Pakistani man convicted in Iran-backed plot to kill Trump
Asif Merchants case played out amid a broadening conflict in the Middle East. He was accused of working with the Iranian government to kill high-ranking U.S. officials.
Darrell Issa wont seek reelection after more than two decades in House
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of departures from Congress.
Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police installed in Capitol at 4 a.m.
The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.
Intel report warns large-scale war unlikely to oust Irans regime
A classified U.S. report doubts that Irans opposition would take power following either a short or extended U.S. military campaign.
One hidden impact of redistricting? A more polarized Congress.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
Clyburn isnt sure if hell run again, but knows whom hed like to succeed him
As a debate about generational change rages in his party, the 85-year-old lawmaker weighs another run.
Controversial top vaccine regulator to depart FDA
Vinay Prasad, the top regulator overseeing vaccines and complex treatments for difficult diseases, had previously lost his job in July before getting it back less than two weeks later.
Florida Bar reverses itself, says it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan
A spokesperson said the bars counsel erroneously stated there was a pending investigation; instead, a complaint against Halligan remains at a preliminary stage.
Democrats join legal challenge to Trumps planned 250-foot arch
This is a straightforward issue of whos in charge, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said, citing a law that certain monuments must receive Congresss approval.
Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cubas government.
Justice Dept. releases missing Epstein documents with Trump allegations
The agency said the records, which include allegations made against President Donald Trump in 2019, were not previously released because they were incorrectly coded.
Cancellation of Army exercise fuels speculation about Mideast troop deployments
The abrupt cancellation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions.
Mass firings leave national security ranks thinned as war raises threats
The U.S. military operation in Iran is testing a depleted Justice Department and FBI. Firings of experienced agents and prosecutors have diminished expertise to counter threats.
White House seeks to put a Trump-style stamp on college sports
President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say
The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.
In Texas, Trump flirts with defying his own movement
The president is looking to endorse a senator he once called a RINO over a staunch ally who worked to try to overturn the 2020 election results, dismaying many in his MAGA base.
Trump riffs on war, baseball and Barron as Messi visits the White House
The celebration of Inter Miamis championship and Lionel Messis arrival at the White House became a slalom between major geopolitical events and Trumps fandom.
Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar
The Justice Department has proposed new regulations that would allow it to intervene in state bar disciplinary actions, which it said have become weaponized.
Trump removes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after controversial tenure
President Donald Trump announced the decision on social media and said Noem would be replaced with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).
Democrats say Noems firing isnt enough to end DHS shutdown
Democrats cheered Noems departure, but said it wasnt enough to end the DHS shutdown that will soon enter its fourth week.
House GOP leaders call on Rep. Gonzales to end reelection campaign
House Republican leaders made the request hours after Gonzales admitted, for the first time, to an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire.
Trump administration wants to streamline federal worker layoffs
The union for federal workers has argued the proposed changes would remove protections that are in place to prevent politically motivated layoffs.
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.
I did not vote for this: Thousands of public comments slam Trumps ballroom
A Post analysis of submitted comments found more than 97 percent were critical of the planned 90,000-square-foot addition. The White House has defended it as necessary.
Senate Republicans sell housing plan and affordability, not war in Iran
GOP leaders have tried to focus debate on cost-of-living issues at the top of voters minds, as war rages throughout Middle East.
A new poll shows who Americans trust over the CDC
The new findings come after the Trump administration in January took the unprecedented step of overhauling the CDCs routine childhood immunization schedule.
Trump allies expand role in planning Americas 250th anniversary
Two groups one with the imprimatur of Congress, the other with President Trumps blessing are jockeying to host celebrations for Americas 250th anniversary.
Led by top Trump aide, federal commission set to weigh White House ballroom project
The review, and possible vote, by the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday is the final procedural hurdle for President Donald Trumps plans.
Republican Sen. Steve Daines wont run for reelection in Montana
Another Republican received President Donald Trumps endorsement shortly after Dainess announcement.
Trump unveils data center pledge amid voter backlash to high utility bills
Top AI executives, in response to a backlash against high utility bills, pledged to cover the energy costs created by data centers at an event with the president.
DOJ to appeal judges order barring search of Post reporters devices
The Justice Department said it plans to appeal a judges decision that blocked the government from searching Post reporter Hannah Natansons electronic devices.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism from Democrats, and some Republicans, over the Justice Departments handling of the Epstein files.
Spanish prime minister slams Trumps war in Iran, escalating feud
By criticizing the U.S.-led attack and refusing to bow to Trumps threat of trade retaliation, Pedro Snchez set himself apart from other European leaders.
RFK Jr.s dunk on Dunkin riles up New Englanders: Come and take it
Were going to ask Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, Show us the safety data that show that its okay for a teenage girl to drink an iced coffee with 115 grams of sugar in it,the health secretary said recently.
Rep. Gonzales faces ethics investigation over alleged affair with aide
The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff in Texas.
Trump could blunt Democrats momentum in Texas with key endorsement
The GOP Senate candidates will spend two more months attacking each other, while Democrat James Talarico must shore up the base.
Democrats weigh Trump school vouchers, with billions at stake
Democratic governors, under pressure, must decide whether toparticipate in the new federal voucher program, which offers dollars for public and private school students.
Full economic turnaround will take time, Vance says in interview
Vice President JD Vance argues voters should have patience with the pace of economic improvements, saying there was no way to fix the economy overnight.
Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Gonzales heads to runoff amid allegations of affair with aide
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) is in a tight primary race with conservative challenger Brandon Herrera.
Cornyn, Paxton reach runoff; other takeaways from big election night
New congressional maps debut in Texas and North Carolina, as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
Confusion at Dallas polls causes Democratic voters to be turned away
A Dallas judge initially ordered polls to be kept open for two extra hours, but the Texas Supreme Court blocked that order. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) urged voters to stay in line.
Trump concedes Iran war may push up oil prices for Americans
President Trump acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday the economic toll for Americans of his assault on Iran, saying oil prices were likely to spike.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick to appear before House panel investigating Epstein
Lutnick, who was once Jeffrey Epsteins neighbor, will voluntarily sit for an interview before the House Oversight Committee, its chairman said.
Justice Dept. reverses course and seeks to defend orders targeting law firms
The Trump administration had moved to drop its defense of President Donald Trumps executive orders sanctioning law firms. A day later, it abruptly backpedaled.
State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures
The Trump administration said it is looking to use a mix of military and chartered flights to help U.S. citizens leave the Middle East as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.
What Tuesdays big midterm contests will reveal about Trump and Democrats
New congressional maps will debut in Texas and North Carolina as Republicans try to defend their majorities and Democrats hope they can flip both chambers.
How Trump assassination attempts played into his decision to attack Iran
President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time a personal rationale for attacking Iran: I got him before he got me.
Supreme Court sides with Christian parents in battle over school trans policies
At issue is a California law prohibiting school policies that require employees to report students sexual orientation and gender identity to parents.
Trump to attend White House Correspondents Dinner after years of boycotts
The president, who has skipped the event throughout his presidency, said he accepted the invitation after being asked very nicely.
Supreme Court blocks redrawing of Republicans district in New York
A state trial court ordered the state to redraw the district to include a greater number of Black and Latino voters.
Rep. Zinke to retire, providing a possible opening for Democrats in Montana
The Republican lawmaker and former Trump Cabinet secretary said injuries he sustained as a Navy SEAL have made it more difficult to serve.
Supreme Court weighs whether smoking weed can eliminate your right to a gun
The issue before the court is whether the law meets a strict Second Amendment standard that any gun restriction must be consistent with the Nations historical tradition.
U.S. wont rule out sending ground troops into Iran
The Pentagon is bracing for more casualties as it wages a massive campaign to eliminate Tehrans arsenal but acknowledged that U.S. forces cannot intercept all incoming fire.
Justice Dept. plans to abandon defense of orders targeting law firms
President Donald Trumps executive orders imposing sanctions on several law firms had been struck down by judges. His administration now plans to abandon its appeals.
Oil prices soar amid worries of sustained war in Iran
The war in the Mideast has effectively halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up gas prices and raise the cost of other goods.
We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. strikes in Iran. Heres what they said.
Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasnt clearly explained the goals of the military action.
Graham Platner picks up second U.S. senator endorsement in crucial Maine race
Platner faced early controversy over social media posts and a tattoo. His Democratic opponent, Gov. Janet Mills, has the support of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York).
Iran strikes spark accusations of bad-faith diplomatic negotiations
U.S. officials said they were negotiating with Iran in good faith, even if hours later they joined Israeli military strikes that targeted the Iranian government.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Trump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes next
The U.S. has a fraught track record of toppling autocratic regimes and securing peaceful democracies even when it has vision for the day after.
Trump leaves room to claim victory or avoid blame in recorded Iran strike messages
Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
Attack on Iran may have motivated man who killed 2 in Austin, officials say
A man who fatally shot two people and wounded 14 others at a bar in Austin, Texas early Sunday morning may have been motivated by the U.S. attack on Iran.
Trump subpoena, administration probes taking shape, House Democrats say
If they take control of the chamber after the midterms, Democrats are planning to summon Trump to testify and launch an array of probes of the administration.
A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats stomach for race and gender fights
Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
In Black History Month, Trump casts racial progress as largely settled
The centennial of what became Black History Month offered a microcosm of President Donald Trumps views on race and progress.
Trumps attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters
Approaching midterm elections and a growing battle over the partys post-Trump identity heighten the political stakes of military action.
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
