Elon Musk’s Determining Role in Washington
How the tech billionaire became Donald Trump’s newest partner
Washington Week With The Atlantic
Trump Confronts Republican Rifts
How—and when—Republican lawmakers will turn the president-elect’s legislative agenda into law
Pete Hegseth’s Nomination
Will Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary convince key Republican senators that he’s a changed man?
The Future of the Executive Branch
The Trump administration has plans to overhaul the federal government—but how will the president-elect and his allies actually bring about this radical change?
What Comes Next for Trump’s Nominees
Can long-serving Republicans defy Trump’s isolationism during his second term?
What’s Behind Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Trump’s nominees share two main attributes: loyalty and loathing.
The New Republican Coalition
How a broad, diverse alignment of voters propelled Donald Trump’s win
What Comes Next for the Democratic and Republican Parties
“The party that [Trump] has remade in his image is not going to change overnight, no matter what happens next week.”
Trump’s Escalating Rhetoric
How will voters react as Election Day draws nearer?
The Final Weeks
With just over two weeks until Election Day, will the candidates’ shifting campaign rhetoric sway any new voters?