Joseph Lawler

Joseph Lawler is the policy editor for the Washington Examiner, having previously been an economics reporter. Before joining the Washington Examiner, he worked for RealClearPolicy. He is a native of Massachusetts and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Traitors of America should feel the heavy hand of justice

Washington Examiner · March 4, 2026 5:00 am

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, speaks at a primary election watch party Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

James Talarico calls for every vote to be counted after Texas voting hours dispute

Lauren Green · March 4, 2026 1:39 am

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) faces Brandon Herrera in a competitive GOP primary for Texas's 23rd District.

Scandal-plagued Tony Gonzales forced into GOP primary run-off for House seat

Rachel Schilke · March 4, 2026 1:33 am

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, left, shakes hands with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, prior a debate during the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education Convention, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Georgetown, Texas.

Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary

Lauren Green and Samantha-Jo Roth · March 4, 2026 1:25 am

Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) attends a news conference with Republicans, Jan. 4, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw defeated by Steve Toth in Texas GOP primary upset

Samantha-Jo Roth · March 4, 2026 1:02 am

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) is facing a primary challenge from Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in the 2026 elections.

Rep. Valerie Foushee declares victory in competitive primary with recount likely

Rachel Schilke · March 4, 2026 1:01 am

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks during a campaign stop, left, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the other Republican candidate, addresses supporters during a campaign stop March 2, 2026, in Waco, Texas, right.

John Cornyn to face Ken Paxton in costly Texas Senate runoff

David Sivak · March 3, 2026 11:01 pm

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks during a primary election watch party Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Crockett says Dallas County voting dispute could delay Texas Senate primary results

Samantha-Jo Roth · March 3, 2026 10:53 pm

This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows Navy sailors looking over ordnance on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury on Monday, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy via AP)

The US conflict in Iran by the numbers

Mike Brest · March 3, 2026 9:38 pm

ships on the strait of hormuz

Natural gas prices surge worldwide as Iran conflict crimps supply

Maydeen Merino · March 3, 2026 9:04 pm

Law enforcement officers recover loaded magazines and ammunition from the vehicle of an individual that was detained by Texas Department of Public Service

Dallas police arrest man outside Ken Paxton election night watch party

Molly Parks · March 3, 2026 8:48 pm

FILE - This photo combination shows North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, in Raleigh, N.C., Oct. 23, 2024, left, and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, in Gastonia, N.C., July 31, 2025, right. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, file)

North Carolina primary sets up Roy Cooper vs. Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race

Samantha-Jo Roth · March 3, 2026 8:47 pm