Inside the GOP struggle with bigotry among young activists
Many Republicans dismiss such party members even as white supremacists like Nick Fuentes gain popularity, but theres growing unease at their presence in the rank and file.
House Democrat accused of misspending covid-19 money could be expelled
The family health care company Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick worked for was sent FEMA money it shouldnt have received. Shes accused of using the money on a run for office.
Trumps move to send ICE to airports fails to break impasse or end long lines
Airport slogs continue to put pressure on lawmakers and the White House, but a deal remains elusive as Senate Democrats hold out for restraints on immigration agents.
DOJ agrees to pay ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn to settle malicious prosecution suit
The amount of the settlement was not disclosed in court papers.
Wisconsin elections chair reminds voters they cant bet on state elections
Experts say that laws in Wisconsin and a few other states that ban wagering on election results are difficult to enforce.
What a GOP loss in Trumps Mar-a-Lago district says about the midterms
Including off-year elections last year, Democrats have flipped 30 Republican seats since the start of 2025.
Trump showed classified map to passengers on his plane in 2022, memo says
The document offers a snapshot of an early moment in special counsel Jack Smiths investigation and adds new shading to the public understanding of Smiths probes.
Partisan brawl in Virginia muddles Spanbergers message of moderation
The congressional redistricting fight is tainting the governors image, one Democrat said: This should be a flashing red light for Democrats everywhere.
Bondis post-Oct. 7 terrorism task force falters after initial fanfare
The group was created a year ago to investigate Hamas terrorists and antisemitic attacks. Now many of its members have been fired or reassigned.
Conservative activist convicted in voter-fraud case
In Wsiconsin, Harry Wait said he set out to expose the potential for voter fraud. He ordered mail ballots in the names of others and got charged with felonies.
Army paratroopers ordered to Middle East as U.S. weighs next move in Iran conflict
The orders follow weeks of speculation about whether the 82nd Airborne Division would join the war, after its headquarters unit abruptly pulled out of a training exercise this month.
Democrat scores upset win in Trumps backyard for Florida state House seat
Emily Gregory won the special election to represent a district that includes President Donald Trumps Mar-a-Lago home, the Associated Press projected.
Oklahoma energy executive Alan Armstrong sworn in as U.S. senator
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) appointed Armstrong to the Senate seat vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R), who was confirmed as homeland security secretary Monday.
Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
The admission during a closed-door hearing undercuts President Donald Trumps claims of criminality in the central banks $2.5 billion office renovations.
Justices seem inclined to revive Trump policy blocking migrants at border
The Supreme Court weighed a policy that would allow agents at U.S. borders to block migrants from entering the country to seek asylum.
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.
He was Rubios friend and roommate. Now Rubio will testify against him.
Former congressman David Rivera, accused of secretly lobbying for Nicols Maduros government in Venezuela, climbed Miami politics alongside Marco Rubio.
Trump just voted by a method he calls mail-in cheating
The presidents decision to vote by mail comes as he pushes a sweeping bill to reform balloting nationwide, including restrictions on mail-in voting.
Trump hails Memphis crime drop as a win. Locals see a more complex reality.
Crime has fallen, but officials and residents question how much credit the federal surge deserves and whether the approach can deliver lasting change.
Supreme Court appears ready to limit mail-in balloting ahead of midterms
Republican groups challenged a law in Mississippi that allows officials to count mail-in ballots received up to five days after polls close.
New top prosecutor named in New Jersey, ending impasse over U.S attorneys office
Robert Frazer replaces a trio of officials the Justice Department installed to lead the office late last year an arrangement a federal judge ruled was illegal.
Supreme Court says police officer is immune from misconduct claim by protester
The court, in an unsigned opinion, shielded a Vermont police officer from a claim that he used excessive force on a protester during a 2015 sit-in at the states capitol.
MAHAs political power tested as surgeon general pick stalls
Casey Means faces pushback from some Republicans over her refusal to forcefully recommend vaccines.
Republicans fear this Democrat in Georgia Senate race: This guys no slouch
Behind closed doors, Republicans have tamped down their hopes of unseating Jon Ossoff, a 39-year-old powerhouse fundraiser, as he seeks another term.
Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds
The president has condemned efforts to take down statues of Columbus and other historical figures, saying the removals are an assault on our collective national memory.
Joe Kent says he wants Trump to hear MAGA opposition to Iran war
In an interview with The Post after resigning from the administration in protest, the veteran said he is taking his message to the presidents supporters.
White House navigates vaccine politics, midterm risks in CDC director search
The Trump administration faces complicated political dynamics as it seeks someone to helm the key public health agency suffering a prolonged leadership vacuum.
Trump continues to target Robert Mueller after his death
Mueller, who led the Russia investigation and the bureau after 9/11, remained a target of Trump years after his probe of possible election interference.
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI director at center of political tempest, dies at 81
After building a reputation for quiet rectitude, he became a political target as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Senate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban trans athletes in female sports
The chamber considered adding the measure to a far-reaching voting bill supported by the Republican president.
Super PAC spending passes $200M, with some groups hiding their cause
Groups that include pro-Israel organizations obscured their spending in some midterm races to try to defeat candidates that oppose their cause.
Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over race
The founders of an Underground Railroad history site in Albany, N.Y., claim the Trump administrations funding cuts were aimed at marginalizing Black history.
Congress could be headed for a tipping point, irreversible decline
After nearly two decades covering Capitol Hill, a reflection on how bad things are.
Firm with ties to Trump officials signs deal to lobby for Libyan warlord
Ballard Partners will represent Khalifa Hifter and his armed forces, signaling a renegade commanders desire to gain influence in Washington.
Trump signals U.S. may leave allies to manage Iran fallout
The threat comes as Marines sail toward the region amid widespread speculation that U.S. soldiers could be called on to deploy.
Justice Dept. seeks to drop case against officers connected to Breonna Taylor raid
The move comes six years after police shot and killed Taylor inside her Louisville apartment.
House Republicans subpoena prosecutor for records tied to Stephen Miller protester
The demand comes after Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, opened an inquiry into Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Arlington Countys lead prosecutor.
Trump orders TV networks to protect Army-Navy football game
The president wants to grant an exclusive broadcast window for the game, which faces scheduling pressure.
Trump administration asks Congress to block state limits on AI
White House advisers aim to codify policies to protect AI companies interests, despite past opposition from many Republican governors and influencers.
They defended the Capitol on Jan. 6. Their names are missing from the tribute.
A Washington Post review found at least 16 D.C. police officers who faced the violent mob are omitted from a personnel list displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
In Texas race, House GOP leaders back AK Guy criticized for past remarks
Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales exited amid a scandal over an affair, has been criticized for videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.
With Japanese prime minister at his side, Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke
President Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor in a meeting Thursday with the Japanese prime minister.
