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We’re less than two weeks out from Election Day. In their last conversation before Americans head to the midterm polls, the national politics writer Michelle Cottle joins the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to take stock. While Jamelle makes the case for cautious optimi ... Show More

One of the biggest issue driving the midterm elections? The economy. On “The Opinions,” the economist Natasha Sarin and the Bulwark editor Catherine Rampell examine the strange disconnect between how the economy is doing and how Americans feel about it. How much of the blame belo ... Show More

Advertisers are projected to spend more money on political ads in the 2026 midterms than in any previous election cycle. What are campaigns selling — and what do they think voters want? The Opinion editor Steve Stromberg examines the ads shaping these elections with the Opinion c ... Show More

<p>he media meltdown was instant. A deportation labeled a "mistake," outrage from celebs and politicians—until the facts emerged. Billy Baldwin demanded receipts. Viva Frei delivered. Then a reporter tried to corner Trump and got shut down hard. So why are Democrats still fightin ... Show More

First: We're following the showdowns on the streets, the halls of Congress and the federal courthouse as protesters, lawmakers and top Democratic governors sound off on the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Plus: Is it big and beautiful or a bust? We have exclusive ne ... Show More

Meghan and V Spehar, from Under The Desk News, dive into the emotional and cultural pulse of America’s political landscape. Together, they explore the impact of the election and the enduring complexities of identity politics. Reflecting on themes of resilience and the unpredictab ... Show More

Milly, Amanda, and Sami share some final thoughts on the January 6 commemorations and brainstorm how to keep the attack present in Americans’ hearts and minds. Then they pivot to the political reshaping of Congresswoman Liz Cheney after her vote to impeach Donald Trump. Are Democ ... Show More