1. the national interest
    Reports: Trump Sabotaged Coronavirus Testing Guidelines to Keep Numbers LowAll the evidence: Trump’s own words, and reporting on his private orders, point to a horrifying conclusion.
    By Jonathan Chait
  2. republican national convention
    Pence’s Job at RNC Is to Lie About Trump and COVID-19At a convention devoted to the worship of Donald Trump, Vice-President Mike Pence has a special mission: bearing false witness.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. the national interest
    Why Republicans Can Get Away With Violating Laws Democrats Have to ObeyWhen Al Gore almost violated the Hatch Act, it was a scandal for years.
    By Jonathan Chait
  4. kenosha
    Two Shot Dead in Kenosha Amid Third Night of Jacob Blake ProtestsA 17-year-old from Illinois has been arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
    By Benjamin Hart
  5. wildfires
    California Has a Shortage of Imprisoned Firefighters. That’s Good.Fewer firefighters is a result of fewer prisoners.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  7. republican national convention
    Night Two of the RNC Badly Needed an EditorAfter a wild first night, the second night of the RNC had its insane moments but lacked pace and drama.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. republican national convention
    The RNC Has Made a Strong Case for America’s Imminent CollapseThe paranoid authoritarianism on display at the Republican convention makes it clear that our Republic’s fever isn’t breaking anytime soon.
    By Eric Levitz
  9. the national interest
    The Extremist Party Is Not the One That Nominated BidenOn night two of the RNC, a radical lineup attempted to paint Democrats as the outliers.
    By Jonathan Chait
  10. vision 2020
    When Did First Ladies Start Speaking at National Party Conventions?Nobody expects Melania Trump to become another Eleanor Roosevelt, but at a dynastic event like RNC 2020, a speech was obligatory.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. vision 2020
    Will Biden — or Trump — Get a Post-Convention Bounce in the Polls?Maybe. But figuring out what exactly the polls are telling us is complicated.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. the national interest
    Here’s What U.S. Intelligence Actually Said China Wants in 2020Dealing with a leader who doesn’t toggle between sycophancy and rage would be nice.
    By Jonathan Chait
  13. intelligencer chats
    Will Republicans’ Apocalyptic Convention Message Win Anyone Over?As has been true throughout much of the Trump era, the party seems intent only on reenergizing its most fervent followers.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti and Benjamin Hart
  14. the national interest
    Only Way to Save the Republican Party: Free It From the Conservative MovementA truly radical vision for a non-pathological GOP.
    By Jonathan Chait
  15. republican national convention
    Republicans Promised a Convention, But Delivered Crazy TalkOn the first night of the RNC, speakers worshipped Trump but rarely mentioned their party, and many went over the brink with wild anti-Biden rhetoric.
    By Ed Kilgore
  16. republican national convention
    Republican Convention, Day One: Live UpdatesFollow along with Intelligencer as Republicans kick off a convention that’s partly virtual, but all about Trump.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  17. republican national convention
    Kimberly Guilfoyle Screams at America for 6 Terrifying Minutes“They want to control what you see and think and believe so that they can control how you live,” the former Fox New host yelled into an empty room.
    By Matt Stieb
  18. usps
    The House Post Office Hearing Was a Clown ShowThere were some bright spots during Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony, but little of value was accomplished.
    By Sarah Jones
  19. republican national convention
    Why the RNC Must Claim Biden Will Make Life Even WorseTrump can’t run on his record or second-term agenda, so his only play is to rail against “American carnage” — even though he’s the incumbent.
    By Ed Kilgore
  20. vision 2020
    Joe Biden Gets the Coveted Jeff Flake EndorsementThe oft-ridiculed former Arizona senator is on a list of 27 Republican ex-lawmakers who support the Democratic nominee against Trump.
    By Benjamin Hart
  21. trump administration
    Kellyanne Conway Announces White House Departure at the End of AugustThe embattled counselor and her husband, Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway, both said they were stepping back to focus on their family.
    By Matt Stieb
  22. coronavirus
    Trump Announces Expanded Plasma Treatment for COVID, Despite Scientists’ ConcernTrump approved an expansion of plasma use for coronavirus patients despite limited trial data, continuing his politicization of pandemic science.
    By Matt Stieb
  23. the national interest
    GOP Will Not Write a 2020 Platform, Pledges Undying Trump Support InsteadThe RNC admits that the Republican Party is just a personality cult.
    By Jonathan Chait
  24. laura and marco
    Two Hurricanes Could Hit the Gulf Coast Within 48 Hours This WeekWhat we know about the storms Laura and Marco, which are expected to make landfall between Mississippi and east Texas this week.
    By Matt Stieb
  25. asteroid
    An Asteroid Is Headed for Earth Just Before Election DayIncredible timing.
    By Claire Lampen
  26. trump family
    Trump’s Sister Said He Is Cruel, Has ‘No Principles,’ and Can’t Be TrustedMaryanne Trump Barry repeatedly excoriated the president in conversations secretly recorded by their niece, Mary Trump.
    By Chas Danner
  27. the economy
    America Is Drowning in Joblessness — and Swimming in CashThanks to the CARES Act, Americans have saved roughly $930 billion more in recent months than they were on pace to do before the pandemic.
    By Eric Levitz
  28. vision 2020
    Kanye West’s Presidential Campaign Is Both Proceeding and UnravelingSeveral electors submitted by West’s campaign in Virginia were shocked and dismayed to learn they had signed up to be electors for the rapper.
    By Ben Jacobs
  29. 2020 elections
    Trump’s Election-Day GambitAnother escalation of a well-worn strategy for the president.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  30. the national interest
    Trump Previews Crazy Strategy to Convince America Things Are Actually GreatAmerican darkness? What darkness?
    By Jonathan Chait
  31. the national circus
    The Week the Democrats Found Their VoiceJoe Biden’s crisp, winning speech was the culmination of a strong convention for the party.
    By Frank Rich
  32. vision 2020
    Biden the BridgeThe Democratic National Convention showcases a party in transition.
    By Sarah Jones
  33. bloopers
    Delaware Senator During Postal Service Hearing: ‘F*ck, F*ck, F*ck’A relatable tech-hiccup moment.
    By Benjamin Hart
  34. democratic national convention
    Joe Biden’s DNC Speech Was Spectacularly AdequateBiden successfully conveyed that he is a decent family man who is competent at his job — which by itself qualified as an indictment of his rival.
    By Eric Levitz
  35. vision 2020
    Joe Biden Answered the Obamas’ CallIn a speech that reinforced his convention’s themes, particularly the Obamas’ call to vote as a moral imperative, Biden picked up the torch.
    By Ed Kilgore
  36. democratic national convention
    Joe Biden Hits His StrideThe former veep nailed his nomination-acceptance speech — and complicated Trump’s attempts to paint him as doddering.
    By Jonathan Chait, Gabriel Debenedetti, and Benjamin Hart
  37. dnc
    Democratic National Convention, Day 4: Live UpdatesFollow along with Intelligencer staff for the fourth and final day of the virtual convention, featuring Mayor Pete, Tammy Duckworth, and Joe Biden.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  38. vision 2020
    The 48-Year Journey of Joe Biden’s Democratic PartyAt the moment he accepts the nomination, Biden and his party have evolved into a proud force for diversity and progressivism.
    By Ed Kilgore
  39. 2020 democratic convention
    13 Days That Shook the Political EarthLeft for dead by some after New Hampshire, Joe Biden’s brisk comeback was one for the ages.
    By Ed Kilgore
  40. vision 2020
    A Hidden Advantage for Biden: Minimal Interest in Minor PartiesAt some point the shallow pool of voters Trump might tap to cut into Biden’s lead could dry up.
    By Ed Kilgore
  41. steve bannon
    Steve Bannon Indicted Over Fraudulent Border-Wall SchemeHe joins an illustrious list of once-close Trump advisers who have been hit with charges.
    By Benjamin Hart
  42. vision 2020
    Democratic National Convention Schedule: Who’s Speaking and How to WatchThe DNC concludes tonight with Biden’s acceptance speech, plus remarks from primary challengers Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, and Michael Bloomberg.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  43. vision 2021
    Biden Has Nothing to Fear But Fear of Deficits ItselfA Biden aide just warned that Trump’s deficits will leave little room for new spending. That kind of thinking could doom a post-pandemic recovery.
    By Eric Levitz
  44. democratic national convention
    At the DNC, Democrats Put Social Liberalism Above Political CautionThe Electoral College overrepresents culturally conservative whites. Democrats used their convention to defend the rights of the marginalized anyway.
    By Eric Levitz
  45. democratic national convention
    Kamala Harris Enters the Arena As a Happy WarriorHarris didn’t need to beat up on Donald Trump tonight. She just needed to introduce herself and sign up for a tough campaign.
    By Ed Kilgore
  46. the national interest
    Obama’s Convention Speech Is the First Time I Have Seen Him Express Fear“Don’t let them take away your democracy.”
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. vision 2020
    Hillary Clinton Rose to a Painful OccasionShe occupied a much-diminished role in this convention. But she made the case she needed to make.
    By Ed Kilgore
  48. the national interest
    Trump Praises QAnon Conspiracy Theory: ‘They Like Me Very Much’President links his agenda with group the FBI calls a domestic terror threat.
    By Jonathan Chait
  49. democratic national convention
    How Will the RNC Counter the Diversity of the DNC?The Democrats presented a diverse slice of the country at their convention. Will Republicans bet on racial appeals?
    By Ed Kilgore
  50. democratic national convention
    To Put America Back Together, Biden Must Ditch BipartisanshipTo revive the economy — and restore faith in politics — a unified Democratic government will need to embrace ruthless partisanship.
    By Eric Levitz
  51. apps
    The Beautiful Enigma of the Calamari ManA look at the break-out star of the DNC, night two.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
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