Politics

abortion rights 11/2/2022

Where Republican Midterm Candidates Really Stand on Abortion Only five responded to a Cut survey, so we set the record straight on the rest.

By Camille Squires

power 11/22/2022

The Herschel Walker Campaign Keeps Getting Messier Jane Doe, who alleged the pro-life Senate candidate encouraged her to have an abortion, challenged him to meet her in person before the runoff.

By Danielle Cohen

life after roe 11/21/2022

She Beat Abortion Foes in Kansas. Then She Did It Again in Kentucky. The architect of abortion-rights wins in red states explains how to convince voters to support the right to choose.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

lies 11/21/2022

Alex Jones Owes Sandy Hook Families Nearly $1.5 Billion A new report suggests Jones may have moved money around to simulate bankruptcy.

By Claire Lampen

sounds good! 11/18/2022

Madison Cawthorn Has Left the Building The scandal-plagued congressman appears to have vacated his offices well before the end of his term.

By Danielle Cohen

politics 11/17/2022

Nancy Pelosi Is Stepping Down As House Speaker The first woman to hold the Speaker’s gavel announced that she won’t seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

politics 11/17/2022

Mitch McConnell Votes Against Respect for Marriage Act Despite the fact that it would protect his own interracial marriage.

By Tariro Mzezewa

trump 2024 11/16/2022

Ivanka Would Prefer Not To She says she does “not plan to be involved in politics” as her dad launches his 2024 bid.

By Claire Lampen

life after roe 11/9/2022

It Was a Good Night for Abortion Rights From Michigan to Kentucky, voters turned out to protect access.

By Andrea González-Ramírez

early and often 11/8/2022

Kathy Hochul Beats Back a Serious Challenge From Lee Zeldin The governor’s race became surprisingly close after the Republican assailed her on crime and made inroads in the suburbs.