Trump and Putin are meeting in Alaska. Why there and why now?
The talks in symbolically important Alaska are taking place despite Russian leader Vladimir Putins ceasefire refusals and without Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky.
Live updates: Trump prepares for listening exercise with Putin in Alaska on Friday
Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.
Why is the National Guard in D.C., and what are troops allowed to do?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said troops will not get involved in law enforcement but would be proactive if they saw something illegal happening.
The one area where Donald Trump loves a critic
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C. In todays edition: Trumps affinity for putting the critics in charge of the criticized.
GOP has the edge in redistricting arms race with Democrats
Democrats have vowed to counter President Donald Trumps push for more red House seats, but they may struggle to match it.
Federal appeals court clears DOGE to access sensitive records at agencies
A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit allowed Department of Government Efficiency access to data held by some federal agencies.
Sherrod Brown plans to run for Senate in Ohio again
The left-leaning populist could help Democrats, who face a difficult 2026 map, as they try to reclaim control of the Senate.
Rubio recasts long-held beliefs with cuts to U.S. human rights reports
The State Departments annual human rights reports arrive a half-year late with significant cuts and little fanfare from Americas top diplomat.
Every VA medical center has severe staffing shortages, audit finds
All of the Veterans Health Administrations 139 facilities reported lacking workers, and reports of severe shortages increased 50 percent from the previous fiscal year.
Texas Republicans dare Democrats to stay out of state another month
Texas Republicans put new pressure Tuesday on absent Democrats to get them to return to the state, testing whether theyre willing to stay away for another month to try to kill a plan to redraw congressional districts in favor of Republicans.
DNA TV Show: Did gold prices fall due to Donald Trump's statements?
The turmoil in the bullion market emerged after a White House official reportedly suggested last week that the Trump administration would issue a new policy clarifying whether gold bars would face import taxes.
Why isnt D.C. a state? Trumps takeover reignites calls for statehood.
Washingtonians pay federal taxes, but they have no votes in Congress and their local government has no control over the D.C. National Guard.
How D.C. crime became a symbol and a target for MAGA and beyond
Mondays 80-minute news conference represented a culmination of Trumps campaign against D.C. crime, and of his supporters embrace of his efforts to do something about it.
Why isnt the takeover of D.C. police being challenged in court? We took your questions.
Reporters Cleve Wootson and Meagan Flynn answered your questions about Presidents Trumps order to put D.C. police under federal control and deploy the National Guard.
Crude Diplomacy: Can anything break the India-Russia bond?
India and Russia have been strong partners for many years in trade, politics, and defense. Because of this long and steady friendship, it will be difficult for President Trump to convince Prime Minister Modi to end the relationship.
Pentagon plan would create military reaction force for civil unrest
Documents reviewed by The Post detail a new National Guard mission that, if adopted, would require hundreds of troops to be ready around-the-clock.
Trump says hes tackled the border. Now hes on to cities.
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C. In todays edition: Trump declares liberation day in the nations capital.
Inside Trumps decision to deploy the National Guard in D.C.
President Donald Trump long had a playbook for deploying the National Guard in D.C. and a week ago had new motivation after a former aide was hurt in an attempted carjacking.
Trumps risky role as the would-be CEO of America
Trumps personal approach to running the economy and other issues from Ukraine to D.C. departs from traditional conservatism and carries political peril.
U.S. escalates human rights criticism of South Africa and Brazil
Leaked draft reports on South Africa and Brazil lean into President Donald Trumps contested claims, fueling disputes at the State Department.
Pressure mounts on Texas Democrats as walkout stretches into a second week
The standoff with tentacles in Illinois, California and elsewhere has no clear end.
DNA TV Show: Analysis of Supreme Court order on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court also showed strictness on dog lovers, saying if any person or organisation obstructs the implementation of its order, then contempt of court proceedings will be initiated against them.
Trump readies federal moves on D.C. crime, may deploy National Guard
The president is planning to flex his law enforcement power over Washington, declaring that he would clear the city of homeless people and crack down on crime.
He was the first to tell Biden to step down. Now, will he?
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C. In todays edition: The first Democrat in Congress to call on Biden to step down gets his own inter-generational challenge.
White House is open to bringing Ukraine, Russia together for peace talks
White House officials have suggested they are open to a meeting between President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Texas governor promises to keep redistricting fight going for years
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to continue the redistricting fight, threatening to arrest Texas Democrats who fled the state to stall GOP efforts.
How Trump plans to get the White House ballroom built so quickly
The National Capital Planning Commission has taken years to approve much smaller White House projects than a ballroom planned by President Trump.
Democrats with an eye on 2028 reject some parts of liberal orthodoxy
Some presidential prospects have embraced Sister Souljah moments that demonstrate their independence from left-wing orthodoxy.
Redistricting battle underscores an age of partisan divisiveness
The corrosive forces that brought the nations politics to this point long predated Donald Trump.
Ruben Gallego makes Iowa swing to boost Democrats, adding to 2028 buzz
The first-term senator from Arizona crisscrossed the red state, holding a town hall, visiting the Iowa State Fair and making other stops, aiming to offer hope to Democrats.
Trump picks State Dept. spokesperson Tammy Bruce for deputy U.N. post
Bruce, a former conservative talk show host, had no prior experience in U.S. foreign policy before joining the State Department.
Why its been such a slow congressional retirement season
Rather than rushing for the retirement door, House incumbents in swing districts are waiting for the environment to clear up and potential redistricting to settle.
A timeline of Trumps quotes, shifts and U-turns on Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump, who recently threatened Russia with sanctions over its war in Ukraine, is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska next week.
Inside Democrats risky gambit to fight fire with fire over election maps
In Texas and beyond, the party has adopted a newly combative posture following months of internal conversations. Now, they face an uphill climb.
Trump, Putin meeting set for next week in Alaska
Trump made no mention of whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be attending.
William Webster, who led FBI and CIA through crises, dies at 101
He was credited with restoring trust to the two sullied agencies after the domestic-spying and Iran-contra scandals of the 1970s and 80s.
Appeals court vacates Boasbergs contempt finding against Trump administration
The opinion came in a high-stakes, ongoing clash between the Trump administration and the chief judge of the U.S. District Court in D.C.
DNA TV Show: Will Israel bring a ceasefire between India and Trump?
On Friday, Netanyahu spoke a lot about the tariff dispute between India and US. But does Netanyahu have the formula that will make Donald Trump realise his mistake, and reduce or end the 50 per cent tariffs imposed on India?
JD Vance mutes criticism, practices diplomacy in British visit
JD Vance has often been the administrations attack dog, but Friday, in a visit with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, he displayed his bridge-building side.
Rep. Cory Mills is accused of threatening revenge porn in latest controversy
The reigning Miss United States has accused the Republican lawmaker of threatening to share sexually explicit photos and videos of her.
Live updates: Trumps foreign policy takes center stage
Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.
How Republicans sell the One Big Beautiful Bill at home
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C. In todays edition: Our dispatch from a pizza shop in Pennsylvania with Rep. Lisa McClain.
Trump to preside over Armenia-Azerbaijan peace framework, upstaging Russia
Leaders of the two nations are set to visit the White House and agree on a path forward after their war over Nagorno-Karabakh, which Azerbaijan won by force in 2023.
Trumps birthright citizenship order faces more bans than before Supreme Court ruling
Weeks after the Supreme Court said judges should scale back nationwide injunctions, four lower courts have maintained or imposed such bans on Trumps executive order.
Americas CEOs come to the White House bearing gifts and flattery
Tech industry CEOs have lavished gifts, flattery and attention on President Trump. The administration has rolled out industry-friendly policies.
Texas Democrats face deadline to return or face GOP expulsion lawsuit
A brawl over redrawing congressional lines in Texas has set off a nationwide political clash. Inside the state, Attorney General Ken Paxton and fellow Republicans have said Democrats must return by Friday.
Venezuelan team allowed to enter U.S., compete in Little League World Series
A Venezuelan youth baseball team was granted an exemption from travel restrictions instituted by President Donald Trump in June.
Trump calls for major changes to the census amid GOP-redistricting effort
The order is part of Trumps broader fight over redistricting.
DNA TV Show: Rahul Gandhi alleges manipulation in voter list, EC rejects
Rahul Gandhi presented the Mahadevpura assembly seat of Karnataka as a case study and made five major allegations.
GOP Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers
The FBI declined to comment. It was not immediately clear what its plans were.
How tariffs work, and who pays them, as Trumps levies take effect
Full agreements have yet to be reached with the U.S.s three largest trading partners, Canada, China and Mexico; some Canadian imports have been subject to a 35 percent tariff since early August.
Live updates: Trumps sweeping tariffs go into effect after delays
Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.
As U.S. scales back criticism of rights abuses, a look at past reports
The Trump administration plans to ease criticism of human rights abuses in Russia, El Salvador and Israel. Past reports noted executions, torture and corruption.
Trump has found a new use for tariffs
The Washington Posts essential guide to power and influence in D.C. In todays edition: Trump uses tariffs to help out a political ally.
Led by Trump, Republicans push to redraw election maps in multiple states
The effort has worried some in the party who have little appetite for an escalating redistricting war with Democrats.
Apples CEO gives Trump a gift of glass and 24-karat gold
Tim Cook presented the gift at a White House event, where President Trump announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. jobs and suppliers.
U.S. plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, Russia
Leaked draft reports show the Trump administration is planning to eliminate or downplay accounts of prisoner abuse, corruption, LGBTQ+ discrimination and other claims.
DNA TV Show: How Donald Trump's tariffs on India cause concerns in US
Donald Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing its continuing procurement of Russian crude oil.
DNA TV Show: How India can respond to Trump's tariffs
Can Make in India emerge as India's strength in the economic war?
