2020 election
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Where Things Stand: The Sideshow Prime Badge
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
08.18.20 | 1:14 pm

An approaching full week in the spotlight is not enough to satiate President Trump’s attention appetite.

Read More

Dems Zero In On USPS Changes And Their Impact On The Election Prime Badge
This Week in Voting Rights: A weekly roundup of news on Americans' access to the ballot box.
08.17.20 | 2:36 pm
Where Things Stand: We’re On This Prime Badge
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
08.17.20 | 1:35 pm

The news surrounding the USPS last week was grim. Out of all of President Trump’s rhetorical bellyaching about the 2020 election, this thread appears like it could have tangible ramifications.

Read More

Where Things Stand: Concrete Plans To Challenge The Election Prime Badge
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
08.14.20 | 12:57 pm

Like any good manipulator, President Trump has been signaling for weeks that he plans to be very mad about the election. The preemptive complaints about mail-in voting, the race-baiting, the showy displays meant to signal law-and-order — he’s building a sturdy base narrative to stand on when things don’t go his way in November.

Read More