Russell Berman
The Democrat Who Could Lead Trump’s Impeachment Isn’t Sure It’s Warranted
If the House flips, Representative Jerry Nadler would head the committee that could try to oust the president. But he’ll have to be convinced first.
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Charlie Riedel / AP The Overlooked House Battleground With Big Implications for the GOP
In neighboring contests in Kansas, one Republican candidate is touting his work with President Obama. In the other, the GOP hopeful is clinging to President Trump.
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Evan Vucci / AP The Shortlist to Replace Nikki Haley
Following a surprise announcement that Haley is leaving her UN post, several administration officials were floated as potential successors.
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Michael Snyder / AP / Mario Anzuoni / ... The Donald Trump Cabinet Tracker
Nikki Haley will depart the administration as United Nations ambassador at the end of 2018.
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Charlie Riedel / AP The Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party Is Still Raging in Kansas
GOP moderates in the state have recoiled at the party’s polarizing gubernatorial nominee, Kris Kobach, a staunch Trump ally.
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Jim Bourg / Reuters The FBI’s Kavanaugh Report Was Enough for Key Senate Republicans
Two swing votes voiced their satisfaction Thursday with the bureau's investigation, improving the Supreme Court nominee's chances for confirmation this weekend.
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Leah Millis / Reuters Trump: 'I Have a Very Open Mind' on Kavanaugh Investigation
President Trump’s support for a “very comprehensive” FBI investigation and his commentary on Brett Kavanaugh’s “difficulty” with alcohol could undercut his nominee and the GOP’s push to confirm him.
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Win McNamee / AP Jeff Flake's Deal With Democrats Puts Kavanaugh's Nomination in Limbo
A deeply divided Senate Judiciary Committee advanced President Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, but final confirmation will depend on a reopened FBI inquiry.
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Jim Bourg / Reuters Brett Kavanaugh: ‘This Confirmation Process Has Become a National Disgrace’
After four hours listening to Christine Blasey Ford, the Senate heard fiery testimony from the man she's accused of sexual assault.
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Joshua Roberts / Reuters Where Brett Kavanaugh's Nomination Goes From Here
President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court had been sailing toward Senate confirmation. But with Republicans wavering in light of Christine Blasey Ford’s allegation of sexual assault, it’s all in doubt now.
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Mike Segar / Reuters Andrew Cuomo Sealed His Victory With One Last Power Move
The New York governor got the blowout he wanted against Cynthia Nixon. And when the results came in, neither he nor his campaign said a word about them.
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Richard Drew / AP Andrew Cuomo Won’t Be Satisfied Unless He Trounces Cynthia Nixon
The New York governor is leading by more than 40 points heading into Thursday’s Democratic primary. But in a year of progressive upsets, he’s campaigning like his political career is on the line.
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Jacquelyn Martin / AP Democratic Frustration Over the Supreme Court Finally Boils Over
Led by Cory Booker, senators are breaking the rules to protest the GOP’s speedy consideration of Brett Kavanaugh. But their effort is likely too little, too late.
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Mary Calvert / Reuters A Familiar Republican Face Will Replace John McCain in the Senate
Former Senator Jon Kyl’s temporary return to Washington will give the GOP majority an immediate boost—and President Trump’s Supreme Court pick another vote.
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Steve Cannon / AP ‘One of the Most Brutal Races in the Country’ Has Just Begun in Florida
The general election for governor will feature two candidates—a black progressive and a Trump-loving conservative—who could not be more different.
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J. Scott Applewhite / AP What John McCain’s Death Means for Republican Control of the Senate
After the late Arizonan’s prolonged absence, the appointment of a replacement by Governor Doug Ducey will temporarily bolster the GOP’s advantage.
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Cliff Owen / AP The Trump-McCain Feud Never Ended
As a candidate, the president disparaged his military service. The Arizona senator killed Trump’s first major legislative push. They never forgave each other.
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Brian Snyder / Reuters Arizona Senator John McCain Dies at 81
The war hero and elder statesman of the Republican Party had fought a year-long battle with brain cancer.
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John Amis / AP The Democratic Effort to Keep Jeff Sessions in Office
Most in the party opposed his confirmation and view him as “a disaster” on policy. But to protect the Mueller investigation, they’re now trying to shield him from President Trump.
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Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP How a Lawsuit Could Check Trump's Power Over Security Clearances
Can the president restrict a person’s access to classified material for any reason he wants? It may take a claim from former CIA Director John Brennan to find out.
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Joe Raedle / Getty Images Duncan Hunter's Indictment Is a Threat to the Republican House Majority
The California lawmaker and early Trump supporter was headed to victory in November. But the new federal charges against him could invigorate Democrats.
