Donald Trump becomes nominee and makes VP pick at RNC Republicans are gathered in Milwaukee for the party’s convention this week. The GOP has nominated Donald Trump as its presidential standard bearer for a third straight time. Stephen Fowler
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate Sen. Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base — yet could alienate a broader audience needed to win in November. Stephen Fowler
President Biden has stepped aside. Here’s what happens now Democrats haven’t faced anything like this in more than 50 years, so are dusting off the rulebooks now that President Biden has dropped out of the race. Tamara Keith
Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come. Nathan Rott
The Gotta-go-Joe to Pro-Joe meter: Washington state edition Politicians and political donors spoke up last week about whether they believe President Joe Biden should stay in the race. Teo Popescu
Donald Trump's big get-out-the-vote strategy in Arizona and Georgia? Donald Trump Georgia and Arizona, two Sunbelt states Donald Trump narrowly lost in 2020, are seen as crucial in 2024. Republicans there seek to turn MAGA enthusiasm into votes through unconventional campaigning. Stephen Fowler
After Biden's debate performance, the presidential race is unchanged The poll also found that, at this point, no other mainstream Democrat who has been mentioned as a replacement for the president on the ticket does better than President Biden. Domenico Montanaro
Michigan voters share their views on Biden Michigan Democrats are divided on how President Biden's recent debate performance will affect him. The unprecedented matchup between Biden and Donald Trump scramble any efforts to make forecasts. Rick Pluta
Republicans are trying to lose by less in key blue areas in Wisconsin A state won by razor thin margins in the last two elections, Republicans are hoping they can "lose by less" in key areas that will help them flip the state back to red. Maayan Silver
Biden is holding a rare solo news conference to try to show he’s up for this campaign President Biden’s first formal solo news conference of the year is being closely watched to see how he handles curveballs. Many in his own party want him to step back from his reelection bid. Tamara Keith