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In Texas, Trump revels in playing kingmaker but has yet to crown a candidate

All three leading Republican candidates in the states GOP Senate primary attended Trumps rally, Apprentice-style, in a staging befitting of the former reality-TV host.

28 Feb 2026 6:32 am
Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned

In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children.

28 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Bill Clinton tells GOP-led panel he had no knowledge of Epsteins crimes

The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena.

27 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
Why Trump got involved in a state Senate race and why he might lose

Phil Berger got an unusual endorsement from President Donald Trump after helping him redraw the House map. It might not be enough to keep his seat.

27 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
As mourners celebrate Jesse Jackson, can they carry on his movement?

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson leaves behind a movement that lacks a single unifying leader, but his legacy of inclusion could help it carry on.

27 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
27 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Fed seeks to block Justice Dept. subpoenas in Powell probe

The Federal Reserve is asking a court to throw out subpoenas issued as part of the Justice Departments inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell.

27 Feb 2026 7:54 am
U.S. blocking Maduro from money to pay for his defense, lawyers say

Lawyers for Nicols Maduro asked a judge to dismiss the narco-terrorism case against him, accusing the administration of preventing him from funding a defense.

27 Feb 2026 6:54 am
Senator seeks to block Trumps NSA pick, citing civil liberties concerns

Sen. Ron Wyden, a senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd was not qualified to lead the spy agency.

27 Feb 2026 6:20 am
Vance: No chance U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East

As President Trump contemplates military action in Iran, the vice president told The Post he still sees himself as a skeptic of overseas military intervention.

27 Feb 2026 5:26 am
Kash Patel purges more FBI agents tied to Mar-a-Lago investigation

FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed more FBI agents and staff tied to the probe into Donald Trumps alleged mishandling of classified documents.

27 Feb 2026 5:24 am
Man pleads guilty in death threat to Kennedy Centers Richard Grenell

A Virginia man charged with threatening Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell and others pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court,.

27 Feb 2026 3:14 am
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency

Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

27 Feb 2026 1:35 am
DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld

Three summaries of interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with a woman who had accused Trump of sexual assault are missing from the files, it has been reported.

27 Feb 2026 1:25 am
Judge rules Trumps White House ballroom can continue, for now

The group that has sued to stop the ballroom said it would immediately try again. The planned $400 million project has been a top priority of the president.

27 Feb 2026 12:30 am
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP political theater

House Republican lawmakers on Thursday promised to deliver hourly updates on what they said would be lengthy testimony from Hillary Clinton.

26 Feb 2026 11:49 pm
Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles

Follow President Trumps progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

26 Feb 2026 10:02 pm
Republicans think they laid an immigration trap ahead of the midterms

Republicans still see immigration as a potent political issue, even as polling shows them losing their longtime edge on the topic.

26 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
26 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garca faces critical test in court hearing

Justice Department lawyers must convince a federal judge that they did not seek to indict the Maryland man in retaliation for his successful challenge of his illegal deportation to El Salvador.

26 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
One week into DHS shutdown, dogs in costume parade through the Senate

Forward momentum in the Senate came from a parade of dogs in Mardi Gras costumes as senators remain stuck on DHS funding.

26 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Trump stirred rumors for years. Now, its the Clintons turn to speak about Epstein.

Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.

26 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Trump administration to withhold $259M in Minnesota Medicaid funds, citing fraud

The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states.

26 Feb 2026 8:47 am
Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after State of the Union guest arrested

Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was aggressively handled.

26 Feb 2026 3:28 am
Republicans stare down epic voter enthusiasm gap ahead of 2026 midterms

The 14-percentage point advantage is the Democrats largest in decades and reflects Republicans slippery grasp on power in Washington.

25 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
Trump moves to remake Dulles Airport, weighing redesign proposals

The administration is considering plans that include building a new terminal and doing away with the people movers.

25 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Trump reframes America, in two acts

The president delivered a speech that tried to reshape the dark reality many Americans say they are feeling, according to polls.

25 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
The moment Trumps State of the Union speech changed

At first, President Donald Trump stuck to a largely positive message. But his big speech took a turn about an hour in.

25 Feb 2026 10:51 am
Al Green kicked out of State of the Union after holding sign protesting Trump

The Texas Democrat held a sign that read BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT APES! Its a reference to a video Trump shared on social media this month that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

25 Feb 2026 10:26 am
4 takeaways from Trumps State of the Union address

In the face of headwinds, the president defended many of his unpopular policies.

25 Feb 2026 10:00 am
Trump touts economy, immigration policies in State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address tonight his first since returning to office for a second term.

25 Feb 2026 9:58 am
We asked 2,300 Americans about the best and worst things Trump has done. Heres what they said.

Immigration was the most divisive issue, with supporters calling it Trumps best action and critics deeming it his worst.

25 Feb 2026 2:00 am
Judiciary says courthouses are crumbling nationwide, seeks control over properties

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts says deteriorating conditions have led to safety hazards and health issues.

25 Feb 2026 1:23 am
GOP lawmaker quietly questioned disturbing East Wing demolition

Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his substantial concerns.

24 Feb 2026 10:20 pm
The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations

A number of prominent figures have stepped down or are facing investigations after their communications with Jeffrey Epstein and his former longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, were released last month.

24 Feb 2026 5:15 pm
The State of the Union brings a big audience for Trump. But does it matter?

In the age of algorithm-driven social media feeds, the audience for the speech is increasingly fragmented and entrenched in their political positions.

24 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
U.S. womens hockey team declines Trumps State of the Union invitation

The players were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement, according to a team statement.

24 Feb 2026 4:31 am
Coast Guard investigating swastika found at recruit training center

The incident follows a controversy last year when officials temporarily downgraded the hate symbol to potentially divisive in the services workplace harassment manual.

24 Feb 2026 3:23 am
Trump again centers crime in immigration debate with White House vigil

The vigil centered victims families and crime in defense of the presidents deportation campaign, even as public support for his approach softens.

24 Feb 2026 1:50 am
Trumps top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran

The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has said that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, people familiar with the talks say.

24 Feb 2026 1:14 am
Judge Cannon orders secrecy for report on Trump classified-documents case

A federal judge in Florida blocked public release of special counsel Jack Smiths extensive report into the classified-documents case against President Donald Trump.

23 Feb 2026 11:46 pm
Supreme Court to consider whether states can sue over greenhouse gas emissions

Dozens of municipalities are seeking billions in damages from oil and gas companies, often accusing them of misleading the public about the links between greenhouse gases and climate risks.

23 Feb 2026 11:28 pm
FBI Director Kash Patel defends partying with U.S. Olympic ice hockey team

Videos of Patel celebrating in Italy went viral Sunday night, prompting criticism and questions about his judgment during a critical time for the FBI.

23 Feb 2026 10:38 pm
Biden, aides project optimism in cancer fight, but some close friends worry

The former president announced last year he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He and his aides say hes doing well and has upcoming public appearances.

23 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Gov. Wes Moores redistricting plan is poised to die. Hes still fighting.

Tuesdays candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.

23 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
In bid to win majority, House Democrats target districts Trump easily won

The latest crop of the partys recruits come from an array of working-class backgrounds, some having worked as farmers and ministers and served in the U.S. military.

23 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
New bill would restrict Trump administrations push for ICE warehouses

The legislation underscores qualms that lawmakers in both parties have expressed about a push to set up facilities in their states and districts.

23 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Armed man shot and killed inside Mar-a-Lago perimeter, Secret Service says

The man was identified as Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina. The Secret Service said he was observed carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.

23 Feb 2026 2:51 am
Trumps talk of sending a hospital ship to Greenland puzzles leaders

Trump says hes sending a ship to care for Greenlands sick. But the territory doesnt want the help and the U.S. appears to have no hospital ships available to send.

22 Feb 2026 11:05 pm
Josh Shapiro to neighbors: Get off my lawn

The Pennsylvania governor and Democratic star is embroiled in a dispute with his neighbor that has escalated into an unlikely political saga.

22 Feb 2026 4:30 pm