What Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Says Behind Closed Doors
At a major fossil fuel summit, Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department, declared, “There Is No Climate Crisis.”
Donald Trump
Explore The Lever’s coverage of the 45th, and soon-to-be 47th, president of the United States.
The Biden Reforms That Will Be First To Go
Thanks to Republican deregulatory frenzy and Democratic gambles, many key consumer-protection initiatives could soon be wiped away.
Political Betting Hits The Jackpot With Trump
Booming political gambling markets are poised to win big under a Trump administration, despite mounting concerns about the dangers of wagering on American democracy.
Dems Could Hand Trump The Power To Exact His Revenge
Congress is set to vote on bipartisan legislation that would let Trump wipe out enemy nonprofits under the guise of fighting terrorism.
How To Lose Pennsylvania
We spoke with Pennsylvania officials and experts to understand how the pivotal swing state went to Trump.
How Democrats Can Win Back The Working Class
Why Donald Trump was able to shatter the Democratic coalition — and what needs to be done to rebuild it.
Handbook For The Politically Deceased
Your guide to what the hell just happened in the election and what’s ahead.
Election 2024: How Billionaire Avengers Destroyed Democracy
Both parties’ campaigns purporting to “save democracy” ended up burning it down.
Project 2025 Is Even More Radical Than You Think
Project 2025, the conservative agenda for the next Trump administration, would allow him to govern through fear.