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House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.

The union for federal workers has argued the proposed changes would remove protections that are in place to prevent politically motivated layoffs.

In a lawsuit, Democratic officials from more than 20 states say that Trumps new tariffs are illegal and that he is trying to sidestep a Supreme Court ruling.

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.

A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.

GOP leaders have tried to focus debate on cost-of-living issues at the top of voters minds, as war rages throughout Middle East.

The new findings come after the Trump administration in January took the unprecedented step of overhauling the CDCs routine childhood immunization schedule.

Two groups one with the imprimatur of Congress, the other with President Trumps blessing are jockeying to host celebrations for Americas 250th anniversary.

The review, and possible vote, by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday is the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trumps plans.

Another Republican received President Donald Trumps endorsement shortly after Dainess announcement.

Top AI executives, in response to a backlash against high utility bills, pledged to cover the energy costs created by data centers at an event with the president.

For Democrats, age may become a liability this cycle; for Republicans, trouble may arise without a Trump endorsement.

The Justice Department said it plans to appeal a judges decision that blocked the government from searching Post reporter Hannah Natansons electronic devices.

Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Departments handling of the Epstein files.

By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trumps threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Snchez set himself apart from other European leaders.

Were going to ask Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, Show us the safety data that show that its okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,the health secretary said recently.

The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff in Texas.

The GOP Senate candidates will spend two more months attacking each other, while Democrat James Talarico must shore up the base.

Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether toparticipate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.

Vice President JD Vance argues voters should have patience with the pace of economic improvements, saying there was no way to fix the economy overnight.

Congress has voted on seven other war powers resolutions since June, all of which failed.

Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) is in a tight primary race with conservative challenger Brandon Herrera.

New congressional maps debut in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

A Dallas judge initially ordered polls to be kept open for two extra hours, but the Texas Supreme Court blocked that order. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) urged voters to stay in line.

President Trump acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday the economic toll for Americans of his assault on Iran, saying oil prices were likely to spike.

Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epsteins neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.

The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trumps executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.

The Trump administration said it is looking to use a mix of military and chartered flights to help U.S. citizens leave the Middle East as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.

The president and top aides have offered varying justifications for attacking Iran from regime change to preemption to eliminating its nuclear program and ballistic missiles.

New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.

President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: I got him before he got me.

At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.

The president, who has skipped the event throughout his presidency, said he accepted the invitation after being asked very nicely.

A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.

The Republican lawmaker and former Trump Cabinet secretary said injuries he sustained as a Navy SEAL have made it more difficult to serve.

The issue before the court is whether the law meets a strict Second Amendment standard that any gun restriction must be consistent with the Nations historical tradition.

The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehrans arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.

Former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton appeared last week before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee.

President Donald Trumps executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration now plans to abandon its appeals.

The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods.

Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasnt clearly explained the goals of the military action.

Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).

U.S. officials said they were negotiating with Iran in good faith, even if hours later they joined Israeli military strikes that targeted the Iranian government.

The U.S. has a fraught track record of toppling autocratic regimes and securing peaceful democracies even when it has vision for the day after.

The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.

Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.

U.S. forces say they have hit 1,000 targets over the past two days in a race to take out Irans ability to threaten American personnel and allies across the Middle East.

A man who fatally shot two people and wounded 14 others at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning may have been motivated by the U.S. attack on Iran.

If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.