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In scramble for supplies, states start banding together

During disasters, the federal government backs up the states. But when the crisis is national, some say a 鈥渃zar鈥� is needed to coordinate the response.

White House coronavirus briefings: How much is must-see TV?

Media outlets are grappling with how to cover the president鈥檚 coronavirus briefings, which mix valuable information with inaccurate assertions.

Why politics matters 鈥� especially now

Coronavirus test: What makes a good leader in times of crisis?

At heart, the coronavirus pandemic has profoundly tested America鈥檚 multitiered system of governance, surfacing different models of leadership.

Three questions as Biden effectively locks down nomination

Coronavirus has upended the 2020 campaign. One question is whether the election will even happen at all. Liberals and conservatives agree on the answer.

After shaky start, federal and state authorities start to work in tandem

On Monday, the White House issued new guidelines for behavior, including home-schooling children and avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people.

At key moments, the power of a president鈥檚 words

All leaders want to allay fear at times of crisis. But downplaying the challenge or misstating key facts can undercut the public鈥檚 confidence.

2016 saw rise of populist outsiders. 2020 is showing limits of their appeal.

2020 is not 2016, and on Super Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders鈥� momentum hit a brick wall. 

Talking Trump and media with Chris Wallace and Maggie Haberman

In a panel discussion with the Monitor, the Fox News host and New York Times reporter sought to correct misperceptions and agreed it鈥檚 not the media鈥檚 job to fight with the president.

Why a Bloomberg nomination has long concerned Team Trump

In August 2018, Trump insider Corey Lewandowski told a Monitor Breakfast that Michael Bloomberg would be the president鈥檚 strongest reelection foe. He cited Mr. Bloomberg鈥檚 money and outsider status.

Will impeachment change Trump? A Washington guessing game.

President Trump comes out of impeachment in reasonably strong position. Will he feel unfettered in his behavior as he seeks a second term?

For 2020 Democrats, the 鈥楾rump effect鈥� looms large

President Trump鈥檚 unparalleled ability to command the spotlight is starving Democratic candidates of media attention on the eve of the Iowa caucuses.

As impeachment unfolds, Trump offers counterprogramming

On Monday, as President Trump鈥檚 impeachment trial resumed, his average job approval rating registered Monday at 45.5%, the highest point since 2017.

Trump and McConnell: Political odd couple turned powerful partnership

Stark differences in style belie a shared focus on winning that has bolstered their relationship, now facing a critical test in the impeachment trial.

How political tribalism is leading to more political hypocrisy

It鈥檚 easy to find examples of political hypocrisy (especially of the other side), but sometimes it鈥檚 just a misunderstanding of another鈥檚 views.