Donald Trump

Pence Targets a Party Exhausted by Trump

"So Help Me God" is both the most credible defense of Trump's presidency and a subtly subversive effort to chip away at his base.

Watch: The Surge of Political Violence in the U.S.

Trump Control Over GOP a Hostage Situation

He's officially launched his 2024 bid, while being increasingly viewed as a liability within his party.

Some in GOP Blame Trump for Midterm Outcome

Trump spent Wednesday making angry calls to friends and advisors about the red wave that failed to materialize.

We Won't Know Every Winner on Election Night

We won't know all the winners Tuesday night. There's no conspiracy behind that.

How Biden and Trump Are Spending Election Day

The Nov. 8 midterm elections will affect the political futures of both men

Trump at a Crossroads on Multiple Fronts

November is shaping up to be a key month in Donald Trump's post-presidential career politically and legally.

Why Ohio May Test Limits of Trumpism

Ohio's races for Senate and Governor couldn't be more different. And yet, they may affect each other, leading a good number of voters to split their ticket.

Trump Repeats Election Lies at Iowa Rally

On the anniversary of the 2020 election, Donald Trump made clear he would never accept his loss. "Your favorite President got screwed."

Unease on Campaign Trail After Pelosi Attack

After shocking events like the attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, the security bubble often tightens for candidates and even campaign staff.

Prominent GOP Figures Mock Paul Pelosi Attack

The mean-spirited digs helped spread debunked claims about the attack, as Nancy Pelosi's husband remained hospitalized with a skull fracture.

Steve Kornacki on How 2022 May Echo 1994

MSNBC's political nerd, Steve Kornacki, talks with the D.C. Brief about the midterms and why he's still talking about Newt Gingrich

What Would Trump be Like Back on Twitter?

Should Elon Musk allow him back on Twitter, Trump would regain a platform that he previously used to lie, bully, and incite violence.

How Kari Lake Became a MAGA Rising Star

Critics of the candidate for Arizona governor say she's a threat to democracy. She says that's BS. “I will certify the 2024 election."

Trump Compares Migrants to Invading Army

Speaking at a rally 130 miles from the U.S. border with Mexico, Trump said migrants trying to enter the country were "like an army."

Supreme Court Not Receptive to Trump Appeals

Trump transformed the Supreme Court, but it is not operating as the get-out-of-jail-free card he may have expected.

Jan. 6 Committee Plays Off Trump's Instincts

The committee's subpoena could appeal to Trump's love of the limelight and desire to avoid looking weak, but he's unlikely to take the bait.

January 6th Committee Votes to Subpoena Trump

The unanimous vote could set up an unprecedented confrontation amid multiple ongoing probes into the former President's attempt to overturn the 2020 election

Jan. 6 Hearing Will Have One Viewer in Mind

The Jan. 6 committee is expected to use its likely final hearing to make its clearest case for Garland to prosecute Donald Trump for the Capitol riot.

5 Governors' Races to Watch

The races all feature Republicans defined largely by how much they embraced, or ran away from, Trump

Should Biden Run Again? Democrats Are Divided

The answer gains greater significance with each passing week, as Democrats weigh other contenders and wonder if Donald Trump will run again.

Why Abortion May Be Key to Latino Vote

The rising importance of abortion rights, which most Latinos support, is helping Democrats retain support of Latinos, new data suggests.

Hurricane Ian Could Stall DeSantis's Momentum

The governor has positioned himself as the natural heir to Trumpism. But is he ready to lead his state as it faces a rapidly intensifying hurricane?

Can the Jan. 6 Committee Stick the Landing?

The committee has effectively wielded the words of Trump's allies against him, and doing more of that as it wraps up could have a long-lasting impact.

Pete Souza on Trolling Trump

Souza was the White House photographer for Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Few people alive have spent more time in the Oval Office.

Why We're Still Stuck in 2020

Our national narrative is locked on 2020’s terms. Historians are likely to view the year as a turning point akin to 1968.

How Trump Survived Decades of Legal Trouble

As he draws more legal scrutiny than any other former President before him, Trump's standard strategies for defending himself are facing the ultimate stress test.

Donald Trump and Three of His Kids Sued for Alleged Business Fraud By New York AG

The suit alleges they falsely inflated Trump’s assets by billions of dollars in order to mislead lenders.

Special Master Appears Skeptical of Trump's Claims He Declassified Mar-a-Lago Documents

Trump has claimed publicly that he declassified the government records that were taken from Mar-a-Lago. Judge Raymond Dearie wants to see evidence.

House Moves to Tweak Law, Avoid Jan. 6 Repeat

The race is on for Congress to amend the statute that Trump and his acolytes cited in their scheme to overthrow an election.

Why DeSantis's Migrant Relocations Are a Trap

So far, Democrats are approaching the stunt of relocating migrants in Martha’s Vineyard with the awareness that it is, in fact, a stunt.

The Defenders of America's Elections

Unassuming civil servants are on the front lines of the fight to protect America’s election system from the Trump allies out to disrupt it.

The Polls May Be Creating a Blue Mirage

The numbers are trending in their favor, but Democrats recall pollsters having trouble accurately polling Trump supporters in past cycles.

Who is Raymond Dearie, the Special Master Reviewing the Mar-a-Lago Documents?

Dearie will now be tasked with reviewing the materials taken by the FBI during the unprecedented search of the former President’s home

Ken Starr Helped Birth Our Current Politics

Starr defined the culture wars of the late 1990s and, perhaps in ways Americans still don’t grasp, shaped the path of the early twenty-first century for the country.

What Makes a Republican a Moderate in 2022?

Colorado's Joe O'Dea is running as a moderate. But he speaks favorably of Ron DeSantis, the Trumpiest alternative to Trump in 2024.