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.
Federal judges say White House ballroom construction can continue, for now
President Donald Trump has claimed that halting the project poses a risk to national security and threatens him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump officials unveil designs for presidents controversial 250-foot arch
Military veterans have sued to halt the project, saying it would alter key views of Arlington National Cemetery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
AI could vastly streamline policing. Skeptics urge caution.
Police agencies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to help their criminal investigations. The results can be dramatic, but skeptics urge caution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A GOP-aligned group is using Klan imagery to target Black voters
Civil rights rhetoric and images of Barack Obama are also being employed to persuade Virginians during the nationwide battle for U.S. House control.
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.
Kristi Noems luxury DHS jet to be used by other administration officials
The former homeland security secretary said the $70 million plane, which included a bedroom, was intended to carry out the presidents mass deportation agenda.
As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone
The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the ceasefire is a pause in combat operations.
Bondi wont testify before House about Epstein files, DOJ says
Some House members say they still intend to pursue their subpoena of former attorney general Pam Bondi, despite her firing last week.
Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request
The eventual ask of Congress is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, officials said, less than half the amount of an earlier proposal to offset costs of the conflict.
Trumps Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at home
The presidents ultimatum drew condemnation across the political spectrum and intensified open debate about his credibility, morality and sanity.
Republican wins runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by President Donald Trump, defeated Shawn Harris in the deeply red district vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Acting AG says Trump has duty to identify people who should be investigated
Todd Blanche, who is leading the Justice Department after Pam Bondis ouster, defended investigations of the presidents political foes.
After clashes with Hegseth, Army secretary says he isnt going anywhere
Dan Driscoll, praised by the White House, said in a statement to The Washington Post that I have no plans to depart or resign as the Secretary of the Army.
Bill Gates to speak to House panel about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The tech moguls testimony will be part of the Republican-led House Oversight Committees inquiry into the Justice Departments investigation of the deceased financier.
Vance stumps for Hungarys Orban as Trump-aligned movement faces critical test
The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trumps deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administrations closest ideological ally in Europe.
Hegseths boastful claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials say
The defense secretarys rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry.
This GOP candidate seized a half-million ballots and says he may do it again
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is running for California governor as a Republican, tried to review ballots despite election officials reaffirming the results.
Wisconsin Supreme Court back on ballot after years-long fight for control
The states high court, which liberals will control either way, could take up cases on abortion, redistricting and election disputes in coming years.
Democrats are turning Republicans arguments against them in midterm races
Republicans won in 2024 by promising to cut the cost of living, but high gas prices are frustrating voters and providing a potent line of attack ahead of this years elections.
Trump says God supports U.S. cause in Iran war as he threatens wider bombing
The president offered a new rationale for the costly, unpopular conflict: God wants to see people taken care of, he said.
Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction
The influential right-wing podcaster spent four months in prison for defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump administrations secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments
A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the America First approach to foreign aid is exploitative.
Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win
A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist.
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.
