Biden seeks to bolster labor support with speech at union conference

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

By Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahApril 19, 2024

You asked: Does a vote for RFK Jr. hurt Trump?

This is an open question. It remains to be seen how both the polls and the Kennedy campaign play out.

By Michael SchererApril 19, 2024
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What to remember as we march to November

Polls show — and will continue to show — an even race, and past is not precedent.

By Philip BumpApril 19, 2024

2024 stressing you out? Try an ‘election escape’ or vigorous gardening

These Post readers take on the fears, stresses and opportunities of the crazy election year that is 2024.

Letters to the EditorApril 19, 2024
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Will Kennedy play spoiler at the state level? New polling says … maybe.

Close races in swing states remain close even with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the mix.

By Philip BumpApril 19, 2024

In a luxe N.Y. condo, residents battle over dumping the Trump name

“Like when your parents are getting divorced”: Inside the hallways of the building where the condo board wants to dump Trump’s name.

By Maham JavaidApril 19, 2024

Biden limits oil drilling across 13 million acres of Alaskan Arctic

The Interior Department finalized a rule limiting future oil and gas development across 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

By Maxine JoselowApril 19, 2024

Biden campaigns in Philadelphia with members of Kennedy family

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

By Maegan Vazquez, Mariana Alfaro, Amy B Wang, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahApril 18, 2024

Turning Point Action official resigns after accusation of election-related fraud

Arizona Rep. Austin Smith (R) — who was senior director at the campaign arm of Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA — was accused of submitting fake signatures.

By Yvonne Wingett SanchezApril 18, 2024

The Kennedys rally to prevent RFK Jr. from extinguishing their torch

They are trying to salvage what remains of the family’s legacy.

By Karen TumultyApril 18, 2024
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Do Kennedy endorsements of Biden mean much — even against a Kennedy?

The non-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedys collectively backed President Biden on Thursday. Does it matter?

By Philip BumpApril 18, 2024

Biden gathers with steelworkers in battleground state of Pennsylvania

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

By Amy B Wang, Mariana Alfaro, Azi Paybarah, Patrick Svitek and Maegan VazquezApril 17, 2024
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Trump is overstating the problem of having to be in court

His campaign style is uniquely well-suited to having his weekdays occupied.

By Philip BumpApril 17, 2024

How Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake has shifted her abortion stance

Kari Lake, who’s closely aligned with Donald Trump, has been striking a different tone on reproductive rights as the issue becomes increasingly visible.

By Maegan VazquezApril 17, 2024

Trump takes aim at a remaining House Republican who voted to impeach him

Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, just Rep. Dan Newhouse and one other remain in the chamber.

By Mariana AlfaroApril 17, 2024

Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November

Barr, who served as attorney general under Donald Trump, had a falling out with the former president over his claims of 2020 election fraud — but nevertheless says he will support the Republican ticket in November.

By Amy B WangApril 17, 2024

Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community

Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a far bigger threat.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.April 17, 2024
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The Trump GOP’s inverted perception of crime in America

Fear-driven rhetoric about immigrants is belied by data, while assertions of Donald Trump’s innocence conflict with the evidence.

By Philip BumpApril 17, 2024

Want to help Trump? Keep up the ‘White rural rage’ stereotyping.

We study rural politics. A puzzling new book on the subject misses the sense of pride and communal belonging that comes from living far from cities and suburbs.

By Nicholas F. Jacobs and Daniel M. SheaApril 17, 2024

Hogan and GOP cast his Senate candidacy as ‘a voice of common sense’

A nearly $1 million ad buy launches Wednesday, paid for in part by the National Republican Senatorial Campaign, which recruited Hogan to the race.

By Erin Cox and Katie ShepherdApril 17, 2024