Why Herschel Walker May Win
His performance in the Georgia Senate debate on Friday is a warning to Democrats who’ve found hope in the blunders of Republican candidates.
Wait, Who Did You Say Is Middle-Aged?
Boomers didn’t appreciate getting long in the tooth. But as a Gen Xer, I have to assume it’s worse for us.
Democrats Spent $2 Trillion to Save the Economy. They Don’t Want to Talk About It.
Polls show voters liked direct payments from President Biden’s 2021 economic rescue bill. But they have become fodder for Republican inflation attacks.
New Generation of Combat Vets, Eyeing House, Strike From the Right
A class of political newcomers with remarkable military records are challenging old ideas about interventionism — and the assumption that electing veterans is a way to bring back bipartisanship.
NYC Politicians Say Yes to Big Real Estate Amid Housing Crisis
Lawmakers on the left are fierce critics of the real estate industry. But some are embracing new housing development, even if it’s not fully affordable.
Neymar, Barcelona and the Brazilian Who Still Wants His Money
A Brazilian supermarket magnate saw promise in the soccer star long before he became a household name. Now, believing he was cheated, he’s going to court for the payday that…
On Taiwan, Xi Jinping warns against international ‘interference.’
The Chinese leader struck a firm note on unification with Taiwan, saying that Beijing reserved the right to use force.
China Doubles Down on ‘Covid Zero’ Despite Economic Toll
Xi Jinping doubled down on the idea that the measures have saved lives and vowed to continue the stringent set of policies.
As White House Presses for Booster Shots, Americans Are Slow to Get Them
Only about 15 million doses of the new shots have been administered so far, and many Americans appear to be unaware of or simply uninterested in them.