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Harris needed a good night. She had one.

In today’s edition … New Hampshire primary results ... Easing inflation signals a likely Fed interest rate cut.

September 11, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

What we’re watching tonight in Philadelphia

In today’s edition … Jeffries: Republicans are ‘chaos’ … Democrats question Trump’s promise to oil magnates.

September 10, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Philadelphia ahead of tonight's presidential debate with former president Donald Trump.

Congress is back with another government shutdown to avoid

In today’s edition … Oversight Democrats ask for gun violence hearing after Apalachee … Democratic Majority for Israel endorses 14.

September 9, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson at a press conference in the United States Capitol Visitor Center on April 30. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

A Democratic pollster on the shifts driving Harris’s lead

In today’s edition … Harris’s leadership style scrutinized.

September 6, 2024
Washington Post illustration; courtesy of Anna Greenberg

Who is Tim Sheehy?

In today’s edition … Trump allies attempt to make inroads with Arab and Muslim Americans … Trump woos Pennsylvania, denies being weird in town hall.

September 5, 2024
Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican running for Senate, speaks at a rally in Bozeman, Mont., on Aug. 9.

Why Harris isn’t talking about her historic candidacy

In today’s edition … George Conway’s super PAC tries to provoke Trump ... How Project 2025 became a top Trump attack.

September 4, 2024
Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign rally at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 29. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)

Goodbye, summer. Hello, elections.

In today’s edition … Competitive house races are ramping up … Anti-Trump Republicans launch multimillion dollar ad blitz.

September 3, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with supporters during a rally in Savannah, Ga., last week.

Hi, moderates, it’s me, Kamala

In today’s edition … Peaceful protests help DNC avoid a 1968 Chicago repeat ... Republican poll-watching plans raise concerns about election interference.

August 23, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris after her closing speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Pelosi is belle of the DNC ball. Not everyone is happy about it.

In today’s edition … Democrats’ reduced focus on climate change in 2024 election cycle.

August 22, 2024
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024, on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.  (Joe Lamberti for The Washington Post)

Gaza tensions simmer at DNC

In today’s edition … Tuesday’s primary results … Project 2025 at the DNC.

August 21, 2024
Police on Monday monitor a protest near the United Center in Chicago near the site of the Democratic National Convention.