Politics

Speed Read The former Manchester mayor becomes the country’s seventh prime minister in 10 years

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 July 26

The Explainer Appointments show new PM has a ‘much stronger theory of power’ than his recent predecessors

By The Week UK Published 21 July 26

Today's Big Question Closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait could add a new ‘layer of complexity’ to hostilities

By Lea Tran Published 21 July 26

Feature If Trump gets his way, the Smithsonian will become a temple of ‘shallow patriotism’

By The Week US Published 20 July 26

Feature As Democrats scramble to find a new nominee, what lessons can they learn?

By The Week US Published 20 July 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT A truncated primary race has pushed Pine Tree State candidates into a sprint, even as some national Democrats stay conspicuously away

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 20 July 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 20 July 26

Feature The longtime senator from South Carolina underwent a 'head-spinning transformation' to align himself with Donald Trump

By The Week US Published 20 July 26

In the Spotlight The National Rally leader has been cleared to run for office, but will face attacks from opposition, and from within her own party

By The Week UK Published 18 July 26

Talking Point Graham Platner is a ‘cautionary tale’ for Democrats, and highlights the party’s problems with the selection of their candidates

By The Week UK Published 18 July 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 July 26

Today's Big Question The president promised to cut electric bills in half. They are going up.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 17 July 26