Democrats, GOP test their playbooks as Trump looms over elections in Virginia and New Jersey

Democrats and Republicans are testing dueling playbooks in fall elections that will decide the leadership of Virginia and New Jersey — and perhaps a new direction for the parties heading into next yea ... Read More

Trump readies crushing autumn power plays as Democrats search for direction

A bitter fall looms in American politics, as President Donald Trump flexes unchecked power that often tests the Constitution while Democrats grapple for traction with their voters demanding a fight ... Read More

Five burning questions about Trump, Democrats in this fall’s elections

While he is not on the ballot this year, views of Trump and his administration are factoring prominently into the marquee competitions. Read More

As Democrats overperform in off-year elections, GOP frets over Trump ...

During Trump’s first term, Democrats won a GOP-held Pittsburgh-area US House seat and an Alabama US Senate seat in special elections ahead of winning back the House in 2018. Read More

News Analysis: ‘The party is in shambles.’ But some Democrats see reasons for optimism

In recent weeks, the beleaguered opposition party has begun to exhibit signs of life, with polling improving, Trump's numbers faltering and some fiery pushback from Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker. Read More

The two major forces shaping Trump's second midterm election

An escalating gerrymandering race, kicked off by Texas Republicans and spreading rapidly, is coming into focus alongside the evolving battle over Trump's "big, beautiful bill." ... Read More

The Democrats Finally Have a Plan to Attack Trump. Sort Of.

They’re organizing a summer-recess attack on the administration’s worst policies—but they’ll be playing catch up against a GOP that’s mastered the media game. Read More