The Future of the Democratic Party

George Packer discusses his latest reporting on Donald Trump and American politics. Courtesy of Washington Week With The Atlantic Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings or watch fullContinue Reading

VP JD Vance Slams Media for Politicizing Pope Leo XIV’s Election

Vice President J.D. Vance is urging believers to look beyond politics and celebrate the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope—emphasizing that the Church’s true mission is about saving souls, not winning political… Vice President J.D. Vance expressed disappointment over how recent media coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s election hasContinue Reading

“Deficit of representation”: How money — and the lack of it — discourages working-class Democrats

In the wake of the Democratic Party’s spate of electoral losses, a new flock of Democratic candidates is striving to revolutionize the nation’s politics ahead of the 2026 midterms. Political strategist and content creator Deja Foxx is hoping to spearhead that revolution in Arizona this summer. Just over a monthContinue Reading