{"id":2388442,"date":"2025-01-09T15:59:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T20:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-examiner-originals-2024-series-highlights\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T16:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T21:00:20","slug":"washington-examiner-originals-2024-series-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-examiner-originals-2024-series-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Examiner originals: 2024 series highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwashington-examiner-originals-2024-series-highlights%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2388442&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Washington Examiner has been producing \u2063a\u2063 series of in-depth\u2062 original reports focusing on notable political issues and events \u2064leading up\u200d to the\u200c 2024 elections. Among the key topics covered \u200dare\u2062 ongoing analyses of the 2024 election landscape, President Donald Trump\u2019s agenda, cultural \u2062wars, and decisions made in Washington that affect everyday life. <\/p>\n<p>Recent highlights \u200cinclude a retrospective on issues that may define 2025,\u200c ongoing tensions between the U.S. and adversaries like China\u200d and Russia, and the impacts\u200d of a potential republican trifecta \u200don DC&#8217;s workforce and local governance. The series also emphasizes\u200b the arrival of new Congressional members and importance of \u200clocal\u200b elections, ballot initiatives, and referenda affecting numerous pivotal\u2062 topics.<\/p>\n<p>Further discussions delve \u2064into the implications \u200dof the Israel-Hamas conflict\u2063 on U.S. politics, the evolving views on drug policies in Western states, and the\u200b urgent need for reforms in Social Security. The\u200c reporting underscores a thorough view of the\u2064 electoral battlegrounds,showcasing \u200dhow various demographic shifts,crises such as the migrant situation in Denver,and the rising interest in third-party \u2063candidates within the \u200ccurrent political climate could impact voter turnout and\u2062 election results. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the series \u200clooks into the legal entanglements \u200cof Trump as he approaches his electoral campaign amidst multiple indictments and dives\u2063 into how personal ties within influential political\u2064 families could reshape dynamics in local, state, and national\u2062 elections. <\/p>\n<p>the Washington Examiner&#8217;s series \u2063aims to shed light on emerging trends, crises, and issues that voters will face \u2063heading \u200cinto \u200cthe crucial 2024 \u2062elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Washington Examiner originals: 2024 series highlights<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1926900\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> prides itself on its original, in-depth, enterprise, and investigative reporting. Below is a summary of the weekly series the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has run since the start of 2024. They include on-the-ground reporting from the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">2024 election<\/a>, forensic analysis of President-elect <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s agenda, important issues in the culture war, and the decisions made in <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington<\/a> that affect everyday people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Highlights of the Washington Examiner&rsquo;s 2024 series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 Days of Christmas: A dozen issues confronting Trump and the US in 2025<\/h2>\n<p><em>In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner identified 12 issues we believe will shape and influence 2025 and beyond. The incoming Trump administration has made the fight against illegal immigration and the use of tariffs its flagship policy items. The U.S. will also possibly undergo a health revolution, while very real questions need to be answered on everything from Social Security reform to the military to the changing landscape of the energy sector.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3267306\/fight-against-illegal-immigration-sanctuary-cities-tom-homan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The fight against illegal immigration, sanctuary cities, and what lies in store for Tom Homan\">The fight against illegal immigration, sanctuary cities, and what lies in store for Tom Homan<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3267040\/rfk-jr-hhs-what-to-expect-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What to expect from RFK Jr. in 2025\">What to expect from RFK Jr. in 2025<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3256937\/major-changes-coming-to-social-security-regardless-trump-presence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump&rsquo;s presence\">Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump&rsquo;s presence<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3261471\/trump-warrior-board-reshape-woke-pentagon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump doesn&rsquo;t need &lsquo;warrior board&rsquo; to reshape &lsquo;woke&rsquo; Pentagon in his image\">Trump doesn&rsquo;t need &lsquo;warrior board&rsquo; to reshape &lsquo;woke&rsquo; Pentagon in his image<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3250341\/economic-headwinds-2025-inflation-tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump&rsquo;s administration to face economic headwinds in 2025: Inflation, tariffs, and beyond\">Trump&rsquo;s administration to face economic headwinds in 2025: Inflation, tariffs, and beyond<\/a><br \/>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3265269\/john-bolton-trump-anti-us-axis-threats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"John Bolton fears Trump doesn&rsquo;t understand growing threat of anti-US axis\">John Bolton fears Trump doesn&rsquo;t understand growing threat of anti-US axis<\/a><br \/>Part 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3270611\/snap-benefits-farm-bill-future-next-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How SNAP benefits and the future of the farm bill may play out next year\">How SNAP benefits and the future of the farm bill may play out next year<\/a><br \/>Part 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3270286\/democrats-in-search-of-new-faces-as-they-prepare-for-recycled-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democrats in search of &lsquo;new faces&rsquo; as they prepare for &lsquo;recycled&rsquo; Trump\">Democrats in search of &lsquo;new faces&rsquo; as they prepare for &lsquo;recycled&rsquo; Trump<\/a><br \/>Part 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3272000\/can-gop-deliver-success-trump-first-100-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Can the GOP keep it together to deliver success for Trump in his first 100 days?\">Can the GOP keep it together to deliver success for Trump in his first 100 days?<\/a><br \/>Part 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3272904\/trump-enemies-face-uncertainty-pam-bondi-doj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prosecuting the prosecutors? Trump enemies face uncertainty with a Bondi DOJ\">Prosecuting the prosecutors? Trump enemies face uncertainty with a Bondi DOJ<\/a><br \/>Part 11: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3269029\/energy-approach-trump-administration-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"&lsquo;All of the above&rsquo; approach to energy will be left behind in 2025\">&lsquo;All of the above&rsquo; approach to energy will be left behind in 2025<\/a><br \/>Part 12: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3264633\/top-2025-governor-special-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The top 2025 governor and special election races to watch\">The top 2025 governor and special election races to watch<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The&nbsp;next&nbsp;frontier: US confronts China and Russia in new battlefields<\/h2>\n<p><em>The United States is locked in a battle for supremacy with China and Russia that has taken many forms. The constant competition has resulted in the sides looking to gain an advantage in nontraditional battlefields. In space, a previous gentleman&rsquo;s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals. This series investigated<\/em> <em>this existential struggle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/space\/3257375\/next-frontier-us-china-russia-space-weapons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"US adversaries 'shrinking' the 'gap' in space capabilities\">US adversaries &lsquo;shrinking&rsquo; the &lsquo;gap&rsquo; in space capabilities<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3258999\/russian-navy-chief-touts-arctic-nuclear-forces-guarantee-national-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Russian navy chief touts Arctic nuclear forces as guarantee of national security\">Russian navy chief touts Arctic nuclear forces as guarantee of national security<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3261510\/us-catch-china-race-critical-minerals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Major international policy change can help US catch China in race for critical minerals\">Major international policy change can help US catch China in race for critical minerals<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Draining&nbsp;DC:&nbsp;How Republican trifecta will upend the nation&rsquo;s capital<\/h2>\n<p><em>Officials in&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;are eyeing the looming&nbsp;Republican&nbsp;trifecta&nbsp;with uncertainty, debating whether returning to a &ldquo;resistance&rdquo; mindset will be more effective than finding ways to work with President-elect Donald Trump.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3253290\/what-could-happen-to-dc-federal-workforce-under-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What could happen to DC's federal workforce under Trump 2.0\">What could happen to DC&rsquo;s federal workforce under Trump 2.0<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3253463\/what-republicans-plan-for-dc-with-trifecta-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What Republicans plan for DC with trifecta control\">What Republicans plan for DC with trifecta control<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3253800\/dc-leaders-split-fight-trump-find-common-ground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DC leaders split on whether to fight with Trump or find common ground\">DC leaders split on whether to fight with Trump or find common ground<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=3251667&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Seven times the federal government has interfered with DC governance\">Seven times the federal government has interfered with DC governance<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capitol&rsquo;s&nbsp;new&nbsp;crop: The fresh faces of the 119th Congress<\/h2>\n<p><em>The 2024 election cycle has ended, with Republicans holding control of all three branches of government. The&nbsp;Washington Examiner&nbsp;interviewed over two dozen new members as they prepared to take office in January.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3240242\/fresh-faces-house-ready-roll-up-sleeves-119th-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The fresh faces of the House who are ready to &lsquo;roll up&rsquo; their sleeves in the 119th Congress\">The fresh faces of the House who are ready to &lsquo;roll up&rsquo; their sleeves in the 119th Congress<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3241837\/capitol-new-crop-four-house-republicans-maga-champions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The four House Republicans poised to become MAGA champions\">The four House Republicans poised to become MAGA champions<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3241785\/meet-new-senators-119th-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Meet the freshman senators of the 119th Congress\">Meet the freshman senators of the 119th Congress<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3241650\/capitols-new-crop-riley-moore-continues-his-familys-history-in-west-virginia-politics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Riley Moore continues his family&rsquo;s history in West Virginia politics\">Riley Moore continues his family&rsquo;s history in West Virginia politics<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3244925\/bernie-moreno-maga-freshman-ohio-senior-senator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Freshman Bernie Moreno relishes in leap to Ohio&rsquo;s senior senator\">Freshman Bernie Moreno relishes in leap to Ohio&rsquo;s senior senator<\/a><br \/>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3244443\/sarah-mcbride-rejects-trans-member-label-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sarah McBride didn&rsquo;t come to Congress to be the &lsquo;trans member&rsquo;\">Sarah McBride didn&rsquo;t come to Congress to be the &lsquo;trans member&rsquo;<\/a><br \/>Part 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3244508\/shomari-figures-house-alabama-new-black-majority-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shomari Figures sees the &lsquo;good&rsquo; government can do for Alabama&rsquo;s newest district\">Shomari Figures sees the &lsquo;good&rsquo; government can do for Alabama&rsquo;s newest district<\/a><br \/>Part 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3244303\/tim-sheehy-unlikely-bipartisan-trio-senate-schiff-kim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tim Sheehy forms unlikely bipartisan trio as he cements rightward shift in Senate\">Tim Sheehy forms unlikely bipartisan trio as he cements rightward shift in Senate<\/a><br \/>Part 9: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3247835\/jeff-hurd-colorado-republican-taking-over-house-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jeff Hurd, Colorado&rsquo;s &lsquo;accidental politician&rsquo; who is taking over Boebert&rsquo;s old House seat\">Jeff Hurd, Colorado&rsquo;s &lsquo;accidental politician&rsquo; who is taking over Boebert&rsquo;s old House seat<\/a><br \/>Part 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3248805\/capitol-new-crop-freedom-caucus-attracts-new-blood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Freedom Caucus attracts new blood as group looks to expand influence\">Freedom Caucus attracts new blood as group looks to expand influence<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct&nbsp;democracy: Ballot initiatives and referenda to know ahead of election day<\/h2>\n<p><em>The 2024 elections included a raft of ballot measures across every state. Voters were asked to mark their preference on controversial topics such as abortion, school choice, the legalization of drugs, and much more. This series<\/em> <em>took a forensic look at several of these items.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3203162\/2024-abortion-ballot-measures-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 abortion ballot measures: What to know\">2024 abortion ballot measures: What to know<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3204068\/2024-minimum-wage-ballot-measures-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 minimum wage ballot measures: What to know\">2024 minimum wage ballot measures: What to know<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3206448\/2024-school-choice-ballot-measures-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 school choice ballot measures: What to know\">2024 school choice ballot measures: What to know<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3202284\/2024-election-law-ballot-measures-what-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 election law ballot measures: What to know\">2024 election law ballot measures: What to know<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/3211672\/2024-drug-policy-ballot-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 drug policy ballot measures: What to know\">2024 drug policy ballot measures: What to know<\/a><br \/>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3193166\/2024-ballot-measures-on-crime-hunting-state-flags-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 ballot measures on crime, hunting, state flags, and more\">2024 ballot measures on crime, hunting, state flags, and more<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All&nbsp;politics&nbsp;is&nbsp;local: The mayoral, district attorney, and state races you may not have heard of<\/h2>\n<p><em>As amazing as it is to say, there were actually elections going on other than the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">presidential contest<\/a>, and a lot of them at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local<\/a>&nbsp;level will have more immediate ramifications for communities. This&nbsp;series, All Politics Is Local, highlighted some of the most intriguing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mayor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mayoral<\/a>&nbsp;battles, district attorney races, and state legislature tussles that were decided on Nov. 5.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3191910\/four-mayoral-races-that-could-reshape-democratic-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Four mayoral races that could reshape Democratic landscape\">Four mayoral races that could reshape Democratic landscape<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3196398\/progressive-district-attorneys-chopping-block-2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Progressive district attorneys on the chopping block in 2024 elections\">Progressive district attorneys on the chopping block in 2024 elections<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3192211\/six-state-legislature-races-watch-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Six state legislature races to watch in November\">Six state legislature races to watch in November<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing of the guard: Everything you need to know about 2025&rsquo;s&nbsp;transition&nbsp;teams<\/h2>\n<p><em>Whoever won the presidential race on Nov. 5 would have 76 days to complete a complicated and massive effort to take over the federal government from outgoing President Joe Biden. That process had already begun for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While most of the attention will fall on what the president-elect is doing, some scrutiny may fall on Biden&rsquo;s transition out of office, including on how his <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">team handles classified documents<\/a>. This series looked at the challenges ahead for all three leaders&rsquo; transitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3185747\/harris-presidential-transition-incumbency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Harris transition won&rsquo;t be &lsquo;a piece of cake&rsquo; despite incumbency\">Harris transition won&rsquo;t be &lsquo;a piece of cake&rsquo; despite incumbency<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3187717\/trump-better-prepared-staff-administration-delaying-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump delaying transition efforts despite 2016 &lsquo;disaster&rsquo;\">Trump delaying transition efforts despite 2016 &lsquo;disaster&rsquo;<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3187727\/biden-mishandling-classified-documents-presidential-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Biden mishandling of classified documents looms over presidential transition\">Biden mishandling of classified documents looms over presidential transition<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oct.&nbsp;7: One Year Later<\/h2>\n<p><em>On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists killed 1,200 Israelis in an attack, the likes of which the country had never seen. Since then, Israel has been determined to eradicate Hamas from Gaza, while fending back attacks from Iran and its proxies. The aftermath of the attack has strained relations between the United States and Israel, while the Democratic Party at home threatens to be torn apart by anti-Israeli activists, both within Congress and playing out on campuses across the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3177255\/october-7-anniversary-hamas-attacks-upended-middle-east-us-israeli-alliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How Hamas attacks upended Middle East and US-Israeli alliance forever\">How Hamas attacks upended Middle East and US-Israeli alliance forever<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3177547\/israel-hostages-families-october-7-hamas-attacks-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"&lsquo;Another day of a living hell&rsquo;: Families of Israeli hostages mark Oct. 7 anniversary\">&lsquo;Another day of a living hell&rsquo;: Families of Israeli hostages mark Oct. 7 anniversary<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3179335\/israel-goals-hamas-october-7-terrorists-hanging-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas after Oct. 7. The terrorists are still hanging on one year later\">Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas after Oct. 7. The terrorists are still hanging on one year later<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3180108\/october-7-anniversary-israel-gaza-conflict-upend-us-2024-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How the conflict could upend entire US election\">How the conflict could upend entire US election<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3180108\/october-7-anniversary-israel-gaza-conflict-upend-us-2024-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How the conflict took over college campuses\">How the conflict took over college campuses<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Down from the High: Blue states rethink failed drug policies<\/h2>\n<p><em>The Western U.S. has been conducting an experiment that went awry. What began as loosening restrictions on the recreational use of marijuana snowballed into legalizing the possession and use of hard drugs such as heroin and fentanyl. Now, states are starting to reconsider the wisdom of those policies. This series looked at blue states that are starting to&nbsp;come&nbsp;Down from the High.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3160330\/down-high-west-came-regret-dance-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How the West came to regret its dance with drugs\">How the West came to regret its dance with drugs<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3166874\/down-high-states-first-legalized-marijuana-plummet-tax-revenue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"States that first legalized marijuana see plummet in tax revenue\">States that first legalized marijuana see plummet in tax revenue<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3169038\/down-high-west-seeks-legalize-regulate-psychedelic-mushroom-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How the West seeks to legalize and regulate psychedelic mushroom trips\">How the West seeks to legalize and regulate psychedelic mushroom trips<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social&nbsp;security&nbsp;stakes: Clock ticks for reform as election nears<\/h2>\n<p><em>Social Security was one of the most pressing concerns for voters in November. The trust fund is projected to dry up in about 10 years, yet efforts to reform it have stalled, and neither presidential candidate seemed inclined to weigh in. This&nbsp;series looked at how we got here, what could be done, and if anybody has the stomach to tackle it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3161695\/why-efforts-stave-off-social-security-exhaustion-fizzled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why efforts to stave off&nbsp;exhaustion have fizzled out\">Why efforts to stave off&nbsp;exhaustion have fizzled out<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3161880\/social-security-stakes-fiscal-commission-best-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fiscal commission seen as best bet to fix dire situation\">Fiscal commission seen as best bet to fix dire situation<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance\/3160104\/stake-social-security-beneficiaries-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What&rsquo;s at stake for Social Security beneficiaries this election\">What&rsquo;s at stake for Social Security beneficiaries this election<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Games: Lawsuits and new rules lined up to &lsquo;defend democracy&rsquo;<\/h2>\n<p><em>Legal fights over election integrity were well underway with less than two months to go to the election. This&nbsp;series<\/em> <em>looked at Democratic attempts to make sure they didn&rsquo;t have a repeat of 2016. Republican lawyers, meanwhile, were still spooked by what happened in the aftermath of 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3153784\/democratic-legal-games-undermine-defenders-democracy-image\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democratic legal games undermine self-styled defenders of democracy image\">Democratic legal games undermine self-styled defenders of democracy image<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3155269\/trump-difficult-proposition-find-top-legal-talent-2024-election-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump faces &lsquo;difficult proposition&rsquo; to find top legal talent for 2024 election challenges \">Trump faces &lsquo;difficult proposition&rsquo; to find top legal talent for 2024 election challenges<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3157696\/republicans-fight-for-citizenship-bill-reshape-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans fight for citizenship bill that would reshape elections\">Republicans fight for citizenship bill that would reshape elections<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3155588\/republicans-2024-legal-army-guards-stolen-election-claims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans&rsquo; 2024 legal army guards against a repeat of Trump&rsquo;s stolen election claims\">Republicans&rsquo; 2024 legal army guards against a repeat of Trump&rsquo;s stolen election claims<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supermarket&nbsp;Sweep-up: How a grocery store merger is changing more than your shopping<\/h2>\n<p><em>The Federal Trade Commission is challenging Kroger&rsquo;s acquisition of Albertsons, saying their merger would be anticompetitive. The&nbsp;Washington Examiner took a deeper look at what this lawsuit and possible merger would do to food prices<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=3146254&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kroger-Albertsons merger: Why the FTC says it will raise food prices\">Kroger-Albertsons merger: Why the FTC says it will raise food prices<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3143402\/how-the-kroger-merger-could-further-erode-the-administrative-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How the Kroger merger could further erode the administrative state\">How the Kroger merger could further erode the administrative state<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3151113\/ftc-lawsuit-kroger-albertsons-merger-political-tightrope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"FTC lawsuit over Kroger-Albertsons merger is a political tightrope for Harris and Trump\">FTC lawsuit over Kroger-Albertsons merger is a political tightrope for Harris and Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battleground&nbsp;Ballots: Voting rules you need to know<\/h2>\n<p><em>Early got underway in several states in September. The&nbsp;<\/em>Washington Examiner<em>&nbsp;took a closer look at the swing states, including voting rules you needed to know and key differences from prior elections.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3139938\/batteground-ballots-arizona-election-voting-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How Arizona&rsquo;s election will be different this November after years of scrutiny\">How Arizona&rsquo;s election will be different this November after years of scrutiny<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3142047\/battleground-ballots-north-carolina-voting-lawsuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"North Carolina launches 2024 voting with election lawsuits in limbo\">North Carolina launches 2024 voting with election lawsuits in limbo<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3143523\/battleground-ballots-pennsylvania-counting-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How Pennsylvania&rsquo;s 2020 problems could drag 2024 counting on for days\">How Pennsylvania&rsquo;s 2020 problems could drag 2024 counting on for days<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3136925\/battleground-ballots-2024-election-test-raft-new-voting-laws-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"2024 election to test raft of new voting laws in Michigan\">2024 election to test raft of new voting laws in Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Authority: Has the world stopped listening to lame-duck Biden?<\/h2>\n<p><em>America&rsquo;s allies believe the Biden administration&rsquo;s credibility is deteriorating on the world stage and it has lost control of escalation management in conflict zones, namely the Middle East and Ukraine. This&nbsp;<\/em>Washington Examiner<em>&nbsp;series looked at the reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3134936\/lost-authority-us-allies-lose-respect-biden-approach-escalation-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"US allies losing respect for Biden&rsquo;s approach to escalation management\">US allies losing respect for Biden&rsquo;s approach to escalation management<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3131040\/iran-doubts-us-will-respond-several-fronts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Iran doubts US &lsquo;will&rsquo; to respond on several fronts\">Iran doubts US &lsquo;will&rsquo; to respond on several fronts<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3137418\/lost-authority-china-pressure-campaign-risks-end-of-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"China&rsquo;s pressure campaign risks &lsquo;end of the world&rsquo;\">China&rsquo;s pressure campaign risks &lsquo;end of the world&rsquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living on the Edge: US stares down tax cliff<\/h2>\n<p><em>Congress faces a major &ldquo;tax cliff&rdquo; in 2025 with the expiration of the individual components of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, otherwise known as the Trump tax cuts. The 2024 elections will largely determine the fate of trillions of dollars in tax cuts and the course of policy for years to come. At stake are individual tax rates, the doubled standard deduction, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-barone-in-a-winter-of-discontent-americans-vote-for-the-status-quo\/\" title=\"Michael Barone: In a Winter of Discontent, Americans Vote for the Status Quo\">enlarged child tax credit<\/a>, the new tax break for businesses that file as individuals, and the increased exemptions for the estate tax. The&nbsp;series featured key considerations for this major tax battle.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3114435\/multifront-battle-corporate-tax-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The coming multifront battle over the corporate tax rate\">The coming multifront battle over the corporate tax rate<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3115857\/welfare-or-cat-ladies-coming-fight-child-tax-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Welfare or sticking it to cat ladies? The coming fight over the child tax credit\">Welfare or sticking it to cat ladies? The coming fight over the child tax credit<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3112847\/what-would-happen-if-trump-tax-cuts-expired\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What would happen if the Trump tax cuts expired\">What would happen if the Trump tax cuts expired<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3115079\/harris-ties-her-own-hands-with-400000-tax-pledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Harris ties her own hands with $400,000 tax pledge\">Harris ties her own hands with $400,000 tax pledge<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100 days to define Kamala Harris<\/h2>\n<p><em>Kamala Harris&rsquo;s ascension to the top of the ticket energized the Democratic base and refocused Republican attack lines. With less than 100 days to go until the election, defining Kamala Harris would take place at lightning speed. This series took a closer look at various aspects of her campaign and persona.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3101136\/kamala-harris-police-image-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"'Kamala the cop' image not all its cracked up to be\">&lsquo;Kamala the cop&rsquo; image not all it&rsquo;s cracked up to be<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3102482\/harris-abortion-advocate-her-top-campaign-plank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Harris the abortion advocate: Her top campaign plank\">Harris the abortion advocate: Her top campaign plank<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3103747\/kamala-harris-liberal-record-forget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The liberal record Kamala Harris would like to forget in 2024\">The liberal record Kamala Harris would like to forget in 2024<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3104308\/border-czar-kamala-harris-immigration-record-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"&lsquo;Border czar&rsquo; Kamala Harris flip-flops on immigration to build case against Trump\">&lsquo;Border czar&rsquo; Kamala Harris flip-flops on immigration to build case against Trump<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3107998\/harris-climate-hawk-tries-to-move-toward-middle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Harris the climate hawk tries to move to the middle\">Harris the climate hawk tries to move to the middle<\/a><br \/>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3109737\/republicans-flipping-attacks-define-harris-weird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans walk fine line in flipping attacks to define Harris as &lsquo;weird&rsquo;\">Republicans walk fine line in flipping attacks to define Harris as &lsquo;weird&rsquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alphabet Soup: Has the DEI bubble finally burst?<\/h2>\n<p><em>The Secret Service failures during the near assassination of former President Donald Trump once again shone the spotlight on so-called DEI hiring, with Director Kimberly Cheatle being accused of being a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-failures-deepen-skepticism-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-efforts\/\" title=\"Federal failures deepen skepticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts\">box-ticking diversity hire<\/a>. This&nbsp;series<\/em> <em>took a closer look at whether the DEI chickens have come home to roost in the federal government, whether the private sector has finally had enough, and if the much-maligned term is here to stay or if it will simply morph into something else altogether.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3088823\/alphabet-soup-federal-failures-deepen-skepticism-dei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Federal failures deepen skepticism of DEI\">Federal failures deepen skepticism of DEI<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3089767\/alphabet-soup-dei-bubble-burst-shift-private-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Has the DEI bubble finally burst? Shift in the private sector\">Has the DEI bubble finally burst? Shift in the private sector<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3096092\/alphabet-soup-future-dei-power-obscurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The future of DEI and the power of obscurity\">The future of DEI and the power of obscurity<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mailing it in: Ballots, voter registration, and looming election fights<\/h2>\n<p><em>Four months out from Election Day, activists were still fighting over the rules that would dictate how voters cast their ballots, including in swing states. The parties were preparing for legal battles if the results were close, as they were four years earlier. This series looked at<\/em> <em>battles over election rules.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3064762\/swing-state-mail-in-ballot-lawsuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swing-state ballot lawsuits could shape 2024 presidential race\">Swing-state ballot lawsuits could shape 2024 presidential race<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3065281\/mailing-it-in-fights-brewing-voter-registration-key-swing-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fights brewing over voter registration in key swing states\">Fights brewing over voter registration in key swing states<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3067147\/republicans-democrats-lay-groundwork-election-results-fights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans and Democrats lay groundwork for election results fights\">Republicans and Democrats lay groundwork for election results fights<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matter&nbsp;of&nbsp;Debate: The event that could upend 2024 race<\/h2>\n<p><em>President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;and former President Donald Trump were set to resume hostilities with the first presidential debate in Atlanta. They were battling low expectations, legal records, and lingering doubts about their records and character, as well as battling each other. The&nbsp;<\/em>Washington Examiner<em> took a closer look at the event.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3054830\/matter-of-debate-biden-head-to-head-matchup-show-in-command-faculties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RFK debate snub becomes latest setback for uphill campaign\">Biden&rsquo;s ticket to win head-to-head matchup is to show he is in &lsquo;command of his faculties&rsquo;<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3051960\/matter-of-debate-biden-trump-promises-2020-debates-how-have-they-held-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Biden and Trump made a lot of promises in 2020 debates. How have they held up?\">Biden and Trump made a lot of promises in 2020 debates. How have they held up?<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3053661\/rfk-debate-snub-latest-setback-uphill-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RFK debate snub becomes latest setback for uphill campaign\">RFK debate snub becomes latest setback for uphill campaign<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3057181\/matter-of-debate-trump-returns-fulton-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump returns to Fulton County, where &lsquo;it feels like he&rsquo;s never left&rsquo;\">Trump returns to Fulton County, where &lsquo;it feels like he&rsquo;s never left&rsquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fauci Unmasked: Pandemic legacy four years on<\/h2>\n<p><em>Dr. Anthony Fauci was the face of the U.S. government&rsquo;s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He sought to defend his own tenure in government in a new memoir published in June. He also faced renewed congressional scrutiny around that time. This series looked at his record and legacy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3045129\/fauci-unmasked-clearing-record-masks-social-distancing-vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Clearing the record on masks, social distancing, and vaccines\">Clearing the record on masks, social distancing, and vaccines<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3048613\/fauci-origins-covid-congressional-investigation-so-far\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fauci and the origins of COVID-19: The congressional investigation so far\">Fauci and the origins of COVID-19: The congressional investigation so far<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3048389\/fauci-unmasked-trust-public-health-vaccination-pandemic-casualty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trust in public health and vaccination was pandemic casualty\">Trust in public health and vaccination was pandemic casualty<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3051134\/fauci-unmasked-consequences-school-closures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The consequences of school closures\">The consequences of school closures<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation Nation: Reams of red tape face the chop<\/h2>\n<p><em>The future of the administrative state hung in the balance. Supreme Court justices would soon decide in a pair of cases whether to reverse a decades-old precedent known as the&nbsp;<\/em>Chevron<em>&nbsp;deference that would curb federal agencies&rsquo; power to regulate everything from Wall Street to the stove in your kitchen. This&nbsp;<\/em>s<em>eries looked at how a departure from this precedent could rip up the regulation nation<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3029041\/supreme-court-may-soon-undercut-bidens-regulatory-regime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Supreme Court may soon undercut Biden&rsquo;s regulatory regime\">Supreme Court may soon undercut Biden&rsquo;s regulatory regime<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3036280\/what-downfall-chevron-deference-mean-economic-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What the downfall of Chevron deference would mean for economic regulations\">What the downfall of Chevron deference would mean for economic regulations<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3034057\/downfall-chevron-deference-energy-climate-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"What the downfall of Chevron deference would mean for energy and climate regulations\">What the downfall of Chevron deference would mean for energy and climate regulations<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3040031\/can-trump-capitalize-post-chevron\/\" title=\"Supreme Court decision could help Trump roll back federal bureaucracy\">Supreme Court decision could help Trump roll back federal bureaucracy<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flip the Script: Expanding the map with Biden and Trump<\/h2>\n<p><em>President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump were locked in a fight for seven swing states that appeared to be in control of who will be the next president. But outside the Rust Belt and Sun Belt contests that have dominated everyone&rsquo;s attention, Republicans and Democrats were both putting states no one expected to be competitive on their November wish list. This series looked at four contests where the parties were looking to flip the script and steal a win where no one expected they could.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3013038\/democrats-believe-abortion-florida-play-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democrats believe abortion can put Florida in play in November\">Democrats believe abortion can put Florida in play in November<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3025024\/flip-the-script-republicans-harnessing-tremendous-momentum-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Republicans harnessing &lsquo;tremendous momentum&rsquo; in quest to win New Jersey\">Republicans harnessing &lsquo;tremendous momentum&rsquo; in quest to win New Jersey<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3028670\/flip-the-script-trump-new-york-landscape-republicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trump&rsquo;s New York state of mind changes landscape for Republicans\">Trump&rsquo;s New York state of mind changes landscape for Republicans<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3022036\/texas-democrats-seek-wins-focus-close-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Texas Democrats look to pick up wins by keeping focus close to home\">Texas Democrats look to pick up wins by keeping focus close to home<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Son of a Gun: Has Hunter Biden ducked out Republican sights?<\/h2>\n<p><em>Hunter Biden would soon stand trial on gun-related charges just as the GOP&rsquo;s effort to untangle his web of foreign moneymaking was fizzling out. While the political will to impeach President Joe Biden over any involvement in his family&rsquo;s influence peddling had all but disappeared, the belief that the Justice Department gave Hunter Biden favorable treatment had not. This series looked at where the saga stood on the eve of his first trial.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3017475\/son-of-a-gun-the-hunter-biden-cases-that-never-were\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Hunter Biden cases that never were\">The Hunter Biden cases that never were<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3020354\/son-of-a-gun-joe-biden-impeachment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Has the Joe Biden impeachment effort fizzled out?\">Has the Joe Biden impeachment effort fizzled out?<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3021588\/son-of-a-gun-hunter-biden-firearm-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hunter Biden to fight felony firearm charges in Delaware trial\">Hunter Biden to fight felony firearm charges in Delaware trial<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judgment Day: Why 2024 rematch won&rsquo;t be any old sequel<\/h2>\n<p><em>Election Day was less than six months away, and voters had a familiar choice of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Unless it&rsquo;s&nbsp;<\/em>The Godfather Part II<em>, sequels rarely live up to the hype. Although it may have looked like a 2020 repeat, the stars were competing in a different game and under different rules. This series<\/em> <em>investigated the key differences from 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/2993736\/electoral-map-hampers-bidens-rematch-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&lsquo;No room for error&rsquo; electoral map hampers Biden&rsquo;s rematch with Trump<\/a><br \/>Part 2:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3005156\/israel-protests-plague-biden-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Biden once backed protests on way to 2020 win. Now he&rsquo;s their target<\/a><br \/>Part 3:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3002412\/democrats-bank-abortion-carry-biden-2024\/\">Democrats bank on abortion to carry Biden as GOP adjusts strategy<\/a><br \/>Part 4:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/2995708\/biden-tries-hold-incumbency-advantage-against-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biden tries to leverage incumbency against a former president<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3013233\/new-election-laws-shape-millions-vote-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New election laws set to shape how millions vote in November\">New election laws set to shape how millions vote in November<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flaw and Order: Trump&rsquo;s indictments hanging by a thread<\/h2>\n<p><em>Former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s four criminal cases created an unprecedented legal gauntlet for him to run before voters had a chance to decide if he should return to the Oval Office. While Democrats cheered what they saw as long-overdue accountability for the former president, some legal experts expressed concerns that the cases &mdash; half were brought by partisan district attorneys, and the other half were overseen by the Biden Justice Department &mdash; were built on novel and unfair interpretations of the law. This series looked at the flaws that have unraveled the cases against Trump.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3002990\/flaw-and-order-trump-trial-georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trump trial in Georgia built on weak foundation<\/a><br \/>Part 2:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3005333\/flaw-and-order-trump-classified-documents-case\/\">Trump classified documents case suffers snags<\/a><br \/>Part 3:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3006916\/trump-new-york-trial-cracks-apart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trump&rsquo;s New York trial cracks apart<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3008829\/jack-smith-election-case-hangs-by-thread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jack Smith election case hangs on by a thread\">Jack Smith election case hangs on by a thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Line, New Battles: Maryland feels the primary pinch<\/h2>\n<p><em>Deep-blue Maryland has been a stronghold for Democrats in general elections for decades. But with a popular former Republican governor running for an open Senate seat and eight House races, the Old Line State could have sprung a few surprises in November. This series looked at the key figures and important issues six months until Election Day.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/2995352\/hogan-abortion-hurdle-maryland-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hogan&rsquo;s abortion answer may be his biggest hurdle to winning in Maryland\">Hogan&rsquo;s abortion answer may be his biggest hurdle to winning in Maryland<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/2996736\/trone-alsobrooks-maryland-primary-drives-wedge-democrats-senate-stake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Trone and Alsobrooks Maryland primary drives wedge between Democrats with Senate at stake\">Trone and Alsobrooks Maryland primary drives wedge between Democrats with Senate at stake<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/2997657\/raskin-campaigns-democrats-committee-gavel-flip-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Raskin campaigns for Democrats and a committee gavel in quest to flip the House\">Raskin campaigns for Democrats and a committee gavel in quest to flip the House<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/2999094\/maryland-three-open-house-races-large-primary-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maryland&rsquo;s three open House races draw packed primary fields\">Maryland&rsquo;s three open House races draw packed primary fields<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/2999239\/uncertainty-baltimore-businesses-aftermath-bridge-collapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Uncertainty clouds Baltimore businesses&rsquo; &lsquo;gritty&rsquo; optimism in aftermath of bridge collapse\">Uncertainty clouds Baltimore businesses&rsquo; &lsquo;gritty&rsquo; optimism in aftermath of bridge collapse<\/a><br \/>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/2999799\/maryland-bridge-collapse-wes-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bridge collapse pushes rising Democratic star Wes Moore into limelight\">Bridge collapse pushes rising Democratic star Wes Moore into limelight<\/a><br \/>Part 7: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3001410\/five-things-watch-election-maryland-primaries-control-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Five things to watch with Maryland primaries\">Five things to watch with Maryland primaries<\/a><br \/>Part 8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3004309\/larry-hogan-abortion-criticism-maryland-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hogan seeks to blunt abortion criticism in Maryland Senate race after clinching GOP primary\">Hogan seeks to blunt abortion criticism in Maryland Senate race after clinching GOP primary<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of the migrant crisis: Denver&rsquo;s rocky road as a sanctuary city<\/h2>\n<p><em>Denver, a self-described &ldquo;sanctuary city,&rdquo; has cared for more than 41,000 illegal immigrants over the past two years. The new arrivals have drained city resources and led to resentment from locals. The same can be said for other blue cities across the United States. This series investigated the strain on cities, schools, and healthcare within Denver in particular.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/2982349\/cost-migrant-crisis-denver-rocky-road-sanctuary-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Denver&rsquo;s rocky road as a sanctuary city<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/2983624\/cost-migrant-crisis-denver-schools-tested-to-limit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Denver schools tested to their limit<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/2985306\/cost-migrant-crisis-denver-hospitals-buckle-volume-patients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Denver hospitals buckle under volume of patients<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/2987282\/cost-of-migrant-crisis-denver-neighbors-had-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Why Denver&rsquo;s neighbors have had enough<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pining for Pennsylvania: Unlocking the crucial Keystone state<\/h2>\n<p><em>Pennsylvania was the ultimate battleground for 2024 with the White House, Senate, and House all poised to flip based on how voters there cast their ballots. This series looked at the demographics, politics, and key policies that made Pennsylvania the must-watch state of the year.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2973659\/pining-for-pennsylvania-mccormick-seeks-do-over-in-fight-for-crucial-senate-seat-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">McCormick seeks do-over in fight for crucial Senate seat<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2972640\/what-to-watch-tuesday-pennsylvania-primary-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">What to watch in Tuesday&rsquo;s primary election<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2975024\/pining-pennsylvania-republicans-battle-susan-wild-house-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Republicans battle to take on Susan Wild and save House majority<br \/><\/a>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2976411\/biden-bets-scranton-pennsylvania-roots-2024-battleground\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Biden bets being a &lsquo;kid from Scranton will deliver him 2024 battleground<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2969079\/pennsylvania-ground-zero-novel-biden-trump-tie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Why Pennsylvania could be &lsquo;ground zero&rsquo; for a novel Biden and Trump presidential tie<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riot Revisited: Jan. 6, justice, and Capitol consequences<\/h2>\n<p><em>More than three years after the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the <em>Justice<\/em><\/em> <em>Department continued to pursue those who participated through hundreds of aggressive prosecutions. That includes Donald Trump, whose political future and personal freedom may have depended on whether a jury believes he is to blame for the violence. But the intensity of the Biden DOJ&rsquo;s crackdown on Jan. 6 offenders stirred controversy, drew scrutiny from the Supreme Court in <\/em>Fischer v. United States<em>, and became a central focus of Trump&rsquo;s third presidential campaign. This series looked at the legal weaknesses in the DOJ&rsquo;s efforts to punish Jan. 6 defendants and the future of those cases if Trump reclaimed the White House.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2960959\/riot-revisited-biden-doj-supreme-court-fight-trump-jan-6-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DOJ tested in SCOTUS fight implicating Trump and hundreds of Jan. 6 cases<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2966310\/riot-revisited-jan-6-defendants-recount-orwellian-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jan. 6 defendants recount &lsquo;Orwellian&rsquo; treatment<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/2968247\/riot-revisited-trumps-pardon-jan-6-defendants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump&rsquo;s plans to pardon Jan. 6 defendants<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three&rsquo;s a Crowd: The third-party threat to 2024<\/h2>\n<p><em>A presidential election rematch in 2024 between Joe Biden and Donald Trump helped pave the way for renewed interest in third-party candidates. The most dominant interloper was Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/president\/general\/2024\/trump-vs-biden-vs-kennedy\"><em>polling at a healthy 11.7%<\/em><\/a><em>  and was being taken seriously, particularly by the Democratic National Committee. This cycle also saw No Labels threaten, and then fail, to field an alternative candidate, which nonetheless pointed to voters seeking an alternative to the status quo. This series looked at how and why third-party candidates could have played a major spoiler in November.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2954333\/spoiler-alert-rfk-jr-embraces-chaos-democrats-paranoid-cost-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">RFK Jr. embraces the chaos, has Democrats &lsquo;paranoid&rsquo; he&rsquo;ll cost Biden<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2956343\/threes-a-crowd-no-labels-surrender-underscores-difficulty-third-parties-face-in-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">No Labels surrender underscores difficulty third parties face in November<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2879933\/biden-tries-avoid-hillary-mistakes-third-party-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Biden tries to avoid Hillary&rsquo;s 2016 mistakes with assertive strategy<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2961601\/threes-a-crowd-third-party-candidates-threaten-to-upend-battleground-arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Third-party candidates threaten to upend battleground Arizona<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Base jumpers: How Biden could lose crucial voting blocs to Trump<\/h2>\n<p><em>Democrats had traditionally been able to bank on three major voting blocs backing them at the ballot box &mdash; however, President Joe Biden did not have that luxury this time around. Former President Donald Trump had made significant inroads with the black and Latino communities, as well as young voters, all of whom saw significant shifts away from their traditional Democratic Party home. If Biden could not turn the tide, his path to victory in 2024 became much more narrow &mdash; and in some crucial swing states, almost impossible.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2946165\/trump-biden-2024-black-voters-democrats-republicans-polls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump works to get black voters to abandon Biden this time around<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2946876\/base-jumpers-how-rumored-trump-vp-pick-could-help-seal-one-path-defeating-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How a rumored Trump VP pick could help seal one path to defeating Biden<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2949705\/base-jumpers-biden-hold-young-voters-leaves-open-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Biden&rsquo;s waning hold on young voters leaves door open for Trump<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mifepristone&rsquo;s moment: Abortion drug at the Supreme Court<\/h2>\n<p>&#8203;&#8203;<em>The Supreme Court was considering a lawsuit meant to reverse the Food and Drug Administration&rsquo;s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The case had major ramifications for abortion access, given that a majority of abortions are now performed via medication. It also could have reshaped the 2024 elections, in which abortion was expected to be a significant consideration for voters. This series provided an in-depth look at the case and its implications.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/2930851\/mifepristone-on-trial-what-to-know-about-the-supreme-court-oral-arguments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mifepristone on trial: What to know about the Supreme Court oral arguments<br \/><\/a>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/2934604\/mifepristone-science-what-to-know-about-the-abortion-pill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mifepristone science: What to know about the abortion pill<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/2932861\/supreme-court-abortion-pill-ruling-will-shape-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Supreme Court abortion pill ruling will shape 2024 election<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faith and flag: How the Left weaponized Christian values<\/h2>\n<p><em>The term &ldquo;Christian nationalism&rdquo;<\/em><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><em>has been used by the Left as a means of dismissing social conservatives who believe in the role of religion, or Judeo-Christian values, in everyday American life. This series analyzed what it actually means to be a &ldquo;Christian nationalist,&rdquo; why the term is maligned and misunderstood, and what role, if any, it might play in the Trump administration.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2913634\/faith-and-flag-how-the-left-used-christian-nationalism-to-undermine-traditional-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How the Left used &lsquo;Christian nationalism&rsquo; to undermine traditional values<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/2926482\/faith-and-flag-trump-return-would-cement-conservative-judiciary-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump return would cement conservative judiciary legacy<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/2929622\/faith-and-flag-trump-allies-push-deeply-conservative-second-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump allies push for deeply conservative second term<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buckeye Blitz: Ohio shapes up to decide control of the Senate<\/h2>\n<p><em>The presidential primary season may have been over with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump heading for a rematch, but several downballot races were up for grabs that would determine control of Congress. Ohio&rsquo;s primary decided which Republican would take on Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in November, as well as congressional contests key to the GOP House majority. This series examined the politics behind the races and the issues that would drive 2024 turnout.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2923969\/trump-world-old-guard-republicans-ohio-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trumpworld battles &lsquo;Old Guard&rsquo; Republicans for Ohio Senate seat<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2927169\/buckeye-blitz-ohio-senate-primary-trump-endorsement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ohio Senate primary tests strength of Trump endorsement<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2933411\/buckeye-blitz-trump-dominance-ohio-democrats-2024-meddling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump dominance in Ohio tests limits of Democrats&rsquo; 2024 meddling<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2934431\/abortion-ohio-politics-issue-1-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Abortion shapes Ohio politics months after voters guarantee access<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capital Punishment: How DC&rsquo;s crime crisis went from bad to worse<\/h2>\n<p><em>Crime in Washington is a crisis. Six months prior, the <\/em>Washington Examiner<em> looked at some of the issues plaguing the District of Columbia. In the months since, things felt worse than ever, but that might have been starting to change. In this series, we looked at how Washington wound up with its record on crime, how it affects its standing in the world, and what could be done to turn the problem around.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/2912149\/capital-punishment-when-did-crime-in-washington-dc-become-such-a-national-disgrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">When did crime in DC become such a national disgrace<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/2911627\/capital-punishment-carjackings-have-become-deadly-face-dcs-crime-epidemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Carjackings have become deadly face of crime epidemic<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2917716\/top-dc-attorney-jan-6-charges-declining-prosecute-other-crimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Top DC prosecutor brought hundreds of Jan. 6 charges while declining to prosecute some city violence<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden State Scramble: Super Tuesday showdown<\/h2>\n<p><em>Super Tuesday was upon us, and the golden prize up for grabs was California. Former President Donald Trump looked to burnish his credentials with a dominant delegate victory, and President Joe Biden also aimed for a dominant show. But there were plenty of intriguing downballot races, not least the jungle primary for former Sen. Dianne Feinstein&rsquo;s seat, as well as for several House seats. This series looked at all the above and more<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2893204\/super-tuesday-six-things-watch-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Six things to watch in California<br \/><\/a>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2893500\/super-tuesday-how-republican-steve-garvey-could-steal-california-senate-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How Republican Steve Garvey could steal California Senate seat<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2893351\/super-tuesday-george-gascon-los-angeles-progressive-prosecutor-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LA&rsquo;s &lsquo;godfather of progressive prosecutors&rsquo; faces 11 challengers<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2900496\/super-tuesday-schiff-porter-garvey-california-senate-primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Schiff aims to blunt Porter<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/2901188\/super-tuesday-five-california-house-races-that-could-flip-control-of-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Five House races that could flip control of Congress<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Stakes: The fight to be hailed as victors in Michigan<\/h2>\n<p><em>Michigan voters had an outsize impact on who would win the White House and which party would carry the House and Senate in 2024. This series looked at the thorny politics and unique matters that would swing the critical battleground state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2872128\/michigan-arab-uncommitted-protest-vote-warning-sign-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan uncommitted protest vote poised to be warning sign for Biden in November<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2885705\/great-stakes-michigan-moved-primary-dissension-confusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan moved primary to showcase state, but dissension and confusion ensued<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2872958\/israel-hamas-war-scrambles-key-biden-support-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Key demographics for Biden in Michigan scrambled by Israel-Hamas war<\/a><br \/>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2872560\/michigan-union-blue-collar-workers-drivers-seat-presidency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan union and blue-collar workers in the driver&rsquo;s seat for the presidency<\/a><br \/>Part 5: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2875296\/michigan-black-representation-bidens-problem-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan&rsquo;s black representation problem could become Biden&rsquo;s in November<br \/><\/a>Part 6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/2874817\/great-stakes-michigan-gop-disarray-two-conventions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Michigan GOP disarray sparks court intervention and dueling conventions<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs of war: Ukraine conflict, corruption and construction two years in<\/h2>\n<p><em>The war in Ukraine had been raging for two years and had reached an impasse. It had also become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/costs-of-war-ukraine-becomes-proxy-war-for-trump-biden-rematch\/\" title=\"Ukraine&#039;s role as a Trump-Biden battleground escalates costs of war\">political lightning rod back home<\/a> between those who believe funding is essential to keep Russian President <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vladimir-putin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Vladimir Putin<\/em><\/a><em>  contained and those who refuse to give Ukrainian counterpart <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/volodymyr-zelensky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Volodymyr Zelensky<\/em><\/a><em>  a blank check. This series investigated the state of the war itself, the corruption involved, the U.S. states that benefit from spending, and how it would shape the 2024 election.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2863477\/costs-of-war-ukrainian-corruption-threatens-past-future-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ukrainian corruption threatens past and future aid<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/2860986\/costs-of-war-ukraine-russia-conflict-moments-mattered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The moments that mattered most in Ukraine-Russia conflict<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2865651\/costs-of-war-states-with-the-most-to-gain-from-ukraine-aid-legislation-have-lawmakers-who-voted-against-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">States with the most to gain from Ukraine aid legislation have lawmakers who voted against it<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple of their eye: The GOP&rsquo;s New York State of Mind<\/h2>\n<p><em>Riding the coattails of a favorable congressional map and negative Democratic headwinds on crime and the economy, Republicans scored surprise wins in New York in 2022 to wrestle back control of the House. This series examined how focused the GOP would be on the Empire State in 2024 and if it could stop the Democratic Party from regaining the upper hand in its traditional stronghold.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2842262\/apple-of-their-eye-house-gop-has-math-map-problem-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The House GOP has a math, and a map, problem<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2845574\/apple-eye-red-dominoes-start-fall-santos-special-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Red dominoes could start to fall with Santos special election<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2842881\/is-gop-still-in-love-with-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Is the GOP still in love with New York<br \/><\/a>Part 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2850819\/apple-of-their-eye-trump-stefanik-ticket-has-gop-in-new-york-state-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump Stefanik ticket has GOP in a New York State of Mind<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middle East Mirage: The Biden administration&rsquo;s foreign policy illusions<\/h2>\n<p><em>The Biden administration&rsquo;s foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East, needed a strategic rethink and an injection of new ideas. The series investigated how the administration had fallen short on Iran engagement, the Israel-Hamas conflict and the push for a two-state solution, and sorely needed reform in the United Nations, particularly the UNRWA.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2834225\/biden-administration-iran-strategy-middle-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US&rsquo;s muddled Iran strategy under the microscope<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2828398\/biden-suspension-unrwa-welcome-not-far-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Decision to suspend UNRWA funding welcome &ndash; but doesn&rsquo;t go far enough<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/2844082\/us-pushes-two-state-solution-desired-except-hamas-netanyahu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US pushes for two-state solution desired by everyone &ndash; except Hamas and Netanyahu<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biden on the ballot: How Joe&rsquo;s issues run bigger than Palmetto politics<\/h2>\n<p><em>South Carolina began President Joe Biden&rsquo;s reelection effort in earnest on Feb. 3 with the first sanctioned Democratic primary. The contest, which he was all but sure to win, was the first time in 2024 that Biden was on the ballot. As such, the state presented an opportunity to examine the electability of the incumbent president, who had been plagued by low approval ratings across multiple measures and groups.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Part<em> <\/em>1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2818515\/biden-on-the-ballot-minority-voters-south-carolina-primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Joe&rsquo;s struggles with minority voters to see first test in South Carolina primary<\/a><br \/>Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2824309\/biden-on-the-ballot-border-test-south-carolina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Border takes center stage as Biden faces first primary test in South Carolina<\/a><br \/>Part 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2827026\/biden-ballot-south-carolinians-economy-white-house-messaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">South Carolinians worry about the economy despite White House messaging<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1926900\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1926900\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington Examiner 2024 Series Highlights: A summary of the Washington Examiner&#8217;s original reporting since early 2024, covering election insights, Trump&#8217;s agenda analysis, cultural issues, and impactful decisions in Washington<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2388443,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MixCollage-09-May-2024-11-05-AM-2863-3.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[33399,48223,32171,32076],"class_list":["post-2388442","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-2024-elections","tag-news-series","tag-political-commentary","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MixCollage-09-May-2024-11-05-AM-2863-3.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2388442"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2388446,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388442\/revisions\/2388446"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2388443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2388442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2388442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2388442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}