Author: Karen Tumulty

Washington Post – Politics:

President Donald Trump, by endorsing challengers of Republican incumbents, is creating lame-duck senators who owe him nothing.

Washington Post – Politics:

The president has created a party that is loyal to him, even when he takes executive actions that anger the broader public. That dynamic leaves him weaker with those outside his base.

Washington Post – Politics:

Social upheaval, deep polarization and social media are primary drivers of the phenomenon, which has touched Republicans and Democrats alike.

Washington Post – Politics:

A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process that is slow and prone to political calculation.

Washington Post – Politics:

The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.

Washington Post – Politics:

Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Americans saw Minnesotans at their best, looking out for each other, the governor tells The Post.

Washington Post – Politics:

The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.

Washington Post – Politics:

Trump has walked all over Congress but prior presidents of both parties have stretched the bounds of emergency powers.

Washington Post – Politics:

The obstacles he faced — including those from his own party’s establishment — were overt and subtle.