Today on TAP: The severe damage from back-to-back hurricanes will affect the election—but how?
Democrats
Trump Is Laser-Focused on the Final Duel. Harris Is Not.
That will put Trump and Vance in the White House.
Harris In-Home Care Plan Recognizes Information Gap on Seniors
Trump has been blanketing Pennsylvania with dubious claims that Harris would cut Social Security and Medicare.
The Cold Civil War
States have always diverged on policies, but it’s grown more intense. And for red states, that’s not enough.
The Biden Administration Response to Helene Has Been Good
If Donald Trump were president, this would not be the case.
The Chasm Between Oklahoma and Connecticut
Stark differences color red- and blue-state lawmakers’ policy choices—which makes all the difference in residents’ well-being.
Are Democrats Even a Little Serious About Stopping Private Equity?
A notorious health care looter claims a Senate investigation into his private equity–enabled hospital collapse is a superficial show trial. Did Gavin Newsom just prove him right?
CA-41: Will Rollins Connects the Dots
In a tight race in the Inland Empire of California, Democratic challenger Rollins ties his opponent Rep. Ken Calvert’s real estate escapades to the area’s high housing costs.
Moving the Needle
Today on TAP: We keep winning the arguments. Can we win the politics?
Will Democratic Reformers Save America?
Donald Trump has reshaped the electorate, but by focusing on the cost of living, Harris could still make meaningful gains.

