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An economist explains why his lens makes him so much more optimistic about the state of our economy than the average American.

The evidence is strong that, all else being equal, Al Gore would have won if not for an infamous ballot design in Palm Beach County.

Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics, as the far right senses an opportunity.

Russia is holding a presidential vote in the occupied regions of Ukraine to try to legitimize its rule there, expose dissenters and present a veneer of democracy.

Bewildered by tepid enthusiasm for a president they see as transformative, these Democrats occupy a lonely place in U.S. politics: “I feel like I’m the only one.”

A new poll shows that nearly two in five Democrats say that the president should not be their nominee. But no one who matters to the president seems willing to suggest he step aside.

Donald Trump has the largest national lead in an NYT poll since first running for president in 2015.

Western sanctions haven’t worked. Weapons from allies are running low. Pressure may build on Kyiv to seek a settlement, even from a weakened position.

In supporting a 16-week ban with exceptions, Donald Trump appears to be trying to satisfy social conservatives who want to further restrict abortion access and voters who want more modest limits.

The president’s frailty threatens his ability to do the most important part of his job: beating Trump.

More than previous generations, they are concerned about their mental health and educational prospects, new surveys show.

Unable to fathom a 2020 rematch, many Americans are clinging to forlorn hopes and floating wild theories — including that Michelle Obama might replace President Biden.