United States Politics and Government

April 27, 2024

Celebrities and Journalists Mix at Parties for White House Correspondents Dinner

In Washington, celebrities mixed with journalists and government officials at glittery parties before the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The early arrivals at a party […]
April 22, 2024

Melania Trump Reappears in the Public Eye, in Black

At the Log Cabin Republicans’ fund-raiser, the former first lady stepped into the campaign spotlight, just as her husband’s hush-money trial begins. On Saturday, the day […]
March 1, 2024

Dressing for the Cameras, if Not the Fray

In their visits to the border, President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump were image making for a national audience. Joe Biden and Donald Trump […]
January 24, 2024

Nikki Haley Hits Donald Trump Where It Hurts With Age Comments

On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley questioned Donald J. Trump’s vitality. Her jabs seemed to penetrate. If vanity is the soft underbelly of maleness, a vulnerable […]
December 1, 2023

The Undoing of George Santos

Lying is one thing in politics. But lying and stealing for the sake of Ferragamo and Hermès? In the end, it may have been the luxury […]
November 20, 2023

Rosalynn Carter, White House Trendsetter

Her style contribution as first lady deserves a reassessment. Rosalynn Carter, who died on Sunday at age 96, was rarely included on any list of best-dressed […]
November 8, 2023

Nikki Haley Wears the Skirts

Whether on the debate stage or “The Daily Show,” the Republican presidential candidate is strategic about standing out — in every way. In a crowded field […]
October 22, 2023

Tim Scott, Who Supports Aid to Israel and Ukraine, Opposes a Package With Both

The South Carolina senator and 2024 presidential candidate said a “longer process” was needed to determine how much aid to send to Ukraine, while Israel demanded […]
September 24, 2023

Republican Fashion Watch: The Hottest Trend for 2024 Candidates

Ron DeSantis wears a “Ron DeSantis” shirt. Tim Scott sports a “Tim Scott” hat. Self-branding is all the rage for presidential candidates. To find out why, […]
September 22, 2023

What We Lose When We Loosen Dress Codes

Allowing senators to wear what they please on the Senate floor may seem like liberation, but abandoning the dress code could wind up symbolizing the failure […]