Matt Berman
The Transition To Joe Biden’s Presidency Is Now Formally Underway
The General Services Administration said Biden can finally receive federal resources to prepare to enter the White House. It's an official signal that the election is over.
David Mack
Trump Made It Clear He Wants The Supreme Court To Shut Down Vote-Counting After Election Day
In his first rally of the last weekend of his reelection campaign, Trump insisted there would be “bedlam” if a winner is not decided on election night.
Kadia Goba
Mike Pence's Top Aide Tested Positive For The Coronavirus And Pence Will Keep Campaigning
The vice president tested negative on Saturday, his office said.
Matt Berman
This Is The Last Ever Trump Debate. He Wouldn’t Exist Without Them.
Trump has been debating for five years. The shock has gotten old.
Matt Berman
Trump’s Doctors Gave More Conflicting Information On His Health, And Revealed He’s On A Steroid Used For Severe COVID-19
Dr. Sean Conley continued to give conflicting information and evasive answers on the president’s health in a briefing on Sunday.
Stephanie M. Lee
Trump's Doctor Dodged Questions About The President's Coronavirus Diagnosis
Dr. Sean Conley's answers and statements to reporters were unclear about whether the president has ever needed oxygen to combat COVID-19.
Kadia Goba
I Am The Politics Editor And I Have Absolutely No Idea What Happens Next
I am not going to pretend to have many answers right now.
Matt Berman
Donald Trump Has The Coronavirus
The announcement comes 32 days before the presidential election. The White House physician says Trump will "continue carrying out his duties without disruption."
Matt Berman
Presidential Debates Rarely Matter. The Biden-Trump Debate Is Different.
Tuesday night’s first presidential debate between Biden and Trump is unlikely to change many minds. But there’s still value to be had here.
Matt Berman
Trump Made Fun Of Politicians Wearing Masks During A Crowded Rally Where Many Didn’t Wear Masks
At a Pennsylvania rally, Trump made light of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to a crowd of many maskless people.
Kadia Goba
The Milwaukee Bucks Set Off A Postponement Of NBA Playoff Games In Protest Of The Shooting Of Jacob Blake
"We shouldn't have even came to this damn place," Bucks player George Hill said earlier this week. Wednesday's NBA games have been postponed.
Stephanie K. Baer
The Republican National Convention Is Creating A False Coronavirus Fantasy
Melania Trump spoke to COVID-19’s devastation. But almost no one else at the RNC has.
Kadia Goba
Mike Bloomberg Pissed Off Everyone. He Still Got A Prime Spot At The Democratic Convention.
The former New York mayor alienated much of the Democratic Party during his own presidential campaign, but still got a coveted place on Thursday’s convention schedule.
Matt Berman
Joe Biden Won't Travel To Milwaukee For The Democratic National Convention
Biden will accept the Democratic nomination for president in Delaware because of the coronavirus.
Matt Berman
Trump Defended His Ability To Walk Down A Ramp At His First Rally During The Pandemic
Trump took 14 minutes of his campaign rally in Tulsa, where COVID-19 rates are on the rise, to insist he can walk down a ramp and drink water out of a cup.
Matt Berman
We're Living In A Vacuum Of Political Leadership
In dual national crises with an absence at the top, the country’s political leadership is as weak as its least capable local leaders.
Matt Berman
Bill De Blasio Is Not Anti-Semitic. But His Dumb Tweet Feeds A Dangerous Idea.
New York City’s mayor has a long history with the city's Jews. His tweet after a funeral still fuels an image that can linger.
Matt Berman
Tulsi Gabbard Is Ending Her Very Different 2020 Presidential Campaign
The Hawaii lawmaker staked her campaign on New Hampshire and South Carolina, and didn't go far in either.
Matt Berman
Joe Biden Won Tuesday's Primaries. It Felt Completely Beside The Point.
The presidential election feels halted as we wait for a coronavirus disaster.
Matt Berman
NBA Star Kevin Durant Has Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Durant is one of four players on the Brooklyn Nets to test positive.
Matt Berman
