Politics

A brief history of swift boating, from John Kerry to Tim Walz

Republicans' attacks on Tim Walz's military record mirror a 2004 smear campaign against John Kerry in some key ways. Here's how swift boating played out then — and what's different this time around.

Seattle leaders fall short on promised $20 million for student mental health

Half a century ago, Nixon became the only president to resign

All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.

The most pressing question about Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who should play them on SNL?

Steve Martin has said he turned down an offer from SNL to play Walz. Our critic offers some alternatives. 

Walz and legions of 'dudes' want to give men permission to vote Democrat

With the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Harris continues a trend that has risen out of her run for president: clearing the way for men to identify with their gender as they vote.

ABC News says Harris and Trump have agreed to a presidential debate on Sept. 10

The network's announcement on Thursday came shortly after Trump told a news conference that he had agreed to three debates with Harris in September on separate networks.