Congress

The Texas Republican Asking His Party to Just Stop

Former Representative Will Hurd is trying to make the Republican Party more competitive—and more moderate. Can he succeed?

• Emma Green
• May 10, 2021

The Knives Come Out for Josh Hawley

The elite conservative world saw the Missouri senator as America’s next great statesman. Instead, he’s revealed uncomfortable truths about the movement.

• Emma Green
• February 4, 2021

Betraying Your Church—And Your Party

How Representative Adam Kinzinger, an evangelical Republican, decided to vote for impeachment—and start calling out his church

• Emma Green
• January 28, 2021

A Christian Insurrection

Many of those who mobbed the Capitol on Wednesday claimed to be enacting God’s will.

• Emma Green
• January 8, 2021

Georgia’s Billion-Dollar Bonfire

The runoff races for two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia matter. But piling on more cash is not an effective way to win.

• Emma Green
• January 5, 2021

Denver Riggleman Has Seen the Future of the Republican Party

Republicans used to think they’d succeed through moderation and inclusion. That’s over.

• Emma Green
• January 3, 2021

How Conservatives Really Feel About Amy Coney Barrett

Even Trump-skeptical Republicans are relishing the prospect of a 6–3 Court.

• Emma Green
• October 12, 2020

A Republican Rising Star’s Plan to Reopen America

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is keenly aware that COVID-19 is especially dangerous for African Americans. He’s also worried about small businesses.

• Emma Green
• April 26, 2020

The Solemn Absurdity of Trump’s Impeachment Trial

As senators embarked on their first day of proceedings, the occasional yawn and rubbing of the eyes emphasized the pointlessness of the whole affair.

• Todd S. Purdum
• January 21, 2020

Nothing Will Persuade White Evangelicals to Support Impeachment

New polling suggests that Trump’s base is totally unified behind the president, no matter what investigations might reveal.

• Emma Green
• October 21, 2019

The Question Democrats Have to Answer Before They Can Impeach

The lawmakers who most want to oust President Trump don’t agree on what the party’s strongest case against him is.

• Russell Berman and Elaine Godfrey
• September 12, 2019

Why Steve King’s Supporters Are Staying Loyal

The Iowa Republican’s racist comments have made him a pariah among Democrats and Republicans alike. But his voters may be more devoted to him than ever.

• Elaine Godfrey
• September 6, 2019

Why Democrats May Not Want Steve King to Resign

Several 2020 candidates have called for the congressman to step down following comments he made about rape and incest. But he represents the party’s best hope in Northwest Iowa.

• Elaine Godfrey
• August 14, 2019

How Steve King Could Turn Iowa Blue

For J. D. Scholten to have a real chance in Iowa’s Fourth District, he’ll need the incendiary congressman to win his Republican primary.

• Elaine Godfrey
• August 5, 2019

How Mitch McConnell Persuaded a Senior House Democrat to Back Impeachment

It wasn’t Robert Mueller’s testimony that pushed Representative Katherine Clark over the edge.

• Elaine Godfrey
• July 30, 2019

The Clarence Thomas Effect

The notoriously quiet Supreme Court justice has had a far-reaching influence on the personnel of the Trump administration, which may be his most lasting legacy.

• Emma Green
• July 10, 2019

The Real Turning Point for Women’s Political Power

Female lawmakers needed a critical mass in Congress before they could begin chipping away at the inequalities baked into the nation’s laws.

• Elaine Godfrey and Russell Berman
• July 2, 2019

Tim Ryan Just Wants to Make a Good Impression Tonight

The 2020 hopeful is hoping to stand out on the debate stage. But he’ll have only a couple of minutes to say something memorable.

• Elaine Godfrey
• June 26, 2019

Why Democrats Ditched the Hyde Amendment

There used to be a middle ground in the national conversation on abortion. Not anymore.

• Emma Green
• June 14, 2019