The strangest insult in US politics: why do Republicans call it ‘the Democrat party’

Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

What tariffs do and why economists don't like them

“The most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” former President Donald Trump told the Economic Club of Chicago last week.

Why bond yields are rising and what stock investors should do about that

Bond traders are at it again, pushing Treasury yields higher and signaling the Fed was too heavy-handed when it cut rates last month.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Why do people queue up outside luxury stores?

For brands, controlling footfall improves security, creates an air of exclusivity and weeds out casual shoppers

World - Financial Times - October 29

Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?

A survey has revealed that the practice is widespread, with many companies going as far as fake-interviewing too. Name: Ghost jobs.. Age: Old, but increasingly common. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?

Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Nobody Likes Doing Expense Reports. Why Isn’t It Easier?

We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Why a third-party presidential candidate can never win

Given our existing institutions, there is zero rational reason to vote for a third-party candidate.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Why Texas Democrats see this local race as key to turning state blue

Democratic Party activists have been on a mission to flip all of the state’s urban counties — once Republican bulwarks — as they look to chip away at the GOP’s decades-long hold on the state. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Why Democratic megadonors poured millions into blue New York and California

The nation’s largest network of left-leaning megadonors poured millions of dollars into California and New York House races this year to build a get-out-the-vote operation in states so blue that ...

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

Supreme Court turns away self-proclaimed Republican’s defense in claiming party’s support

The Supreme Court turned away a failed Minnesota state Senate candidate’s challenge to rulings that he falsely implied to have the Republican Party’s support during his 2022 write-in campaign. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

From the Archives: Ronald Reagan speaks about future of the Republican party after Watergate

Then-Governor Ronald Reagan joined Face the Nation in 1975 to talk about whether or not he would challenge President Gerald Ford for the 1976 presidential nomination. Reagan also spoke about the ...

Democratic groups launch $2.5M ad buy attacking Republicans over reproductive access

Two Democratic groups are launching a $2.5 million ad campaign that aims to put Republicans on the spot over reproductive access as the 2024 election comes down to the wire. Progress Action Fund ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Democrats, Republicans lining up in new ways in 2024. No one knows what's next

The Democratic and Republican Parties' coalitions are undergoing a seismic change weeks before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off.

In key Texas state race, Rep. Cuellar's sister throws in with Republicans against Democrat who beat her

A member of a powerful and embattled Democratic South Texas political family has thrown her weight behind the Republican candidate in a pivotal race for the state legislature. This week, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Duncan: GOP could 'start hemorrhaging to Democrats' if Trump wins

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) said many Republicans are shying away from the party as former President Trump continues to “soil the brand,” which may encourage them to start ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Democrat Don Davis holds off Republican to keep North Carolina House seat

Rep. Don Davis (D) staved off a stiff challenge in North Carolina on Tuesday, securing a second term in a newly configured district that had been a top target of House Republicans, Decision Desk HQ ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Swing states: how Democratic vote stayed flat while Republican gains won it for Trump

Guardian analysis suggests Harris underperformed compared with 2020 – but in the states that mattered most it was Trump’s gains that won him the White House. Nationwide, the US election was ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: any lessons learned from Trump 2.0 will be immediately forgotten | Marina Hyde

The whole horror show seems so predictable now, doesn’t it? Just like it did the last time .... My husband knows masses more about US politics than me, so do imagine how much he enjoyed me spending ...