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U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 5:11 pm

How to force the House to do what you want

The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 3:42 pm

Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job

The maneuvering comes a month after Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Centers previous director, resigned in protest over the Iran war.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

Spanberger counters false GOP claims of tax hikes: A desperate tactic

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

War powers vote will test Senates support for Trumps war with Iran

Some Republicans have expressed concerns about the war as it approaches the two-month mark, saying the administration must make the case for continuing it.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

White House touts refunds, as most Americans say taxes are too high

The president hopes voters will focus on the benefit of No Tax on Tips and other breaks, but economists say higher gas prices will negate most of those benefits.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him

Allies like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Ruben Gallego say they knew nothing about the misconduct allegations, with Gallego saying the congressman led a double life.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them

Virginians previously embraced the facilities, but a Post-Schar School poll finds they are now almost as undesirable as nuclear power plants.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

White House favors Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to lead CDC

Schwartz would be Trumps third nominee to lead the agency. The administration is also said to be looking at three other people to serve in senior roles supporting her.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 8:55 am

Vance praises Trump, while subtly differentiating himself at Georgia event

At a gathering of conservative college students, the vice president expressed respect for Pope Leo XIV and empathized with concerns about high costs of living

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 6:52 am

DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters convictions for seditious conspiracy

President Donald Trump last year commuted the prison sentences of 12 members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 5:08 am

Woman accuses Eric Swalwell of rape in 2018, says she will report it to authorities

Her attorney said at a news conference that she will not present evidence to the media.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 1:49 am

What Swalwells exit means for Democrats in Californias governor race

Billionaire Tom Steyer and ex-congresswoman Katie Porter stand to benefit the most in a Democratic field with no clear front-runner, several strategists said.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 1:40 am

DOJ accuses Biden administration of weaponizing abortion access law

A long-awaited report from the Justice Departments Weaponization Working Group alleges misuse of the Face Act. But the evidence is limited, and the Trump administration has itself been criticized for misusing law enforcement.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 1:19 am

U.S. blockade has turned back six merchant ships leaving Strait of Hormuz

More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a net, officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation.

The Washington Post 15 Apr 2026 12:33 am

Fired Fannie Mae workers cant sue Bill Pulte for defamation, a judge rules

A federal judge said President Trumps federal housing director cannot be held liable in court under a decades-old law.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 8:20 pm

Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 4:30 pm

What happened when Trump told a city to forget DEI or lose federal money

The debate in Fort Worth echoes a dilemma that local leaders are grappling with around the country: End diversity programs or risk losing all federal funding.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Why nursing homes worry about Trumps push to deport Haitians

Lower courts blocked the effort to send home Haitian immigrants, part of an already shrinking workforce in nursing homes. The Supreme Court will hear the case this month.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Peace with Iran hinges on one side bowing to the others nuclear demands

The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehrans offer would last up to five.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales say theyll leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes

The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not immediately alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 6:18 am

Orbans defeat marks a major loss for Trumps foreign ambitions

Some factors that harmed Orban may also apply to Republicans in this years midterm elections, say some American conservatives who backed the Hungarian leader.

The Washington Post 14 Apr 2026 4:26 am

Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics

Veteran church observers say an open war of words between a pope and a U.S. president is unprecedented.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 11:40 pm

Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash

Before the post was deleted, evangelical and Catholic allies called the image blasphemous in a rare public break from a base that has largely stood by Trump.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

Judge dismisses Trumps lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein drawing

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump that claimed that the Wall Street Journal defamed him by publishing a drawing of a naked woman it said Trump contributed to a birthday gift for Jeffrey Epstein.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

White House says its boosting affordability through physician reforms

A new report distills the Trump administrations strategy as officials jockey to shape health care messages ahead of this years midterm elections.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 9:20 pm

New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually worked

Depositions offer insight into what Elon Musks group was up to. Members describe a club-like atmosphere in which they slashed agencies with little oversight.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

As Iran war drags on, midterm forecasts for Republicans get even worse

The GOP was already bracing for a tough election, but with the ceasefire in doubt, gas prices are likely to stay high, and voters economic outlook is dismal.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Under attack by their own congressman

Muslims in Rep. Chip Roys Texas district react to their Republican congressmans campaign against Islam with concern and eye-rolls.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome

President Trump wrote that Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, was weak and terrible on crime and foreign policy. Leo has criticized the Iran war.

The Washington Post 13 Apr 2026 8:16 am

Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims

Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 11:45 pm

Bust of multi-state drug ring highlights increasing use of police drones

Once a novelty, drones are now being flown by more than 5,000 large and small law enforcement agencies across the nation.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 9:30 pm

Inconclusive talks in Islamabad leave doubts about U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Before departing Pakistan without a deal, Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy only if Iran takes our final and best offer.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 5:46 pm

Heritage president toasted editor of controversial right-wing magazine

Heritage Foundation chief Kevin Roberts called Paul Gottfried, a paleoconservative who promotes writers accused of white supremacism, one of the sages of our age.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Hungarian election tests Trumps global reach as Orban fights for survival

The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Democrats see gas prices as a potent political tool. Heres the catch.

President Donald Trumps attack on Iran sent gas prices surging, giving Democrats focus on affordability more traction if they can get voters to trust them.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

At a mahjong table in Iowa, a struggle over which party to trust

Women courted in key races weigh their choices and whether the presidents policies have delivered for a working-class town hit by tariffs, war and rising costs.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Manhattan DA investigating sexual assault claim against Rep. Eric Swalwell

The California Democratic gubernatorial candidate is facing growing pressure to withdraw from the race after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.

The Washington Post 12 Apr 2026 1:18 am

Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms

A recent classified court ruling on the bulk data collection of Section 702 raised concerns about the governments use of the intelligence tool on Americans.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Early audition for 2028 hopefuls focuses on civil rights issues

Democratic speakers were pressed to address voting rights, affirmative action and other issues at the Rev. Al Sharptons four-day conference.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

In 1990, a bipartisan Congress passed historic bills. Then it cracked apart.

36 years ago, a Republican president and Democratic lawmakers produced monumental laws. Now, a broken Congress has enabled Trump to undo key parts of that legacy.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Vance, who wasnt keen on Iran war, now tasked with trying to end it

The weekends peace talks in Islamabad mark Vances highest-profile assignment as vice president, with concomitant political risk.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Trump, sounding like Biden, says he deserves more credit

Americas last two presidents have spent years as political foils. Both feel the American public does not give them enough credit.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer

Supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwells campaign withdrew support, including two congressmen who chaired his campaign and two senators who endorsed his bid. Swalwell denied the allegations.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 9:21 am

Eliot Engel, a prominent voice on foreign affairs in the House, dies at 79

The New York Democrat helped lead the first impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. He served for 16 terms before losing his reelection bid in 2020.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 4:28 am

Two Metro workers shot and killed in murder-suicide, police say

Metro General Manager Randy Clarke said the incident did not happen on Metro property. The shooting is being investigated as domestic related, D.C. police said.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 3:23 am

Undocumented teen found guilty of assaults at Northern Virginia high school

A Fairfax High School administrative assistant testified in court that Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old junior at the school, admitted to the allegations.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 12:31 am

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.

The Washington Post 11 Apr 2026 12:18 am

Crowd chants Run again! to Kamala Harris, who said shes thinking about it

The former vice presidents statement at a Black political convention was one of her most explicit signals yet that she could campaign again for president in 2028.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 11:14 pm

Cardinals meeting at Pentagon was unusual, Vatican official says

U.S. and Vatican officials have sought to downplay accounts of a strained relationship, but there have been tensions between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 10:38 pm

U.S. negotiators to ask Iran to release detained Americans

The request for the Americans release may be delayed if the talks between President Donald Trumps team and Iran prove difficult, according to people briefed on the plans.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 7:22 pm

Is Chuck Schumer leaving his top candidate recruit twisting in the wind?

Maines Democratic governor, Janet Mills, has gone negative against Graham Platner. The attacks have not worked, and Minority Leader Charles Schumer so far has declined to bail her out.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Trump started the Iran war with 5 goals. How far has he gotten?

The president claimed he achieved them all. The reality is more complicated.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

The DNC expected big money after big Democratic wins. It never came.

The Democratic National Committee has scaled back some of its plans as donors remain reluctant to give, despite candidates recent victories.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

DOJ presses for its own search of Post reporters phone, laptops

Federal prosecutors want to overturn a magistrate judges decision to review reporter Hannah Natansons seized devices on behalf of the government and turn over information relevant to a leak investigation.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 1:57 am

Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare news conference

The White House declined to comment on the timing of a statement that seems likely to once more focus attention on the Epstein case.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 1:25 am

Justice Department opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals

The Justice Department is investigating whether the NFL has engaged in anticompetitive practices, amid growing fan frustration over the airing of games on subscription TV services.

The Washington Post 10 Apr 2026 12:41 am

USDA secretarys He is Risen Easter email unnerves some staff members

The email was the latest in a string of unprecedented expressions of Christian proselytizing by administration leaders.

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 8:52 pm

Tako? Takou? TACO-ru? Decoding the Trump TACO meme around the world.

A Washington Post reporters doctor in Seoul had a question how to translate chicken out, as in Trump always chickens out, into Korean?

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 7:37 pm

Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights

The court is the first since at least the 50s to reject claims in a majority of cases involving women and minorities, an analysis conducted for The Post shows.

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

White House struggles to prop up truce marked by confusion, contradictions

As the Trump administration claimed success, Tehran disputed the terms, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained stalled, and new questions emerged.

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefits

The acting CDC director cited concerns with the methodology, but the design has long been used to test vaccine effectiveness.

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliances leader

The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

The Washington Post 9 Apr 2026 6:28 am

Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks-long ground operations in Iran as thousands of US troops deploy to the Middle East, according to officials cited by The Washington Post. The plans may involve limited raids by Special Operations and infantry units rather than a full invasion, targeting sites such as Kharg Island and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times 29 Mar 2026 6:09 am