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Since 2022 Trump has rebounded steadily. What happened?As New Hampshire votes, Donald Trump has a clear lead in polls. Yet back in 2022, his rebound looked far from certain. What explains the shift?
New Hampshire ballot: A lot of candidates 鈥� but no Joe BidenTo vote for Biden on Tuesday, New Hampshire Democrats will have to write in his name, thanks to a dispute with the national party over the calendar.聽
First LookRon DeSantis ends presidential bid, endorses Trump over HaleyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended his presidential campaign,聽capping a stunning fall after being widely seen as Republicans鈥� most promising alternative to Donald Trump.
Can Nikki Haley exploit Trump vulnerability in suburbs?Suburban voters often play a pivotal role in U.S. elections. Nikki Haley hopes they鈥檒l propel her to a surprise win in New Hampshire鈥檚 Republican primary.
Budget impasses are now routine. Fixes are within reach.The budget process has broken down over decades. As lawmakers eye a temporary fix, the path to more sustainable finances is hard, but not impossible.聽
Big win in Iowa: Has Trump campaign gotten better at ground game?In Iowa, Donald Trump underscored his sway over Republican voters and showed improved organizing efforts 鈥� even as frigid weather affected turnout.
First LookTrump wins Iowa caucuses, DeSantis edges out Haley for second placeDonald Trump has scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finished second over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.聽
Big hurdle for Trump rivals in Iowa: A party realignedDuring the Trump era the Republican Party has transformed, with its politics now dominated by non-college-educated voters. That has big implications for this year鈥檚 election.
Politics team wrap-up: Snowy Iowa gears up for caucus nightWe鈥檙e entering the thick of a momentous election season, with Congress still hard at work on a budget and Donald Trump in court. Here鈥檚 the Monitor political team鈥檚 look at the key developments from this week.
First LookIn milestone for US cities, St. Paul鈥檚 new council is all womenMinnesota鈥檚 capital is the first major city in the United States to boast a city council entirely composed of women. Members of the new panel, St. Paul鈥檚 youngest and most ethnically diverse to date, say action on housing, climate, and safety is on the docket.
Will a skeptical GOP electorate trust the Iowa results?Iowa Republicans say Monday鈥檚 caucuses will be open and transparent. But any irregularities could cause big problems.
The Supreme Court鈥檚 suddenly blockbuster termThe word 鈥渦nprecedented鈥� gets tossed around a lot. But the Supreme Court finds itself with cases with no legal precedent to fall back on. And the rulings are likely to affect the 2024 election.
Monitor BreakfastGetting to know Biden's budget director 鈥� over breakfastShalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, sat down with reporters at a Monitor breakfast to speak about a potential government shutdown and the need for bipartisan trust in budget negotiations.
First LookChristie鈥檚 exit leaves DeSantis and Haley sparring for second placeIn the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Ron DeSantis and former governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley traded barbs on CNN. Former President Donald Trump headlined a solo town hall on Fox.
Iowa 2024: Snow, cold, and candidates hoping for a hot streakDonald Trump鈥檚 historic lead is the dominant narrative in the GOP presidential race. But Iowa caucuses are an unpredictable process, and even strong second-place finishers can gain momentum there.
Biden鈥檚 urgent task: Reengaging Black votersPresident Biden鈥檚 support from Black voters, a key to his 2020 presidential win, has waned. Is the challenge a broader one for the Democratic Party?
How does gerrymandering change US politics? Look at this district.The 1st Congressional District in South Carolina was trending blue. Now it鈥檚 deep red. In the change is the story of modern American politics.聽
Monitor BreakfastCan government avoid a shutdown? Budget chief 鈥榥ot optimistic.鈥�Shalanda Young, President Joe Biden鈥檚 top budget official, shared concerns about the possibility of a government shutdown during a Monitor Breakfast with reporters on Friday.聽
FocusHow public divide over Jan. 6 could shape 2024 鈥� and beyondPerceptions of Jan. 6 aren鈥檛 just about the past. Diverging views of the Capitol riots may influence the political path ahead and trust in government.
Cover StoryTalk of a Trump 鈥榙ictatorship鈥�: What鈥檚 behind the fearsThe question of whether a second Trump term would result in the collapse of U.S. democracy has gripped pundits and political insiders. What鈥檚 bluster and what鈥檚 believable? History offers context.