5 Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries
A viral video star propelled herself to victory. A teacher unseated an establishment candidate. And Stacey Abrams won a commanding victory.
‘This Is Not of God’: When Anti-Trump Evangelicals Confront Their Brethren
Concerned evangelicals staged a revival in Liberty University’s backyard to challenge Jerry Falwell Jr. and his alliance with President Trump.
On Washington: Usually Reliable and Cooperative, Centrist House Republicans Rebel
With their political survival at stake in the November midterm elections, frustrated moderates are rising up to demand an immigration vote that they say is long overdue.
Transgender Student in Bathroom Dispute Wins Court Ruling
Gavin Grimm was barred from using the boys’ restrooms at his Virginia high school. He sued in a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Stacey Abrams Wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor, Making History
Ms. Abrams is the first black woman in the U.S. to be a major party’s nominee for governor. A Democrat, Ms. Abrams will test just how much the state’s conservative politics are shifting.
Paul Ryan’s Hold on Speaker’s Job Is Tested by G.O.P. Infighting
Mr. Ryan’s fractious conference is a management problem for him, but now he is caught between conservatives and moderates on immigration, the special counsel and more.
White House Sets Meeting for Republican Lawmakers Over Informant
The White House said on Thursday that it had organized a meeting for top law enforcement officials and Republican lawmakers. But the details remained fuzzy.
Sinkhole Forms on White House Lawn. Blame the Swamp. Really.
“Drain the swamp” jabs were abundant on Twitter, but joking aside, the phrase has some geological merit. There is a “legitimate swamp” around the White House, an expert said.
Texas Governor Gathers Leaders to Talk Gun Violence: ‘What Are We Going to Do to Prevent This?’
In response to the shooting in Santa Fe, Tex., Gov. Greg Abbott is gathering leaders and interest groups to discuss ways to prevent future violence.
Amy McGrath, Once a Marine Aviator, Wins Democratic Primary for Kentucky’s 6th District
Ms. McGrath won without the backing of national Democrats. A viral video about her military experience helped generate more than $1 million in donations.
Congress Approves Bill Giving Patients a ‘Right to Try’ Experimental Drugs
The House passed a bill that would, in effect, allow patients to bypass the Food and Drug Administration and obtain an “investigational drug.” The Senate approved the same bill in August.
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