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Past articles by James:

It was a week when Republicans and Democrats did battle — within their own parties

For decades, not a week has gone by where America’s two political parties haven’t sniped at one another. But this week, the fighting went to another level with intense battles within the parties themselves. → Read More

It’s increasingly clear that Ukraine will define Biden’s presidency

How Biden manages the situation in Ukraine — from the outside and with international support — will define his presidency and his legacy. → Read More

David Cicilline announced he’ll leave Congress in the middle of his term. Here’s why that makes sense.

The decision to quit Congress in the middle of a term is rare, but it does happen. When a member can't find a way to move up, they may look to move out. → Read More

The US shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon. What happens now?

After days of neck craning and debate, the Chinese balloon was shot down Saturday by an F-22 fighter jet. Now we're all left to ponder where that might lead. → Read More

Sununu says he’s considering a run for president. But that might not be his real plan.

It’s not a crazy idea for New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to run for president. But if he were to run, it would be a uniquely complicated proposition, pretty much unlike that of any other politician in America. → Read More

Trump set to return to New Hampshire on Saturday for the first time since 2020 campaign

Former president Trump will be the keynote speaker Saturday at the New Hampshire Republican Party’s annual meeting. → Read More

For the first time in US history, a presidential race looms with both party frontrunners under federal investigation

The investigations into the alleged mishandling of classified documents by Donald Trump and Joe Biden have real implications for the upcoming presidential race. → Read More

Why everyone is suddenly talking about the debt ceiling, and why it matters

For the first time since the Obama era, there’s a Republican majority in the House, a Democratic president, and a looming debt ceiling problem. If you're not paying attention to the issue, you should be. → Read More

The enduring feature of Trumpism can be found in the House rules package

The mere fact that Republicans are debating the future of military spending — and doing so with some power in Washington — it is a stunning reversal of GOP orthodoxy. → Read More

McCarthy could finally be on the brink of becoming speaker, but at what cost?

With all the backroom dealing, McCarthy may secure the job title, but not the job. → Read More

N.H. Dems call DNC criteria for primary a ‘poison pill’ and formally seek a waiver

The N.H. Democratic Party said in a letter to the DNC released Thursday that in order for the Granite State to have a sanctioned primary, state laws would have to be changed dramatically — and in ways unlikely to happen. → Read More

Why picking a House speaker has been such a hot mess for Republicans

Representative Kevin McCarthy is just the latest in a string of House Republican leaders who’ve found their caucus is more or less ungovernable. → Read More

3 things to know about the final Jan. 6 committee hearing

The panel’s referral is indeed historic. But it is also symbolic. Whether the Department of Justice decides to act upon the recommendations, charging Trump or anyone else, is another conversation altogether. → Read More

Here’s why Kyrsten Sinema chose to switch parties now — and the truly thorny question that comes next

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s announcement Friday that she’s leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent caught many by surprise, but perhaps it shouldn’t have. → Read More

The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary could be scrapped by a DNC vote this week. Or not.

It’s an idea that has been weighed and rejected every four years for decades, but now seems more plausible than ever. → Read More

Why Donald Trump is running for president in 2024 — and why he announced it now

Why Trump is running again could be as simple as: This is the only play he knows. → Read More

This might be the GOP’s most consequential week in decades. Here’s why.

Republicans find themselves this week in an unprecedented situation — one that could be critical to the future of the party. → Read More

The midterms aren’t over yet. But the 2024 campaign has already begun.

The results of Tuesday’s midterm elections remain far from clear. But that didn't stop former President Donald Trump from kicking off the 2024 race in earnest this week. → Read More

It was a long night in American politics. Here is where the midterms stand on Wednesday morning.

Bleary-eyed Americans waking up to the results of the 2022 midterm election are trying to make sense of it all. Let us help. → Read More

Why we likely won’t know the results of the election for days (and why that’s OK)

It used to be that Americans could vote in the afternoon and then, in the evening, watch the results roll in on TV. Those days are over. And most of the reasons why are actually good for democracy. → Read More