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Marco Rubio for President What Iowa Watched
Every presidential campaign ad the Hawkeye State has seen leading up to caucuses, charted.
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In Obama's Final State of the Union, a Shift in Priorities
The address spent less time on defense and economy; more on global leadership and political reform.
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The State of the Union Hasn't Always Been 'Strong'
Here are the other ways American presidents have summarized the nation's condition.
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AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt Presidential Candidate Travel Tracker: Year in Review
The most frequent visitors to Iowa and New Hampshire failed to gain traction in the race for the White House this year.
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The 114th Congress By the Numbers
How the Republican-controlled Senate compared to 2014.
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How Many U.S. Senators Can You Recognize by Photo?
Fun for the whole family.
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Which Candidates Are Taking Uber to Luxury Hotels?
We crunched the numbers on how candidates spend on the campaign trail.
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Charting the 2016 Presidential Money Race
We're tracking how contributions from PACs, political parties, and individuals are shaping the 2016 field.
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In debates, Republicans slammed Hillary. But Democrats took on the whole GOP.
A text analysis shows Democrats are much more likely to attack conservative ideology and not a specific candidate.
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When School Shootings Happen, Democrats Introduce Gun Restriction Legislation Far More Frequently Than Republicans
Since 2014, 88 congressional districts have seen school shootings.
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How John Boehner's Speakership Stacks Up
Under his reign, fewer bills were enacted per Congress than ever before.
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Trump and Bush Are Still the Most Talkative GOP Debaters
Fiorina made up for lost time, and Cruz faded into the background.
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The States With The Most Gun Laws See The Fewest Gun-Related Deaths
But there's still little appetite to talk about more restrictions.
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Charting What Separated the Winners and Losers in Qualifying for the GOP Debate
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National Journal Charting the 2016 Presidential Money Race
We track the money powering the 2016 slate.
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Many Children Left Behind
With each passing year, more schools failed to meet the standards laid out by No Child Left Behind.
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The Presidential Campaign Staff Family Tree
National Journal Hotline's Staffer Tracker maps the relationships between candidates and past campaigns through their key staff.
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What Makes a Presidential Résumé?
Most commonly? Practicing law and serving in the military. Least commonly? Tailoring and cattle ranching.
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Here's How Every Gay Couple in the U.S. Gained the Right to Marry
Ten years ago, only 20,000 American same-sex households could marry. Today, the total is more than 700,000.
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Jeb Bush is Courting the Latino Vote. How Much Will It Help?
He's as well-liked as other candidates with Hispanic ties, but still trails Clinton.
