republican for Kamala Harris?
    By Ben Jacobs
  51. tremendous content
    The Real Origin of Trump’s Hannibal Lecter ObsessionAnswers to all your questions about why the former president keeps heaping praise on a make-believe cannibal.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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