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In the Republican Party of 2024, styled in the image of former President Donald J. Trump, a norm-preserving, consensus-driven act — even a basic one — can be a career-ending offense.

As president, Donald Trump never trusted the intelligence community. His antipathy has only grown since he left office, with potentially serious implications should he return to power.

He could transform our government into a modern Tammany Hall, installing a kleptocratic leadership that will be difficult to dislodge.

The former president has tried to stoke fear around immigration and border security throughout his 2024 campaign, as he has done in the past.

A share of donations taken in by the Republican National Committee will go to the group footing his legal bills before any of the cash goes to the party itself.

Donald J. Trump’s lawyers told a judge that their client could not come up with the collateral needed to stave off efforts to collect a $454 million judgment. He has six days left.

In a raucous State of the Union address, the president’s goal was to reassure Americans that at 81 he is ready for a second term. He made his case, loudly and forcefully.

Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt offered the confidence in our country that we need right now.

The 2,000-mile frontier has become a symbol in American politics as the debate over immigration grows increasingly polarized.

Former President Donald J. Trump suggested that he would incite Russia to attack “delinquent” U.S. allies, foreshadowing potentially far-reaching changes in the world order if he wins the White House again.

Judge Tanya Chutkan removed the planned March 4 start from her calendar, formalizing a delay that had become increasingly likely in recent weeks. It remains unclear when the trial might start.

In a social media post, Donald J. Trump appeared to take a stance that went even further than his lawyers have in court about the scope of immunity from prosecution that a president should enjoy.

She’s seen as a descendant of the Republican establishment, but she’s actually the kind of bruiser who’s in line with the current G.O.P. vibe.