The Northern Virginia primary featuring 10 Democratic candidates is a mad-dash contest that will test voters appetite for breaking from the establishment.

GOP states are particularly reliant on a program that President Donald Trump and other Republicans have targeted for deep spending reductions.

Israel is attacking Irans nuclear sites, but Tehrans secret path was blazed by the Israelis.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles worked briefly for Benjamin Netanyahus 2020 campaign, an example of the many ties between the Israeli leader and Trump.

The former governor left office in disgrace four years ago, after a string of women came forward to accuse him of sexual harassment. Now, he is trying to make comeback that faces a key test in Tuesdays primary.

A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garca is eligible for release and raised questions about the governments allegation that he is a threat to society.

The images show Trump wearing a MAGA hat and surrounded by advisers including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The bombing marked a stark reversal from Trumps campaign rhetoric to expel the warmongers from our government, and escalated divisions within the GOP. Some downplayed the shift to maintain their loyalty to the president.

Trumps statement that he might wait two weeks to decide on striking Iran was part of an elaborate administration effort at misdirection, officials said.

Before Trumps actions, some Republicans and public polls showed hesitancy to attack Iran. After the strikes, opinions largely coalesced around party lines.

Trump hopes to emerge as a bold commander who achieved a goal long sought by the United States -- destroying Irans nuclear capabilities without being drawn into a lasting conflict. Middle East history shows the difficulty of achieving that goal.

Trump rose to power criticizing Middle East wars. Now he may have his own.

The bombing is a major escalation by President Donald Trump, tethering the United States to a conflict with no clear end in sight.

The summer campaign season launched Saturday in Richmond as Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears heated up the race for governor.

Congress built a system 50 years ago to prevent another Nixon. Trump seems determined to dismantle those rules.

Paralyzed in a car accident during college, she overcame her disability to become a Justice Department lawyer and serve for more than two decades on the bench.

The changes are the latest sign of the agencys struggle with website crashes, overloaded servers and long lines at field offices amid Trump cutbacks.

Trump said he was waiting to see whether or not people come to their senses.

The federal appeals courts ruling was a win for President Donald Trump as he aims to use the military to police protests of his deportation efforts.

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A State Department cable obtained by The Post acknowledges large numbers of Americans are in harms way as Trump contemplates military action against Iran.

Democratic officials are increasingly being detained, arrested or indicted, highlighting the presidents use of federal law enforcement and raising their profiles.

The case centered on venue-shopping and whether the tobacco company R.J. Reynolds could appeal in the 5th Circuit appeals court, far from its headquarters.

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White House says Trump will decide within two weeks whether to strike Iran.

Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Washington) in September explained his fear of how a narrowly divided Congress could inspire a perverse madman to target federal lawmakers.

The pushback follows Trumps encroachment almost every congressional prerogative from taking control of the power of the purse to threatening tariffs.

Staff and budget cuts will result in fewer services for people fighting mental illness and addiction, including Narcan distribution.

A one-day Washington Post poll shows only 25 percent of Americans support launching airstrikes against Iran over its nuclear program.

Safety concerns are already prompting lawmakers to change the way they live, especially in places like Minnesota, which has a civic culture that promotes close contact with constituents.

The lineups for both parties present a stunningly diverse crop of candidates who highlight the changing nature of Virginia, the old capital of the Confederacy.

The unpredictable president is as unpredictable as ever as he weighs a military attack against Iran.

The annual gala marking the Sammies awards for public service was a big night out for members of the federal workforce, which faces cutbacks and criticism under the Trump administration.

The president told reporters at the White House Wednesday that Iranian officials are eager to negotiate but it may be too late.

The courts decision affects the law in Tennessee and has implications for the 23 other states that have banned similar treatments in recent years.

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A statistic featured in Ad Council public service ads obscures the fact that its true for teens, but not children.

Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill and Elissa Slotkin, who rose during President Donald Trumps first term, are playing major roles for their party this year.

The political spotlight this year is on Virginia, which kicked off its closely-watched statewide election cycle with primaries that set Novembers ballot.

Anti-Iran hawks push Trump to join Israels attack on Tehrans nuclear facilities. Anti-intervention figures warn that military action would split Trumps base.

A federal judge ruled that James Uthmeier violated an order halting the enforcement of a law, which makes it a crime for adults living in the U.S. illegally to enter Florida.

Internal divisions at the DNC and its direction under chairman Ken Martin have been a source of tension in the party.

The decision could pull the U.S. into a major war, or lead to the destruction of Irans nuclear program.

Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering, said Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary.

Interviews with more than four dozen people in this swing region north of Los Angeles show that tactics matter quite a bit in the immigration debate.

Financial disclosure forms for Supreme Court justices released Tuesday show their income for books, teaching and speaking engagements.

On this episode, The Washington Post's Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann break down the evolving news on Iran from trading strikes with Israel to President Trump's increasing involvement. The crew breaks down what Trump says he might do, what his endgame is and whether Israel is luring the United States into a war of its choosing. Then, Trump's 2024 financial disclosures have been released and the President made money from all kinds of ventures, from his golf courses to crypto to s

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and seven Democratic colleagues are calling on the Democratic Party to ban dark money and super PAC funding from primaries.

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