Amber Phillips

• Politics
• Analysis

Republicans leapt to pitch Walz as a dangerous liberal, citing his record as Minnesota governor. But Walz’s electoral past and style suggest it won’t be easy.

• Politics

It’s a blueprint for what a second Trump administration could look like, dreamed up by his allies and former aides. Here are some of the proposals.

• Elections

The vice president has rarely strayed from party orthodoxy. At times she has struggled to articulate what policy positions drive her.

• 2024 notebook

How these two unpopular politicians once again became our only viable options for president.

• Elections
• Analysis

The first presidential debate gives Biden and Trump a chance to sway undecided voters. Here’s a look at what the candidates need to do and what they need to avoid.

• The Fix
• Analysis

“It seems like he’s the luckiest man alive,” one legal observer said.

The judge in Donald Trump’s N.Y. hush money trial found the former president in contempt for his critical public statements.

• Elections
• Analysis

Does Nikki Haley drop out after Tuesday? How is Biden doing with his base?

• Elections

What the media means when it says Trump has authoritarian plans for his second term