Democrats

Biden’s Claim He Would Have Beaten Trump Opens Rift With Harris

Vice president has conveyed sadness to people close to her about Biden’s remarks and her election loss

Harris’s Loss Triggers Soul-Searching, Recriminations Within Democratic Party

Failure to defeat Trump for second time in three elections will prompt calls for party to shift directions

Trump Win Marks a Blow to Biden’s Legacy

Democratic critics say president’s delay in deciding not to run again helped return Trump to power

Washington Post in Turmoil After Opting Against 2024 Presidential Endorsement

Jeff Bezos-owned news outlet faces criticism that move was motivated by concern of retribution by Donald Trump

Harris Baits Trump in Fiery Presidential Debate

The candidates squared off in Philadelphia with polls essentially tied eight weeks before Election Day

Hardened Voter Pessimism About America’s Trajectory Begins to Soften

WSJ poll finds that the share who say the U.S. is headed in the right direction is the highest since at least 2021

How Trump and Harris Compare on Key Policy Issues

A guide to where the candidates stand on taxes, healthcare, immigration, abortion access, foreign affairs and other topics

Campaign Lays Bare Debate Over What It Means to Be a ‘Real American’

Trump and Vance have emphasized protecting American values from outside threats, while Harris has focused on the U.S. as a land of opportunity for all

What Do First-Time Voters Think About This Election? We Asked Nine of Them

Young voters mention the economy, Israel and Gaza, climate, and abortion as key issues guiding their decisions

Harris Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination, Vowing to Unite Nation ‘Around Our Highest Aspirations’

On the closing night of the DNC, the vice president spoke about why she’s running—without dwelling on the historic nature of her candidacy

Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate

Midwesterner might be able to help most in nearby Wisconsin and Michigan

The World Saw Biden Deteriorating. Democrats Ignored the Warnings.

European officials expressed worries about Biden’s focus and stamina before Thursday’s debate