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Is this Boston sports fan 'tired of winning'? No, but understated in victory.

Lovers of the Red Sox have experienced some of the lowest lows and highest triumphs of any fans in sport. One longtime Boston fan and Monitor writer reflects on the team's – and her own – journey.

Flashbacks from 2016 put Democrats on notice – and on edge

In Florida's kaleidoscopic politics, a window into America's future

Florida isn’t just a potentially pivotal state in this fall’s election. It also has emerged as a kind of microcosm of the nation’s politics, including sharp racial and generational divides.

How hurricane Michael could affect Florida’s high-stakes midterms

During previous natural disasters, bipartisan cooperation was the order of the day as everyone worked to help those in harm’s way. That unwritten code of civility has faded, as seen in Florida, where political gamesmanship continued even as the storm hit.

Breakfast with Tom Donohue: ‘real trade war’ would harm economy

At a Monitor Breakfast, US Chamber of Commerce leader Tom Donohue talked trade, tariffs, and why - after 21 years at the helm - he's not talking retirement. 

What has changed since Anita Hill? Female senators who were there weigh in.

History often gives us some perspective on progress. Two former US senators offer their view of Anita Hill’s testimony before Congress in 1991, and the lessons for Kavanaugh hearings today.

All the president’s seatmates: two days with Trump on Air Force One

Steak tacos, tres leches cake, and a napkin ring featuring the presidential seal: This was the press pool's meal on the president’s plane. Fear not dear taxpayers, the reporters’ employers do pay for their flights.  

Can John McCain memorials be a healing moment?

Ever combative, John McCain has been viewed through widely different lenses since his passing. But his memorials come at a time when the higher ideals he openly strove for are seen by many as a needed balm.  

Lost in the Russia scandal maze? Read your way out.

Journalistic books delving into President Trump's relationship with Moscow are two a penny. To better understand the Russia scandal, try reading books that explore Russian history. Or 'Crime and Punishment.'

The pain – and comfort – in Trump associates’ convictions

The most devastating day in President Trump’s tenure seems unlikely to deter his supporters. And as long as Mr. Trump’s voters stick with him, Republicans in Congress are likely to as well. 

What Corey Lewandowski told us about Donald Trump’s Rolls-Royce

President Trump’s first campaign manager remains a confidant. At a Monitor Breakfast, Lewandowski told stories that show the president is just like us - sort of.

What price loyalty? How cast-aside aides retain Trump's ear.

A spate of memoirs by former Trump aides has raised questions over loyalty to the boss and what it means to retain a seat at the president's kitchen cabinet. 

GOP squeaks by in another special election – but warning signs abound

Union boss Trumka gets feisty when (sort of) defending Trump on trade

The AFL-CIO president mixed it up with reporters at a Monitor Breakfast that focused on President Trump’s efforts to rewrite US trade relationships.

Labor chief Trumka walks tightrope on Trump and trade

The AFL-CIO leader agrees with President Trump that ‘it's time to rewrite those rules’ on trade, but isn't happy with how Trump has used tariffs. Many union members voted for Trump, putting Trumka in a tight spot. 

As midterms approach, conservative ‘Never Trumpers’ find allies outside the lines

Why Trump advisers stay, even when he flouts their advice

Today is the 18-month mark of the Trump presidency, and for those in place from the start, it’s a natural time to think about leaving. But many stay on out of a sense of duty to the country.

Why Trump’s summit performance rocked Capitol Hill

Never before, in living memory, had an American president stood on foreign soil and sided with a rival foreign leader and against his own government. Even after reversing himself, President Trump will face fallout for some time.

What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory says about Democrats’ future

Much like Republicans with the tea party, Democrats are being confronted by an energized left wing that could propel the party in upcoming elections, but also portend a growing internal divide.

Trump and truth: Why the media are losing the battle

The gap between facts and perception plays out repeatedly in press coverage of President Trump. The result is a seemingly irreconcilable break between the media and Mr. Trump’s supporters, with each hearing the president very differently.