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November 2, 2024

7 Moments From the Extremely Online 2024 Election

In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control. […]
August 22, 2024

DNC Fashion in Photos: Pantsuits, Pearls and Reminders to Vote

At the Democratic National Convention, there has been no shortage of eye-grabbing content. Noteworthy celebrity appearances from Lil Jon, Oprah Winfrey and John Legend. Manicure stations […]
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 […]
September 19, 2023

Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business […]
April 29, 2023

Correspondents’ Dinner Promises Jokes and Celebrities. (Also, the President.)

President Biden, who gets out of town most weekends, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday evening. WASHINGTON — The White House Correspondents’ […]
December 22, 2022

The Olive Green Sweatshirt Goes to Congress

Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington wearing his reality on his sleeves. He never donned the political camouflage of a suit. The olive green sweatshirt, with its […]
December 2, 2022

Inside Biden’s State Dinner: Hot Dog Talk and a Party That Lasted Until 1 A.M.

At one point, the bartenders ran out of glassware, depriving some invitees of social lubricant after years spent in a pandemic. WASHINGTON — President Biden was […]
November 16, 2022

Want Taylor Swift Tickets? You’re on Your Own, Kid.

Heartbreak and technical difficulties abounded as fans clamored to buy tickets for the pop star’s first tour since 2018. Sarah Pontillo’s mother let her skip school […]
August 16, 2022

The Return of Joe Biden’s Aviator Sunglasses

President Biden is back after Covid, vacation and legislative victories, and so are his shades. Aviator Joe is back — just in time to take his […]