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.
Tako? Takou? TACO-ru? Decoding the Trump TACO meme around the world.
A Washington Post reporters doctor in Seoul had a question how to translate chicken out, as in Trump always chickens out, into Korean?
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.
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.
Washingtons most powerful drug industry lobbyist is stepping down
Steve Ubl built PhRMA into a more aggressive operation, one that has tangled with President Donald Trump as he seeks to curb drug prices.
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.
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.
Vance says he prays U.S. is on Gods side in Iran war
When asked whether he shared Trumps view that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran carried divine backing, the vice president declined to go as far.
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.
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.
Trump threatens Iran with Hell over Strait of Hormuz in profane post
Trump escalated threats against Irans power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.
On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war
Let those who have weapons lay them down! the first American pope declared. The White Houses war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.
In Hungary election, Trump and Putin are backing Viktor Orban
Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.
Epstein victims demand meeting with King Charles in Washington
A state visit intended to mark 250 years of U.S. independence could become a test of the British monarchys willingness to confront one of its most difficult controversies.
Trump again orders changes to save college sports
The order would create new regulations around athlete compensation, transfers and other hot-button issues. It is expected to face legal challenges.
Trump weighs more Cabinet changes, but wants to avoid massive shake-up
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer are vulnerable, officials said. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard appears more secure.
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.
