Democrats see narrow path to retaking the Senate. Watch these states.
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.
Machado gave her Peace Prize to Trump. Can a Nobel be gifted?
President Trump said it was wonderful gesture of mutual respect. The Nobel Committee said the medal can change hands, but the title of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot.
Democrats battle over who votes first in 2028, a proxy for the partys future
Nevada, South Carolina and New Hampshire are among states vying to be first on the 2028 primary calendar.
Mixed signals and suspicions fueled clash between Fed and prosecutors
The criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell followed months of criticism from Trump and then a breezy email from the U.S. attorneys office asking to hop on a call.
Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from getting Californias voter rolls
The Justice Department doesnt have authority to use civil rights and voting laws to obtain voter lists, a judge rules, in a decision that could influence cases in other states.
Trump launches Great Healthcare Plan, touting grab bag of initiatives
The proposal, coming ahead of the midterm elections, falls far short of President Donald Trumps promises to deliver a replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
DNA TV Show: Will US attack Iran as tension rises amid Trump's threats
Trump also said that a long war should be avoided. This means Trump does not want a long and costly war like those in Iraq or Afghanistan, where the US was bogged down for decades.
House Republican absences make it harder to deliver Trumps agenda
GOP leaders acknowledge that their razor-thin majority is more challenging to navigate because of lawmakers who are missing votes in Washington.
Why isnt there more coverage of Trumps profanity? Answers to your questions.
Our chief political correspondent took your questions in her live chat.
House Democrats arent eager to impeach Trump. But that could change.
For now, few are pressing the case for a third Trump impeachment. The calculus could shift if the party regains the majority after the midterm elections.
Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say
Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight
A new group will raise money to mobilize voters for a proposed redistricting amendment as Democrats try to counter GOP-led efforts ahead of the midterms.
Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid
Many saw the FBI search of a Washington Post reporters home as a jarring new step aimed at limiting their ability to gather information.
Senate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How Trumps economy is really doing right now
Costs are still up, and Americans say theyre struggling.
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporters home
The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials.
Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge mail-in balloting
The high courts 7-2 ruling dealt with the narrow question of whether Republican congressman Michael Bost and others had standing to sue.
U.S. withdraws some forces from Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strikes
The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Irans nuclear facilities.
Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenlands future
Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice presidents planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Thom Tillis wants you to know something: Im sick of stupid
The North Carolina Republican has been at the forefront this month of staking out anti-MAGA ground and criticizing Trumps aides.
These prosecutors spent years on cases. Then Trump granted pardons.
The presidents clemency acts have eroded faith among Justice Department employees that their work will result in accountability, some prosecutors say.
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler
A cellphone video captured Trump twice mouthing f--- you and raising his middle finger toward a line worker shouting at him inside the Ford factory.
Eric Adams crypto coin crashes soon after launch, sparking scam accusations
In one of his first ventures since leaving office, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams hawked the NYC Token, a meme coin that he claimed would be used to fight anti-Americanism and antisemitism.
Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing
Lindsey Halligan was a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump before being appointed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginias Eastern District.
Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe
Prosecutors resigned from the U.S. attorneys office in Minnesota amid turmoil over an investigation into a shooting by an immigration officer.
Trump blasts Feds Powell in speech on economy
That jerk will be gone soon, the president pledged, even as Republicans have criticized a criminal investigation into the central bank.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of arguments against bans of trans athletes
The justices heard arguments on whether bans in two states on trans athletes competing in womens sports violate the Constitutions equal protection clause.
Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes
The potential site of the National Garden of American Heroes is a prominent area near the memorial to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two people said.
Democrats seek answers on donor access tied to Trumps White House ballroom
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues are pressing the Trust for the National Mall, which is managing donations, to divulge details of the project.
What are 'nudification apps'? How AI nudity tools work and why they are dangerous to society?
Nudification apps use AI to create fake nude images, often without consent. Here's how they work, why they're dangerous, and how they can be stopped.
A West Virginia teenage trans athletes case goes to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is to hear arguments about a teenage trans athlete competing despite a state law that bans transgender women and girls from womens sports teams.
U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft
Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
Trump officials fire high-ranking prosecutor in Virginia amid turmoil
A veteran prosecutor recruited to help run a key U.S. attorneys office in Virginia has been abruptly dismissed after disagreements with the Trump administration.
The Supreme Courts major cases during the 2025-2026 term
The Supreme Court will take up Trump-related cases in its new term, as well as cases dealing with gay and transgender issues and campaigns.
Trump picks up the phone and calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The unlikely conversation came after years of antipathy between the two politicians, including the presidents derogatory use of the nickname Pocahontas to describe her.
Justice experts on police shootings left out of Minneapolis probe
The Justice Department division that regularly handles probes of police shootings has not been brought into the case of the ICE officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over censure, potential demotion
The lawsuit is the latest twist in an unusual feud stemming from a video in which several Democrats reminded U.S. troops they can refuse illegal orders.
Louisiana residents, Big Oil spar over coastal damage at Supreme Court
Oil giant Chevron and a small Louisiana parish squared off at the Supreme Court in a case with big implications for how localities handle environmental damage.
The growing list of probes into officials Trump has criticized
The Justice Department opened an investigation into Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, who said the case is a way to pressure the Fed to lower interest rates.
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.
Former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola announces Senate run in Alaska
The Republican-leaning state is key to Democrats long-shot strategy of retaking control of the chamber in November.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
More federal officers headed to Minnesota, officials point fingers over ICE shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remained adamant that Rene Good was responsible for her own death, as Democrats insisted that an investigation including local law enforcement must be completed before drawing conclusions.
Iraq War critic, Venezuela mission defender: Vances foreign policy journey
With an eye to 2028, the vice president finds himself trying to balance his past calls for military restraint with a defense of President Donald Trumps raid in Venezuela.
After fleeing the Taliban, they felt safe in America. A shooting in D.C. changed everything.
The Trump administrations backlash against refugees has sowed fears of prejudice, rejection or even deportation among Afghans in the U.S.
After ICE shooting, Minneapolis mayor emerges with blunt rebuke of Trump
Democrat Jacob Frey has countered the administrations portrayal of events in sharp and at times profane terms. His reaction is shaped by a tenure of crises.
Eyes are on Gorsuch as Supreme Court weighs rights of trans athletes
With the Supreme Court set to weigh the legal rights of transgender athletes, Justice Neil Gorsuch is in the spotlight as the swing vote advocates are courting.
Two congressmen watched an ICE shooting video. Only one is sure of what he saw.
Two Congressmen had different perceptions of the same footage showing a deadly Minneapolis shooting.
ICE tactics and training under scrutiny after Minneapolis shooting
Policing experts say officer who fired fatal shots may have placed himself at needless risk by standing in front of Rene Goods vehicle.
Banks criticize Trumps push for 10 percent credit card interest rate cap
Financial institutions and other credit card issuers say the cap, which the president wants in effect by Jan. 20, would limit consumers access to credit.
A majority in name only? House Republicans barely hanging on
Moves to Trump administration, resignations and deaths leave GOP without a functional majority.
Trumps 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy push
President Donald Trump has made clear that he has no plans to back down from a growing list of foreign entanglements.
Trumps Venezuela plan lures investors with oil, minerals and risk
U.S. firms are looking for ways into Venezuela as the White House puts out the call.
