Lawyer preparation suggests Trump wont testify in New York trial
Discussions that the judge had with lawyers in recent days indicate that Trump is not likely to be one of the witnesses called by the defense team.
U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he cannot abandon my team
Adam Hamawy and his fellow medical volunteers were trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah border crossing earlier this month.
How Jim Jordan connected the dots on Bidens $8 million book deal
The House Judiciary Committee chair suggests the Robert Hur report on Joe Biden says more than it does.
Ukraine gamble pays off: Republicans face little backlash in primaries
Despite months of fear and loathing over votes on Ukraine aid, recent Republican primaries show incumbents suffering little to no effect from their votes.
Doug Burgums primary run was short-lived. Now hes everywhere with Trump.
Amid campaign events and TV hits, Trump allies have discussed Burgum as a possible vice-presidential candidate, even as they caution that the list remains long.
Blue Origin to fly again as space tourism struggles to get off the ground
Jeff Bezos Blue Origin hasnt flown a space tourism mission in more than 18 months.
What science tells us about Biden, Trump and evaluating an aging brain
The 2024 presidential race has been dominated by allegations of mental decline. Scientists and doctors offer cautionary notes.
They used to be protesters. Now, theyre the ones making the laws.
We interviewed nine members of Congress about their experiences as activists and how its informed their approach as lawmakers.
Biden and Trump cut a deal on debates. Then the fighting started.
Inside how the Trump and Biden campaigns, with the help of eager networks, found a way to agree to debate -- and immediately started arguing about the details.
Upside-down flag flew at Justice Alitos house after neighbor dispute
Supreme Court justice says his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, flew the flag as a symbol of protest after a dispute over political yard signs turned personal.
Boeing delays spaceflight again as it continues to struggle with leak
The company is still assessing a helium leak in the service module of its Starliner capsule, whose test launch with astronauts has now been postponed three times.
Son of prominent conservative family sentenced to nearly 4 years for Jan. 6
A judge likened the actions of Leo Brent Bozell IV to those who spearheaded the riot.
American doctors in Gaza see up-close toll of war weapons on children
Trapped volunteers call on the United States to stop sending weapons to Israel, as the closure of the Rafah border crossing cuts the flow of food and medical supplies.
Paul Pelosis attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison
Federal prosecutors argued for a long sentence, saying that the attack constituted terrorism. A jury convicted David DePape in November 2023 on federal charges of trying to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and assaulting her husband, Paul Pelosi.
Pro-Trump lawyer John Eastman pleads not guilty to Arizona charges
Many of the other 17 Trump allies who are accused of trying to overturn the states election results are expected to be arraigned next week.
People arent leaving New York because of Trump
But the biggest drops in population since 2020 did occur in large cities.
Johnson says personal attacks at committee meeting not a good look
A House Oversight Committee meeting devolved into a partisan shouting match between members, filled with personal attacks about intelligence and appearance.
Biden has installed the most non-White judges of any president
An analysis of Federal Judicial Center data shows the racial and gender breakdowns in Bidens picks for the Supreme Court and other federal courts so far.
Did Trumps lawyers catch Michael Cohen in a lie? Lets take a look.
Parsing what is potentially the most consequential exchange of the Trump hush-money trial so far.
Elections 2024 live updates: Biden continues outreach to Black voters; Trump heading to Minnesota
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
Biden moves could help shape political landscape in his favor
Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities
This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discuss what he's seen in court, whether the jury is likely to believe Cohen's testimony, and the tight-rope Justice Juan Merchan has walked in trying to control Trump. Plus, a whole host of Republican politicians have attended court this week to support Trump. Why are they there, and what are they accomplishing?
House GOP escalates war on Justice Dept. as members flock to Trump trial
House Republicans have long been on the front lines of Trumps attacks on the justice system.
4 takeaways on the new Trump-Biden debates
Its a necessary test for Biden, but one with real pitfalls. And some key dynamics stand out.
Supreme Court rejects broad challenge to consumer watchdog CFPB
The Biden administration urged the Supreme Court to reject an appeals court decision that cast doubt on Congresss authority to decide how to fund an agency.
Only in the surreal Fox universe can James Comer be treated as credible
The impeachment investigation has been in its final stages for about six months.
Voters key to past Democratic wins are skeptical and undermotivated
New polling reinforces President Bidens struggles as the general election nears.
Trumps theyre out to get me campaign and its enablers
In 2016, he was the outsider. In 2020, he was the incumbent. In 2024, Trumps running as the victim.
The biggest 2024 Supreme Court rulings so far, and whats still to come
Were tracking decisions in the biggest cases before the Supreme Court in 2024. See the latest.
Live updates: Cross-examination of Michael Cohen to resume in Trumps hush money trial
Michael Cohen will return to the witness stand to be cross-examined in Donald Trumps trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
U.S. military anchors floating pier to Gaza, set to begin aid effort
President Biden said the floating pier will help alleviate Gazas humanitarian crisis, but critics fear the operation will put U.S. troops at risk.
The moderate reinvention of Ruben Gallego, Senate hopeful in Arizona
The liberal congressman has raced to the political middle in a key battleground where moderates have a huge influence. Will it work?
The 2024 Biden-Trump debates are scheduled. Here are 2020s highlights.
The first of the 2020 presidential debates was so marred by personal attacks and accusations that mute buttons were added for the second Trump-Biden debate.
Supreme Court restores Louisiana voting map with majority-Black district
The court had been asked to resolve uncertainty over which map Louisiana will use, with just months to go before the 2024 election.
Senators studied AI for a year. Critics call the result pathetic.
The 31-page road map calls for a $32 billion infusion for AI research and development and asks congressional committees to develop legislation.
Michael Cohen seemed to have delivered for prosecutors if jurors believe him
Donald Trumps ex-fixer offered key evidence about the former presidents involvement in the New York hush money trial, but also has past credibility issues.
Beyonc gifted concert tickets to Vice President Harris, new disclosure shows
ESPN also gifted Harris tickets to a college football game last year, according to the annual report, which the White House released Wednesday.
The incomprehensible, unattainable scale of Trumps deportation plan
The former president has said he will send nearly 5 percent of U.S. residents out of the country if hes reelected.
David Trone and the history of candidates lighting their money on fire
The Maryland Senate candidate spent $62 million of his own money, only to lose a primary. But others have fared worse at least on a dollars-per-vote basis.
Trump-owned plane strikes a jet at Florida airport
The former presidents Boeing 757 clipped a parked corporate jet after landing in Palm Beach, according to FAA information and public records.
Trump allies call trial a sham. Public opinion isnt cooperating.
New polling suggests Americans might be warming to the prosecution and even the prospect of Trump in jail. Heres where things stand.
Election 2024 latest news: Key Senate matchups set for November in Maryland, West Virginia
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
The lies and insults of Michael Cohen, from the Trump trial transcript
Cohen, a key witness in Donald Trumps hush money trial, was grilled during cross-examination on past lies and his colorful insults of the former president.
Biden proposes June and September faceoffs with Trump, ditching debate commission
The president said he will not participate in the traditional televised showdowns organized by the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
Bidens false claim that inflation was 9 percent when he took office
The White House says he means that the conditions were in place for the high inflation that came 17 months after he took the oath of office.
Trump alumni raising millions for legal defenses while scouting for White House hires
Prominent co-defendants in election subversion cases have received support from a charity run by White House alumni who are working on plans for a second term.
Trump gets $1 million from Silicon Valley donor who once gave to Democrats
The donation from Jacob Helberg, a Palantir adviser who helped push the TikTok ban, shows how some in the tech industry are coalescing against Biden.
Biden advances $1 billion in arms for Israel amid Rafah tensions
The decision underscores that President Biden remains intent on surging arms into Israel despite pausing a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs last week.
How would you narrow Trumps VP shortlist? Take this quiz.
Take this quiz and see which people you think Donald Trump could pick to be the Republican vice presidential nominee. The Fixs Aaron Blake offers his analysis.
Michael Cohen: Yes, I would like to see Trump convicted
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies for a second day in the former presidents New York trial on charges of falsifying business documents.
Blinken sits in with Ukrainian bar band for Rockin in the Free World
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Ukraine to show U.S. support, played guitar and sang Neil Youngs Rockin in the Free World with local band 19.99.
The president thinks that his 2020 voters will come back home. Hes making one of the biggest political bets in U.S. history.
Rudy Giuliani still hasnt been served his Arizona indictment
The former Trump attorney must appear before a judge on May 21 or he could be held in contempt.
TikTok creators sue U.S. government over potential ban
The lawsuit is the second major legal challenge to a new law that could lead to the video apps nationwide ban.
The ongoing violent threat of election denialism
Attorney General Merrick Garlands comments about election workers should be understood in the context of ongoing Republican defenses of Donald Trump.
The increasingly embarrassing details at Trumps trial
Legal issues aside, the glimpses into how he conducts his personal life may be sending their own message to voters.
Michael Cohen outlined a crime. Did he prove that Trump committed one?
The multilayered prosecution in New York presented its star witness this week, asking him to tie together a complicated case.
W.Va. governor, congressman vying for Manchins Senate seat in GOP primary
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Rep. Alex Mooney are among more than a half-dozen Republicans running. The winner will be heavily favored in November.
Election 2024 latest news: Primary elections today in Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia
Get live updates and elections results from the Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia primaries. Plus the latest news on Biden and Trump from the campaign trial.
Live updates: Michael Cohen to continue testimony in Trumps hush money trial
Michael Cohen will return to the stand to continue testifying in Donald Trumps trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
Nebraska congressman faces primary challenge without support of state GOP
GOP voters heading to the polls in Nebraskas 2nd Congressional District will choose between Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Dan Frei, a populist candidate whose endorsements from the state and local Republican Party mimic party fractures nationwide.
Candidate who filmed himself in the Capitol on Jan. 6 seeks House seat
Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state lawmaker who served three months in prison for his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, is challenging Rep. Carol Miller in Tuesdays Republican primary.
How Michael Cohen went from Trumps fixer to a key witness against him
For years, Cohen said he fixed Trumps problems. Now the disbarred lawyer is the star witness for New York prosecutors trying to link Trump to an illegal hush money plot.
Your regular reminder: Rally turnout doesnt predict election results
Trump had a big rally in New Jersey over the weekend. And?
The crew gathers for a special Monday episode all about former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, who was called to testify in Trump's New York trial by prosecutors on Monday morning. Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann sit down with political investigations reporter Peter Jamison to discuss Cohen's past as Trump's self-described fixer, and Cohen's claims that he has changed since leaving Trump's employment. Plus, national security and law enforcement reporter Devlin Barrett returns to the show to discuss why Cohen is one of the key witnesses in the New York trial.
Wisconsins top court signals it will reinstate ballot drop boxes
The courts liberal majority could overturn a 2022 ruling that rendered drop boxes illegal in one of the nations most important swing states.
Trump is gagged. So his surrogates say the forbidden stuff for him.
Three GOP senators have appeared with Trump in court and conveniently proceeded to say precisely what he cant.
Trump trial live updates: Michael Cohen testifies on Stormy Daniels payment
Michael Cohen, a key witness in Donald Trumps trial on allegations of business fraud related to hush money payments, testified for most of Monday in Manhattan criminal court.
Justice Department warns against threats to voting rights, election workers
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department will be relentless in prosecuting those who threaten to disrupt the democratic process.
Michael Cohen calmly describes Trumps hush money instructions
Just do it, then-candidate Donald Trump allegedly told Michael Cohen, his lawyer and fixer at the time, as a sex scandal threatened to upend his 2016 presidential campaign.
A choice young voters see: Upend the country too much or not enough?
New swing-state polling released by Siena College and the New York Times shows President Bidens continued weakness. But how predictive is it?
Pentagon worried its primary satellite launcher cant keep pace
In a letter sent Friday, Air Force Assistant Secretary Frank Calvelli said he was growing concerned about the United Launch Alliances Vulcan rocket.
Tracking Biden administration political appointees to fill top roles
Follow the president's progress filling nearly 800 positions, among the 1,200 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
The warning signs for Biden in new 2024 polls and a reason for him to hope
Biden is losing voters he should win. Let us count the ways.
Why Donald Trump ended up praising Hollywoods most famous cannibal
During an angry speech in New Jersey, Trump allowed his exaggerations to overflow.
2024 elections latest updates: Biden seeks to put focus on health care, infrastructure
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
Did Obamacare massively increase the cost of health care?
Former Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal uses some suspect math to attack the Affordable Care Act.
Bernie Sanders seeks to boost Biden, the Squad in 2024
Bernie Sanders vehemently disagrees with Biden on his Israel policy but still plans on stumping for the president among young people unenthused about him.
What to know about Sen. Bob Menendezs corruption trial
The case in federal court in Manhattan could last well into June. The longtime lawmaker faces 16 felony counts that threaten both his career and freedom.
The weird world of Michael Cohens live TikTok streaming
Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand this week in Donald Trumps hush money criminal trial. Meanwhile, he is live wearing cowboy hat filters, receiving calls from Rosie ODonnell and sharing his feelings on TikTok.
U.S.-China talks on AI risks set to begin in Geneva
The talks are aimed at preventing disastrous accidents and unintended war amid an AI arms race.
Stormy Daniels court appearance reopens wounds for Trumps #MeToo accusers
Some of the women who have publicly accused Trump of kissing or touching them inappropriately sometimes alleging assault are watching his campaign to return to public office with alarm.
