1. the national interest
    How J.D. Vance Became Trump’s Pet Liar‘I told them these claims were baseless.’ Vance didn’t care.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. politics
    Why Is Trump Holding a Rally on Long Island?Trump will be campaigning Wednesday evening in Nassau County, a Republican stronghold in a reliably blue state with weeks to go before Election Day.
    By Nia Prater
  3. early and often
    Resigned or Thrilled, Christian Conservatives Are Still Key for TrumpSome Christian conservatives are depressed about Trump’s abortion and gay-rights heresies. But others could not be more excited for November.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. what we know
    J.D. Vance
    How Vance and Trump’s Lies About Springfield, Ohio, Continue to UnravelNew reporting has revealed the roots of Republicans’ thoroughly debunked claims.
    By Chas Danner
  5. the national interest
    Donald Trump’s Plan to Bring Down Grocery Prices: Restrict Food ImportsYes, it’s as dumb as it sounds.
    By Jonathan Chait
  7. early and often
    Could Mike Johnson Be Trump’s Last Resort Next January 6?The Speaker subscribes to Trump’s illegal-voting fables and could help him challenge the election results once again.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. politics
    Vance Keeps Blaming Harris for Attempts on Trump’s LifeAs he advocates for calmer political rhetoric, the veep candidate is putting forward tenuous claims about his opponent’s words.
    By Nia Prater
  9. poll position
    Harris vs. Trump Polls: Kamala’s Debate Bounce EmergesWhile it’s still early, there is enough initial polling to suggest that Harris’s strong debate performance did her some significant good.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. the national interest
    Trump’s Health-Care Plan Lets Insurers Charge More for Preexisting ConditionsThe concept of a plan, according to J.D. Vance, is pretty horrifying.
    By Jonathan Chait
  11. politics
    What We Know About the Trump Assassination-Attempt SuspectRyan Routh, who attempted to recruit fighters for Ukraine, was once a supporter of Trump but turned on him in recent years.
    By Nia Prater
  12. liveblog
    US-VOTE-TRUMP-GUN
    Trump Unharmed After Apparent Assassination Attempt: How It HappenedThe would-be shooter may have lingered near Trump’s golf course for nearly 12 hours.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  13. the national interest
    Donald Trump Is a Threat to Democracy, and Saying So Is Not IncitementOpposing political violence does not mean ignoring authoritarianism.
    By Jonathan Chait
  14. early and often
    Will Trump Beat Expectations Again?2020 was closer than it seemed and the reasons why might explain why he could win again in 2024.
    By David Freedlander
  15. early and often
    Donald Trump
    Has Donald Trump Finally Given Up on Taylor Swift?He now says, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” — but it’s probably just a pose.
    By Chas Danner
  16. early and often
    Painting Donald TrumpWhat it was like to work on a portrait of the former president in his Mar-a-Lago office.
    By Paula Aceves
  17. the system
    The Next January 6 Could Happen in Places Like Springfield, OhioDonald Trump’s conspiracy theorizing is starting to develop a pattern — one with destructive results.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  18. early and often
    Abortion Rights Are on the Ballot in 10 States This NovemberThe pro-choice winning streak in abortion ballot tests has a decent chance to extend far and wide in 2024.
    By Ed Kilgore
  19. early and often
    The Battlegrounds Where Harris-vs.-Trump Polling Error Is LikeliestWisconsin and Michigan polled higher for Democrats in 2016 and 2020 than the final results. Trump’s current polls in Georgia and Nevada are suspect.
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. the national interest
    Bigoted Conspiracy Theorist Laura Loomer Somehow Gains Access to Donald TrumpThis is so unlike him.
    By Jonathan Chait
  21. politics
    Eric Adams Gets Another Challenger for Mayor, Jessica RamosCircled by no fewer than three federal investigations, the incumbent draws the Queens state senator as a challenger.
    By Nia Prater
  22. early and often
    Will Trump and Harris Debate a Second Time?The Harris campaign challenged Trump to a second debate shortly after their face-off Tuesday night, but he later said there will be no other debates.
    By Nia Prater
  23. early and often
    ABC News Hosts Presidential Debate Between Donald Trump And VP Kamala Harris At The National Constitution Center In Philadelphia
    Beware the Rush to Find a Harris Bounce in Post-Debate PollsThe debate will keep Democratic enthusiasm high and address swing-voter concerns about Harris. But don’t expect some dramatic change in the race.
    By Ed Kilgore
  24. the national interest
    Is the Entire World Conspiring to Make It Look Like Trump Lost the Debate?An intriguing theory by Matt Taibbi.
    By Jonathan Chait
  25. early and often
    Mike Johnson’s SAVE Act Stunt May Shut Down the GovernmentSpeaker Johnson just wanted to posture about imaginary noncitizen voting. Now Trump is demanding a government shutdown if it doesn’t pass.
    By Ed Kilgore
  26. politics
    Mail Service Is So Bad That It Might Disrupt VotingA group of election officials raised concerns that inconsistent staff training and delayed mail might imperil the election.
    By Nia Prater
  27. early and often
    Elon Musk’s Taylor Swift Response Is Worse Than You ThinkSure, Musk’s post offering to impregnate Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris is creepy as hell. But don’t miss the racist-hoax angle!
    By Margaret Hartmann
  28. trump-harris debate
    Listening In at the New York Young Republican Club Debate Watch Party“It’s so nice to be around people who think the same way!”
    By Noah Hurowitz
  29. the national interest
    How J.D. Vance and the Online Right Sabotaged Trump at the DebateMan bites dog.
    By Jonathan Chait
  30. liveblog
    The Debate Reviews Say Trump Lost, Harris Won: How It HappenedAll the highlights from the first Trump-Harris debate, along with analysis and commentary from our writers and editors as it played out.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  31. the inside game
    Kamala Harris Scrambled Trump’s Brain at the DebateHer plan worked even better than she seemed to imagine.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti
  32. the national interest
    Harris-Trump presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Kamala Harris Baited Donald Trump Into a Debate MeltdownUsing personal affect to introduce herself to the country.
    By Jonathan Chait
  33. early and often
    The Debate Shows Trump Losing His War With RealityAgainst Kamala Harris, he consistently denied basic facts and invented lurid myths about America and his opponents.
    By Ed Kilgore
  34. early and often
    ‘They’re Eating the Dogs!’ Trump Touts Pet-Eating Hoax at Debate.From Hannibal Lecter to the debunked story about dogs and cats getting eaten in Springfield, Ohio, Trump can’t resist a good migrant-vilifying rant.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  35. early and often
    All the Details About the First Trump-Harris DebateWhen is it? Will Trump show up? Will the mics be hot or cold? Here’s everything you need to know.
    By Chas Danner
  36. politics
    5 Notable Policies From Kamala Harris’s New PlatformThe vice-president is promising to sign reproductive protections into law, end the tax on tips, and back some Supreme Court reforms.
    By Nia Prater
  37. early and often
    What Harris and Trump Need to Do in Their First DebateHarris must define herself and take artful shots at Trump. He needs to exceed low expectations and scare voters about a Harris administration.
    By Ed Kilgore
  38. early and often
    Believe It or Not, Many Voters Think Trump Is a ModeratePolls show voters view Kamala Harris as farther from the political center than Donald Trump. That’s a problem and an opportunity for her.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. tremendous content
    Melania Slams Effort to ‘Silence’ Trump on Social-Media Site He OwnsThe former First Lady promoted her memoir by raising concerns about Donald Trump’s “free speech” rights in a video posted to Truth Social.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  40. the national interest
    Kamala Harris Should Cut Joe Biden LooseThere’s no dilemma. She can just oppose his unpopular policies.
    By Jonathan Chait
  41. just asking questions
    James Carville on How Kamala Beats TrumpThe venerable strategist on Harris’s debate plan, Biden’s moment of reckoning, and his decades in the Democratic trenches.
    By Benjamin Hart
  42. the power trip
    I Examined Donald Trump’s Ear — and His Soul — at Mar-a-LagoStill reeling from a changed race, Trump contemplates his campaign, his new opponent, and the miracle of his continued existence.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  43. the body politic
    The Joyous Plot to Elect Kamala HarrisHow a women-led movement, born in the devastation of 2016, put Democrats on the brink of making history.
    By Rebecca Traister
  44. early and often
    A Democrat Could Make Rick Scott Spend It All in Florida’s Senate RaceThe richest man in the Senate is having to dig deep into his pockets to hold off Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a surprisingly close race.
    By Ed Kilgore
  45. tremendous content
    The High and Lows From Trump’s Lazy New Coffee-Table BookFrom the glaring errors to the debunked gossip about Castro and Trudeau, Save America is a dizzying semi-literary adventure.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. the inside game
    Why Kamala Isn’t Preparing to Knock Out Trump at the DebateTo her campaign, something else is more important.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti
  47. the city politic
    Does Eric Adams Know How Much Trouble He’s In?The mayor loves to wave off scandals, but this time may be different.
    By Errol Louis
  48. early and often
    Why Is Trump Still Doing Well With Black and Hispanic Voters?Harris has made big gains with voters of color, but she’s fighting some long-term trends.
    By Ed Kilgore
  49. what we know
    Biden Touts $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Relief With Eye to 2024
    What to Know About Biden’s Student-Loan-Forgiveness PlansThe Biden administration’s efforts to offer wide-scale student-debt relief continue to face legal roadblocks.
    By Chas Danner, Nia Prater, and Lynnley Browning
  50. politics
    Trump Won’t Be Sentenced Before Election DayJuan Merchan, the presiding judge, ruled that Trump’s sentencing hearing will be moved to November 26, weeks after the general election.
    By Nia Prater
  51. poll position
    Harris vs. Trump Polls: Kamala’s Ace in the Hole Is PopularityIt’s a crazy-close race, but Harris’s relatively strong favorability ratings could give her a better shot at winning.
    By Ed Kilgore
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