Though still enormous, the gap has shrunk over the past five years.
Author: David Leonhardt
Donald Trump Has a Polling Problem
Most Republicans still support Trump. But the polls still suggest the federal indictment is hurting him.
When Should a Former President Be Charged
What if Donald Trump were someone else?
How Democrats Can Win Workers
We’re covering a new poll about the Democratic Party, Donald Trump’s court appearance and the N.B.A. finals.
Trump’s Indictment Is Unavoidably Political
The prosecutors’ audience is not only the judge and jurors. It is also the American public.
Wildfire Smoke Envelops the U.S.
New York City experienced its worst air quality on record. Here’s how to stay safe as the smoke spreads.
A Stunning Merger Angers Athletes
A professional golf merger is a victory for Saudi Arabia and another sign that money can overwhelm almost any other force in sports.
A Religious School That’s Also a Public School
Oklahoma’s decision to allow the Catholic church to operate a public school continues a winning streak for religious conservatives.
Millennials Just Keep Voting
They are voting at higher rates than younger adults once did, helping the Democratic Party.
The House Passed the Bill. Who Won?
President Biden both won and lost the debt-ceiling negotiation.