U.S. Politics & Government

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper address the daily White House coronavirus response briefing with members of the administration's coronavirus task force at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - RC2GMF9QPP29/File Photo

Why did Trump fire Secretary of Defense Esper?

Michael E. O’Hanlon and Adrianna Pita

Monday, November 9, 2020

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Election 2020: Where does it stand, what’s next, what happens in a transition?

Elaine Kamarck and Fred Dews

Thursday, November 5, 2020

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What will Trump’s executive order mean for the future of the civil service?

Scott R. Anderson and Adrianna Pita

Monday, November 2, 2020

A march for racial justice and Breonna Taylor led by the Louisville Men's Basketball Team, ends with a prayer at Cardinal Stadium on Friday, September 25, 2020.Cardmarch11

Race and social justice in the 2020 presidential election

Rashawn Ray and Fred Dews

Friday, October 30, 2020

FILE PHOTO: An election worker places mail-in ballots into a voting box at a drive-through drop off location at the Registrar of Voters for San Diego County in San Diego, California, U.S., October 19, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

What trends are we seeing in early voting?

Elaine Kamarck and Adrianna Pita

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Michigan State Capitol building is seen through the spokes of a motorcycle during the ABATE of Michigan Annual Freedom Rally outside of the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing on Sept. 29, 2020. Bikers gathered to speak on behalf of motorcyclists who want changes to the recent auto insurance reform law that puts motorcyclists at a disadvantage.

State and local issues in the 2020 election

Amy Liu and Fred Dews

Friday, October 23, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers are seen wearing masks while shopping at a Walmart store in Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo/File Photo

Economic issues in the 2020 election, and beyond

David Wessel and Fred Dews

Friday, October 16, 2020

Boys stand underneath a globe representing the earth, set on top of a roundabout during Friday prayers in the northern industrial town of Sohar in Oman March 4, 2011. Prayers were held in honour of those who lost their lives during the unrest in Oman of protests demanding jobs and political reforms. REUTERS/Jumana El-Heloueh (OMAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS RELIGION)

Foreign policy’s role in the 2020 election

Thomas Wright and Fred Dews

Friday, October 9, 2020

Oct 4, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall aerial view of Allegiant Stadium and Las Vegas strip during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The 2020 election in blue metros and red states

David F. Damore, Bill Finan, and Robert E. Lang

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), it was announced shortly after midnight on Friday, October 2, 2020. They are seen leaving the White House to attend the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Photo by Ken Cedeno/Pool/Sipa USANo Use UK. No Use Germany.

The president has COVID-19. Now what?

John Hudak and Adrianna Pita

Friday, October 2, 2020