Democrats have fixed the economy. But that won’t be enough to defeat populism.

Without addressing immigration, Trump-style populism is likely here to stay.

By Fareed ZakariaSeptember 6, 2024

As Jimmy Carter nears 100, he is buoyed by Harris’s run for president

As Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday approaches on Oct. 1, he is talking more and delighting in the momentum behind Vice President Kamala Harris, his family said.

By Mary Jordan and Kevin SullivanSeptember 6, 2024

Kamala Harris ran her office like a prosecutor. Not everyone liked that.

After a difficult first year as vice president, Harris has grown into her role — and found staff who respond better to her style, allies say

By Dan Diamond and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.September 6, 2024

Harris raised $361 million in August, nearly three times Trump’s haul

The Democratic presidential campaign on Friday said it enters the final months before the election with $109 million more cash on hand than her rival.

By Michael SchererSeptember 6, 2024

‘Homegrown’ embeds with ‘dynamic’ Trump supporters as they plan Jan. 6

“Homegrown” director Michael Premo tracked three Proud Boys through their everyday lives, and followed one, Christopher Quaglin, to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Jada YuanSeptember 6, 2024

Trump delivers economic speech; Harris in Pittsburgh for debate prep

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

By Maegan Vazquez, Mariana Alfaro, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahSeptember 5, 2024

Georgia school shooting elevates gun violence as issue in Harris-Trump race

The shooting came as the two presidential candidates have been campaigning most prominently on issues including the economy, abortion rights and immigration.

By Patrick SvitekSeptember 5, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandons plan to seek votes in uncompetitive states

The independent candidate now wants all his supporters to vote for Donald Trump, as he seeks to take his name off red-state ballots and add it to blue-state ballots.

By Michael Scherer and Meryl KornfieldSeptember 5, 2024

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears announces her candidacy for governor

Her announcement kicks off a historic bid to become the first woman to lead the state and the first Black woman to serve as governor anywhere in the nation.

By Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. SchneiderSeptember 5, 2024

Blinken indicates he would decline any offer to stay on under Harris

The secretary of state says he is looking forward to spending more time with his children.

By Michael BirnbaumSeptember 5, 2024

Trump offers confusing plan to pay for U.S. child care with foreign tariffs

Trump made the comments Thursday at an event in New York City where he promised to lead a “national economic renaissance.”

By Patrick SvitekSeptember 5, 2024

Trump-aligned Russian TV host charged in alleged sanctions scheme

A Russian American television host for a Russian media outlet faces criminal charges for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions and profiting from illicit payments.

By David Nakamura and Katie MettlerSeptember 5, 2024

Who is ahead in Harris vs. Trump 2024 presidential polls right now?

Check out The Washington Post’s presidential polling averages of the seven battleground states most likely to determine the outcome of the election.

By Lenny Bronner, Diane Napolitano, Kati Perry and Luis MelgarSeptember 5, 2024

Venezuela detains U.S. sailor, officials say

The incident occurred amid an increasingly adversarial relationship between Washington and Caracas.

By Alex Horton and Samantha SchmidtSeptember 5, 2024
PoliticsAnalysis

Where the 2024 election stands, with 2 months left

The first ballots go out Friday, which makes this a good time to look at precisely where we are in the presidential race.

By Aaron BlakeSeptember 5, 2024

Trump tightens alliance with Musk, advocating broad role in U.S. policymaking

The GOP presidential nominee endorsed a commission that could give Musk responsibilities for auditing federal spending and regulations, marking another area of collaboration in the run-up to November’s election.

By Marianne LeVine, Jeff Stein and Trisha ThadaniSeptember 5, 2024

Ukraine taps former ambassador Andrii Sybiha as top diplomat

The replacement of prominent Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba comes amid a wide-ranging government reshuffle ahead of the president’s trip to the United States.

By Siobhán O'GradySeptember 5, 2024

Russia dismisses charges of election meddling; Putin claims he backs Harris

Despite calling the U.S. charges of interference nonsense, Russian officials have publicly celebrated attempts to influence the American public.

By Robyn Dixon and Catherine BeltonSeptember 5, 2024

Inflation was higher in metros with greater 2020 Trump support

Metros that had more votes for Trump in 2020 have experienced higher inflation since then. Here’s why and what that means for this election.

By Alyssa FowersSeptember 5, 2024

Republican Liz Cheney says she will vote for Kamala Harris this election

“Because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris,” Cheney said Wednesday at Duke University.

By Maegan VazquezSeptember 5, 2024