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Absent GOP congressman says hes dealing with medical issue in vague statement

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey said he will make a complete recovery but did not specify why he is missing or when hell return to work.

28 Apr 2026 5:36 am
Correspondents dinner suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence, and prosecutors said he could face more charges.

28 Apr 2026 4:53 am
House may scrap DHS funding bill, likely extending agencys shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the Senates bill includes problematic language that would orphan the agencys immigration operations.

28 Apr 2026 4:25 am
White House to review security in light of shooting at correspondents dinner

If adjustments need to be made to protect the president, they will be made, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday.

28 Apr 2026 1:53 am
Supreme Court weighs whether police can demand Google location data

The justices are considering whether police can use geofence warrants, which cover everyone who was in a certain place at a certain time.

28 Apr 2026 1:06 am
Supreme Court considers blocking lawsuits alleging weed killer causes cancer

Thousands of cancer victims allege Roundup was responsible for their illness, in one of the largest waves of product liability litigation in U.S. history.

28 Apr 2026 12:59 am
DeSantis floats Florida map that could give GOP up to four more House seats

The redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if approved, would let Republicans regain their lead in the national gerrymandering arms race.

28 Apr 2026 12:56 am
National Trust rejects Trump demand to drop ballroom suit in wake of shooting

The nonprofit pushed back against the Justice Departments claim that the lawsuit endangers Trump, calling it irresponsible, and said he must follow the law.

28 Apr 2026 12:16 am
Live updates: Correspondents dinner shooting suspect to be arraigned in federal court

In a message sent to family members, the 31-year-old suspect called himself a friendly federal assassin and criticized the Trump administration.

27 Apr 2026 5:53 pm
King Charles steps into U.K.-Trump standoff just as new security concerns arise

His state visit begins after a gunman rattled Washington, but U.K. officials hope pomp can paper over an Iran war fracture and remind the president of the alliances perks.

27 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Correspondents dinner lacked highest security level despite presence of top officials

The White House correspondents dinner, which was attended by the president and many Cabinet members, was not given top security status that would have unlocked the full weight of federal resources.

27 Apr 2026 5:49 am
Authorities find writings in correspondents dinner suspects hotel room, search home

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, officials familiar with the matter said.

26 Apr 2026 11:14 pm
Live updates: Officials search for motive in shooting at White House correspondents dinner

The shooting prompted the evacuation of President Donald Trump and other high-profile guests from the White House Correspondents Association dinner Saturday. The suspect is in custody.

26 Apr 2026 6:08 pm
They left Congress in disgrace. Taxpayers could still pay their pensions.

To toughen how Congress polices itself, a bill would prohibit members from receiving pensions if they are convicted of crimes including rape and sexual assault.

26 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Trump, allies use dinner shooting to press case for White House ballroom

A White House ballroom would be far more secure than any hotel facility, Trump says, as he and his allies argue that Saturdays shooting bolsters their case.

26 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Inside the chaotic correspondents dinner shooting: Get down, get down!

For the third time in three years, President Donald Trump found himself under the threat of gunfire.This time the Washington press corps was in the room.

26 Apr 2026 10:20 am
Trump says he sees shootings as a reflection of his impact

I hate to say Im honored, the president says of his repeated brushes with violence, including two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign.

26 Apr 2026 10:13 am
Live updates: Officials identify suspect in White House correspondents dinner shooting

The suspect will be charged with three counts and will be arraigned Monday, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.

26 Apr 2026 9:52 am
Trump ousts National Science Board members

Members of the independent board that guides the National Science Foundation said they received a notice from the White House that their position was being terminated.

26 Apr 2026 12:21 am
Trumps changes to Reflecting Pool worry preservationists, locals

Some warned that the presidents blue-tinted resurfacing would distort the experience for visitors and make the national symbol resemble a large lap pool.

25 Apr 2026 11:45 pm
Trumps plan for $500 million Spirit Airlines bailout draws GOP division

The president said this week that buying the bankrupt airline would save jobs but his administration is divided.

25 Apr 2026 3:30 pm
Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.

The map still favors Republicans, but Trumps declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever before.

25 Apr 2026 3:30 pm
Mike Tyson, Trump watches and meme coins: Crypto takes over Mar-a-Lago

Top holders of Donald Trumps meme coin will get a conference at Mar-a-Lago, featuring Trump-branded swag and potential facetime, even as the coin has lost value.

25 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Trump eager to show off latest White House project to King Charles

The presidents black granite path is the newest change to the West Wing, following gold lettering, Oval Office gilding and a Presidential Walk of Fame.

25 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Trumps political headwinds pile up after gerrymandering, Iran setbacks

New polls showed voters prefer Democrats on the economy for the first time since 2010 and Republicans disapprove of Trumps handling of inflation.

25 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
DOJs big payouts to Trump allies could undermine past investigations

Since Trumps return to the White House last year, the Justice Department has paid more than $8.5 million to resolve legal claims brought by allies and supporters.

25 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Iran talks to resume this weekend without Vance

The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.

25 Apr 2026 1:53 am
Trump administration moves to add firing squad to federal execution methods

The Justice Department also said it was reviving a lethal injection protocol used during President Donald Trumps first term.

25 Apr 2026 1:48 am
White House loosens rules for preserving presidential records

After the Justice Department said a post-Watergate records law is unconstitutional, White House lawyers established a new policy that experts say weakens safeguards.

24 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
U.S. soldier accused of pocketing $400,000 through bets on Maduros capture

The bet on the seizing of the Venezuelan leader has drawn scrutiny to insider trading within the growing prediction market industry.

24 Apr 2026 5:47 am
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say

The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the presidents Doral golf resort.

24 Apr 2026 3:43 am
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran

The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.

24 Apr 2026 1:54 am
Trump unveils new drug price deal with Regeneron amid affordability push

The drug company is the 17th to agree to lower its prices as part of the administrations Most Favored Nation initiative. It will make a new gene therapy available free.

24 Apr 2026 1:37 am
DOJ watchdog launches review of agencys compliance with Epstein files law

The audit by the departments inspector general follows months of lawmaker complaints over the congressionally mandated release of investigative files.

23 Apr 2026 10:55 pm
FBoy Island contestants bet on his own Senate bid exposes perils of Kalshi

A former reality TV contestant turned candidate in Virginia and two U.S. House hopefuls in Texas and Minnesota have been banned from the prediction market for five years.

23 Apr 2026 9:44 pm
Republicans take first step toward funding ICE without Democrats help

Republicans devised a time-consuming, two-pronged approach to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

23 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Whos out in the Trump administrations spring shakeup

At least five officials have left Trumps Cabinet and U.S. military leadership since the start of the war with Iran. Heres a look at who left and why.

23 Apr 2026 4:39 pm
Congress is supposed to police its own ethics. Heres why it falls short.

A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process that is slow and prone to political calculation.

23 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
John Phelan forced out as Navy secretary after 13 months

The billionaire was a significant contributor to President Donald Trumps campaign, but officials said he clashed repeatedly with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

23 Apr 2026 7:20 am
Trump team defends redistricting push as GOP faces limited gains

After a Virginia vote pushes seats toward Democrats, Republicans turn to Florida and the courts to claw back an edge.

23 Apr 2026 3:02 am
Former congressman Devin Nunes departs as CEO of Trump media company

The onetime lawmaker is leaving Trump Media & Technology, which operates the social media platform Truth Social.

23 Apr 2026 1:58 am
Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia dies at 80

The lawmaker, who had served in the chamber since 2003, was seeking a 13th term in his safely Democratic district.

23 Apr 2026 1:08 am
Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress

The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.

23 Apr 2026 12:13 am
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.

22 Apr 2026 11:12 pm
White House pushes imminent easing of controls on marijuana

Under an administration plan, marijuana would be moved to Schedule III, like some common prescription painkillers. It now has the same Schedule I classification as heroin.

22 Apr 2026 10:44 pm
Supreme Court allows soldier to sue contractor over suicide bombing

The ruling will make it easier for troops hurt in combat zones to win damages as contractors become a larger part of military operations around the world.

22 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where its headed

As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.

22 Apr 2026 7:17 pm
Takeaways from Virginias vote to boost Democrats in national redistricting war

The measure puts Democrats ahead in the battle for the House, but attention now shifts to Florida, where Republicans could regain the gerrymandering advantage.

22 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Trump blasted Obamas Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs.

As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.

22 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Here are Virginias new congressional districts and who is running

Some House races are newly competitive, and three Republican incumbents are now endangered.

22 Apr 2026 2:30 pm